You cannot serve both God and money. Matthew 6:24-34 Questions for Life Groups Read Matthew 6:24-34. What do you think Jesus is concerned about in this text? What are some symptoms of serving other masters instead of God? Read this week’s article titled Habits &...
It’s been a warm summer and fall, with record-breaking warm temperatures recorded every month from June 2023 through this past September. It’s even hotter than climate scientists expected. 2024 is on track to be the warmest year ever. In addition to the unusual heat...
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me because he has chosen me to bring good news to the poor… Luke 4:16-22 Questions for Life Groups Read Luke 4:16-22. Do you see any connection between this story and your own mission and priorities? Explain. Read this week’s article...
Climate change is negatively affecting Florida in several ways and is expected to have increasing negative effects over the next couple of decades. For example, statewide annual average temperatures have accelerated in recent decades, increasing at a higher rate than...
In the beginning, the Word already existed; the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1-18 Questions for Life Groups Read John 1:1-18. As you read these verses, reflect on your own understanding of the creation stories in Genesis. How are these two stories...
Our lives are a story in themselves. But not just any story. Each one of us is an image-bearer of an even greater story. It is the story of creation and our role in guarding and protecting its beauty and grandeur. Sadly, our individual stories often go untold. Not...
Which one of these three acted like a neighbor toward the man attacked by the robbers? Luke 10:25-37 Questions for Life Groups Read Luke 10:25-37. Imagine yourself in this story. Where do you fit? Why? Who are the neighbors that you find hard to offer help to? Read...
Jesus was not a climate scientist or activist. He didn’t have to be. Neither was he a vegan or vegetarian. Jesus didn’t need to wear labels for everyone around Him to know how much He loved creation. It was apparent in His everyday life. Jesus was pro-life, but He...
On the Sunday before we celebrate everything scary for Halloween, we begin a new series titled Life. Speaking of everything scary. The debate is long over, and the consensus is that climate change is real and taking an increasing toll on our lives together. The time...
So they gathered them all and filled twelve baskets with the pieces left over from the five barley loaves which the people had eaten. John 6:1-15 Questions for Life Groups Read John 6:1-15. Imagine yourself as one of the disciples. What’s going through your mind? What...