Jason Minnix begins a 3-part series on integrating the Enneagram as a tool to help us identify and discover how to live into our true selves. This first part focuses on “heart” people and we examine the life of Mary of Bethany. [Luke 10:38-42] Reflection: How are we able to receive God’s love solely based on being in his presence? […]
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Spiritual Discernment—An Invitation
Gena Minnix talks about making decisions that flow from and nourish our true selves. [Romans 12:1-2] Reflection: Are we in a season of being inclined to lean toward or away from God? In what ways do we engage Scripture to renew our minds? Who are those in our lives that are trusted and are in tune with the source of […]
When Helping Loves
Gideon Tsang talks about what it would look like to help others in a healthy and loving way. [1 John 4] Reflection: What is our motivation for helping people? What does our fear tell us about our love, identity and understanding of God? How can we learn to extend the family of God further and expand the circle of inclusion? […]
Formation
Weylin Lee talks about how our spiritual formation needs to be more reflective of what it means to be a child. [1 John 3] Reflection: What are the some new questions we need to continue to ask in our journey of following Jesus? What are some rhythms that provide structure for our spiritual formation? How can we practice the difficult […]
Repentance
Gideon Tsang speaks about repentance as healing. [1 John 1] Reflection: In what ways can you give up judgement of yourself and others? How can you bring your full self into God’s loving light? What does a conversation on healing and repentance look like this coming week? Resources: Podcast: On Being – Repentance Book: Accidental Saints TED Radio: What can […]
Favorites & Faith
Gideon Tsang examines favoritism in our lives and what hinders and facilitates our ability to love the other. [James 2:1-9] Reflection: How have we been bad judges in how we view and perceive others? Who is the other in our lives that represents the diversity that is required to live out the image of God? How do we need to […]
Listening to Scripture
Gideon Tsang speaks about how the church that has a high view of Scripture should be known most for their ability to listen well. [James 1:19-25] Reflection: How do we show that we have a high view of Scripture? What is our ratio of listening to speaking when we engage scripture? How are we using Scripture to allow us to […]