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The Return of the Shopping Cart

Zach Tackett
How often do you go to the grocery store and see shopping carts strewn about the parking lot in all sorts of unusual places? We don't often think about the consequences of something as simple as failing to return a shopping cart. However, what if our decision to return, or not return, the shopping cart speaks to deeper sentiments we hold within our hearts?... Read More...
4 min read

Serving Starts With Jesus

Asia Lerner
At the forefront of Jesus' message was humble servanthood. And as followers of His teaching we have the blessing to take part in serving God because of Him. What would it look like if we filled this New Year with a servant's heart to truly find our calling and purpose?... Read More...
5 min read

God, Money, and the Protest of Generosity

Rob Bolet-Cafaro
In light of Jesus' attitude toward money, we as Christians are forced to confront the question: “What role does money play in our lives?” I think if we were really honest with ourselves, we may find that we often brush off the statements Jesus makes concerning how we deal with money. How should we as the church understand money and wealth in light of Christ?... Read More...
3 min read

The Role of an Effective Church Member

Josh O'Connor
In today’s world we have become so good at “just attending” church that the role of an effective church member has become diluted. There are many aspects of being an effective church member. However, Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 12 about the function of the body of Christ. This can help give us the framework of the characteristics of effective church membership.... Read More...
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