Discussion Questions for 04/26/26
When you hear the word "Spiritual," what is the first thing that comes to mind? Is it something peaceful, something mysterious, maybe something that feels other or unrealistic?
Who Am I? Pt 3 - Your Spiritual Vitality Matters
It feels like we live with a lot more cultural pressure to find a fulfilling, clear, and unique definition of ourselves than maybe our parents and grandparents did before us. Even though these sermons have been somewhat heady, we've had some of the best discussions in our groups the last couple of weeks—digging into how we understand our relationship to our body and how we understand the way our mind works and our mental health.
Is Your Mind a Bad Neighborhood?
There’s a famous quote that seems to have originated author Anne Lamott. It’s developed a life of its own and has made its way through recovery circles and even into a now famous interviews with the late Chester Bennington of Linkin Park shortly before his death. It goes like this: “My mind is like a bad neighborhood. I try not to go there alone.”
May 2026 NewsLetter
I've been thinking a lot lately about the best ways to keep our church family connected and up-to-date on goings on. I don't know if a newsletter type communication is the best tool, but I'm gonna try it for a bit and see if it helps. : )
discussion Questions for 04/19/26
From a human perspective, Daniel’s plan to eat only vegetables and drink water was a bad strategy. It was a physical disadvantage. Recall a time when has God called you to make a choice that seemed illogical or risky to the world, but was necessary for your spiritual integrity?
Who Am I? Pt 2 - Your Mind Serves the Kingdom of God
We're continuing our short series on biblical identity, and I believe this is an incredibly important topic for us to engage right now. We live in a cultural moment where there is immense pressure for people to create their own unique and fulfilling identity. And if we're being completely honest and look soberly at our culture, the overarching momentum seems to be saying that this endeavor isn't going well—that people are actually quite bad at this, and it makes it really hard for humans to flourish.
Beyond the Bone Mech
In our world of instant information and digital hyper-connectivity, a strange paradox has emerged: we have never been more connected, yet many of us have never felt more lost. Think about it, we are living through a mental health crisis, particularly among the young people. Suicide rates for young adults have climbed to levels never before imagined.
Discussion Questions for 04/12/25
Pastor Sam mentioned the Coffee Table he built. A project he made that he knows intimately, flaws and all. What is something you’ve made that you feel a sense of creator’s pride or intimacy toward?
Who Am I? Pt 1 - A Theology of the Body
I believe in my heart of hearts that every human being wants to have a life that is significant and fulfilling. I think it's part of how God designed us—it's hardwired into our DNA. But that is increasingly difficult to do in the world we live in.
discussion questions 3/29/26
This Palm Sunday, we explored how the Pharisees, the crowds, and even the disciples each missed something crucial about Jesus as King. Our small group discussion questions help you examine where you might be resisting His kingship, settling for the wrong kind of king, or forgetting His constant presence with you.
discussion questions 3/22/26
Have you ever felt like you've messed up God's plan for your life? Pastor Samuel reveals a liberating truth through Israel's story of demanding a king: you simply aren't powerful enough to derail God's good purposes. This week's discussion explores how God works through even our failures and faithlessness to accomplish His redemptive plan.
discussion questions 3/15/26
This week we explored how God interrupts our ordinary, mundane lives for His extraordinary kingdom purposes. As we saw in 1 Samuel 9-10, Saul's simple search for lost donkeys became a divine appointment that changed everything. Join your small group this week to discuss how God might be interrupting your life right now—whether through a gentle hand on your shoulder or a more dramatic turning point.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR 3/8/26
This week's discussion questions explore why Israel rejected God's leadership to demand a human king like the surrounding nations, and challenge us to examine whether our own lives truly look different from the world around us. We'll discuss practical ways to live as set-apart people who join God's mission rather than seeking worldly substitutes for His leadership.
Discussion questions for 3/1/26
By identifying idols in our own lives, understanding true biblical repentance, and discovering practical steps toward the freedom and new day God offers through His grace. The questions encourage honest reflection, community accountability, and dependence on Christ as the path to breaking free from sin patterns.
DIscussion questions for 02/15/26
What if God being "unfair" is actually good news? These questions help you wrestle with how God's faithfulness operates through relationship rather than equal treatment—and why that changes everything.
Discussion Questions for 02/08/26
God values faithfulness over publicity. How does God allowing the Ark to be captured prove that He isn't worried about His reputation among the Philistines? How does that speak to how you practice your faith today?