Go Deeper

Mark and Ryan discuss the heart of worship, planning worship sets, and the scriptural importance of what we sing & why we sing it. We hope you enjoy our conversation on intentional worship.

All things should be viewed through the lens of love. Not the world's definition of love. It isn't sexual, or a gooey feeling, or simple companionship. Love goes well beyond fleeting emotions or shallow sentiments. It's the patient, sacrificial, merciful love that calls us to humility and repentance for restoration. Love is the very nature of God.

There is a distinction between the two Greek words for life. While the world obsesses over BIOS life - the maintenance of life - God invites us to experience and grasp eternal ZOE life, a life imbued with vitality, quality, and eternal significance through and with Jesus Christ.

Life is full of choices, isn't it? Each decision, no matter how big or small, steers the course of our journey - whether it's for a brief moment, a season, or lasting impact.

How can you strengthen your faith as a foundation for discernment? What roadblocks to faith stand in your way? Avoiding them doesn't make them go away. It will only make them seem more daunting.

What distractions are in your life that drown out God's voice, and how can you actively seek to minimize them to hear Him more clearly? If those distractions are sin, rooted in idolatry, repent and return to God's waiting arms.

Join the conversation! Jackie, Cassy, and Ryan discuss their pitfalls and successes in managing screen time for themselves and their families.

What worldly desires or sinful attitudes are you holding onto that might be hindering your relationship with God, and how can you begin to let go of them?

It's important to check ourselves. How would you rate your fellowship with God? How is your fellowship with the church?

Have you been baptized in Christ? If so, it's a good time to reflect and remember. When were you baptized? Why were you baptized? How does your calling to faith and confession shape your daily walk with Christ?

How can you live out your anointing today in a way that reflects your calling and identity in Christ?

Do you approach Jesus primarily as the priest who atones for your sins? As the prophet who calls you to repentance and restoration? As the king who stands for you against the adversary? Or do you approach Him as your Messiah, the Anointed One, who saves you by His anointing?

What is one tangible way you can prioritize the values of God's kingdom in your daily routine? How can this single commitment impact your sense of belonging and purpose?

Can you identify an area where you might be placing too much trust in human leadership or institutions? How can you shift that trust towards God's sovereignty?

How can you or do you model Christ's servant leadership within your circles? How can modeling Jesus' servant-kingship change the power and influence dynamics around you?

What are practical ways you can submit to Christ's lordship in your daily life, and how can this submission transform your interactions with others?

How do you pursue justice in your interactions with others, or between yourself and God? Is obedience to Christ a priority? How do you approach the throne of grace?

How can you practice discernment to recognize true prophecy that aligns with God's character and the gospel?

What is one area in your life where you need to embrace repentance and seek God's restoration today?

Consider how your servant leadership at work, home, or wherever you are reflects the glory of Jesus and calls those around you to faith. Is there something that needs to change?

How can you live out the prophetic call to righteousness in your daily interactions and personal decisions?

What are some practical ways you can fulfill your role as a member of the royal priesthood in your community and daily life?