Category:  Faith Practices

Episodes

What it Means to Forgive and Why it Matters

Let’s explore Scripture to learn what forgiveness is and what it is not, and find help in dealing with the strong emotions that so often surround forgiveness.

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Forgiveness

The Biblical Meaning of Forgiveness

Let's learn from Scripture what forgiveness is, when it’s needed, and what it reveals about God’s character. Along the way, we’ll consider the nuanced meanings of the Hebrew and Greek words commonly translated as "forgiveness." 

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The Jerusalem Council: The Church Resolves Division and Seeks Unity

The Jerusalem Council reached pivotal conclusions that set the pattern for Paul’s subsequent missionary journeys, shaped the church's future, and still guide the church to this day.

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Paul's Missionary Journeys

Fellowship

Intentional fellowship is a valuable practice for cultivating our faith.

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Spiritual Disciplines, Part 2: Healthy Habits for Life

Reconciliation

Studying scripture helps us better understand the spiritual discipline of reconciliation and how our reconciliation with God impacts our ability to be peacemakers.

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Spiritual Disciplines, Part 2: Healthy Habits for Life

Prayer

Examine the rich tradition of prayer found in scripture to better understand and learn to cultivate this important spiritual discipline.

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Spiritual Disciplines, Part 2: Healthy Habits for Life

Confession

Discover why confessing our sins leads to healing and spiritual health and benefits our relationship with God.

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Spiritual Disciplines, Part 2: Healthy Habits for Life

Worship

Learn why our pattern of worship matters and how habitually engaging in thoughtful, intentional, and Trinitarian worship is profoundly formative for our faith and life.

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Spiritual Disciplines, Part 2: Healthy Habits for Life

Sabbath Rest

Discover how cultivating the time-honored practice of sabbath rest can strengthen our faith and draw us closer into relationship with our Creator God.

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Spiritual Disciplines, Part 2: Healthy Habits for Life

Commitment and Discipleship

Study scripture to better understand the spiritual discipline of commitment and learn how we can cultivate the lifelong discipline of following Jesus Christ.

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Spiritual Disciplines, Part 2: Healthy Habits for Life

The Lord's Supper

Communion, the Lord’s Supper, Mass, Eucharist…it’s one sacrament known by many names, practiced in varying forms. Join us as we study scripture to discover why Christians believe it’s an essential means of receiving Christ and experiencing his presence.

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The Holy Sacraments

Baptism

Water is ordinary, so why do Christians think touching a person’s body with water in baptism can do such extraordinary things? Digging into scripture reveals what happens in baptism, who it’s for, and the hope it gives to faithful believers.

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The Holy Sacraments

Blog Posts

5 Audio Bible Studies for the New Year

Something about New Year's inspires a sense of renewal. These audio Bible studies are a great way to pursue your spiritual New...

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Trusting God in the Midst of Change

One constant in our lives is change. Another constant is God's unchanging nature and character. These Groundwork resources will help you trust...

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What is Prayer?

Prayer is an invitation from God to act with faith and be transformed into catalysts for love.

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