Roots are the conduit for what sustains us, they are essential to growth, and they are meant to provide stability and strength. Therefore, it is vitally important that we are rooted and grounded in the right thing.

This Sunday we’ll explore the history of the Holy Club focusing on the biblical and familial influences that shaped John Wesley’s vision. We’ll dive into Wesleyan theological concepts that emphasize discipline, happiness, and works of mercy. The goal is to re-awaken the Wesleyan spirit of our churches to make an impact in our local communities.

We see the bold faith of Peter, the courageous self-sacrifices of Paul, or the calm love of Mary, and we ask why we aren’t like them. It is the subtle twist into comparison that steals away our ability to grow into the disciple God has made and called us to be.

A good bit of anxiety stems from feeling like we aren’t getting what we need. And so we become like Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, giving up our access to God’s presence by seeking to grasp things for ourselves.

One of the primary reasons we don’t experience the particular love of God is because the voice of God is one among many in our heads and hearts. We must focus on the One who has the first and final word.

There are four common dynamics that not only stress our relationships, but they often put us in a false reality. Jesus promises that, through our faithfulness to him, we can know the truth, and the truth will set us free.

It is easy to think that your faith in God is your deepest belief—the one you base your life on. But if you start to pay attention to how your mind and body reacts in various situations, you might discover that your faith in God is your most precious belief, but it is not actually your deepest one.

When Jesus wanted to help his disciples—including us—understand his death, he did not give us a lecture. He gave us a meal.

When we look at the baptism of Jesus and see the connections to the rest of the biblical story, we get a clearer picture of the deep meaning of this central act.

Gen-Z college students are overwhelmed with social media stress, financial burdens, and mental health crises, all while tackling the usual challenges of young adulthood. How can we, as a church, offer them rest and resilience through Christ’s love?

While reorientation does pull us out of the depths, it is almost always surprising. It is about receiving the gift of new life God has to offer.

When the most difficult things in life happen, we can find ourselves wishing for yesterday and with little hope for tomorrow. Our ancestors in faith also had intimate experience with the heavy burdens life has to offer, and were so inspired to write Psalms of disorientation.