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Rejection

Terra McDaniel speaks about how Jesus works and uses us in spite of our rejection of God. [Mark 6:1-13] Reflection: When has God been something you have not expected? How have you been disappointed or even offended? How does God use those who are least expected? How is faith built and developed in community versus individually?

Good News of Generosity

Gideon Tsang speaks about the possibility that generosity is good news and how it can be a pathway to good news. [2 Corinthians 8:1-8] Reflection: Why are we generous? Is it out of love or is it to receive love? How is generosity a path to good news? How has our understanding of sacrifice impacted our practice of generosity? Resources: […]

Abba

This Father’s Day, we hear the story of fathers as they share how being a father has shaped their journey of faith and understanding of God. [Psalm 128] Reflection: How is the God as a father metaphor helpful or hurtful? How has your experience with your own father shaped your understanding of God? What part of your experience needs healing? […]

Hospitality

John Chandler speaks about what it means for the church to practice hospitality in a culture of hostility. [Acts 10] Reflection: How do we invite conversation and dialogue in how we live the church? What does it mean to open ourselves up to see and recognize the image of God in others? What are your biases and labels that impact […]

Listening

Jason Minnix speaks about Jesus’ habits of listening to himself, God/wisdom, and other people. Often times we only listen in one or two of these areas of our lives, yet spiritual discernment is fostered as we dabble in all three. [Mark 1:35-39] Reflection: Where am I being invited to listen/empathize more deeply – with my self, with God/wisdom, or with […]

Global Learnings

Geeta Mondol shares the story of The Ashish Center, one of Vox’s partners in India. Reflection 1. What do you think God is sharpening you for? 2. What ways can you pray and support The Ashish Center in this season? Resources Website:Ashish India Vox Veniae: Missions- Investment

Holy Spirit as Guide

For Pentecost Sunday, Weylin Lee speaks about the Holy Spirit and how important it is for us individually as well as a church community to seek the guidance of the Spirit in how we live God’s story. [Acts 2:1-12] Reflection: How can our gifts from the Spirit be used to practice hospitality to those around us? How can we be […]