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Elisha the Prophet

As we walk through life, it is tempting to try and figure it out on our own. We want to do well as we work, as a friend, as a spouses, and as we parent. As the pride creeps in, it pushes reliance on God out. If it is trying to stretch our energy acrossContinue reading “Elisha the Prophet”

Senders and Goers

Parenting through a busy season can leave us feeling overwhelmed, but God promises to meet us with fresh grace for every step of the journey. Whether you are feeling energized or completely running on fumes, remember that your ultimate rest is found in Christ. In our lesson on Senders and Goers, we looked at howContinue reading “Senders and Goers”

The Reign of Ahab

Parenting challenges are often glorified as opportunities for grace, but the narrative about King Ahab serves as a sobering reminder. His alliances and disobedience led to ruin despite God’s repeated offers of mercy. This suggests that reliance on divine patience may not always equate to eventual redemption.

Elijah Confronted Ahab

Navigating parenting while battling culture is like herding cats or kids or when I was still working in corporate, engineers! Between kids echoing “6-7” and the tear-inducing signs of our littles budding faith, it’s clear God’s got our back! When we’re frazzled, remember even Elijah got a pep talk from above. So, lean on divine help and embrace the madness with a smile!

Israel’s Evil Kings

Parenting presents challenges as we navigate distractions, but remember you’re not alone. Your efforts to guide your children are vital and seen. As we gather in Growth Groups, let’s uplift one another, recognize our need for community, and return to trust in Jesus, our perfect King, who brings us forgiveness and freedom.

Discipleship Hour Fall 2026: The Kingdom Divided

This week at Discipleship Hour, families reflected on the tale of King Rehoboam. The lesson emphasized servant leadership, highlighting how poor choices lead to division. We are reminded that true guidance comes from God, urging us to choose wise counsel and prioritize our relationship with Him above all else.

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount

(Matthew 5-7; Luke 6) Dear families, The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most well-known and recognizable sermons in all of history. The truth it contains, however, is quite polarizing, calling people into a new way of life that runs counterintuitive to our sin nature. When Jesus taught His followers the ways of His Father’s kingdom, He shared truths meant to guide them in repentance, obedience, and love for GodContinue reading “Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount”

The Lord of the Sabbath

(Matthew 12; Mark 2-3; Luke 6) Dear families, Jesus rules over all creation and cares deeply for His people’s needs. From satisfying their hunger to healing their ailments, Jesus intervened in the lives of His followers. He defended His place as the Lord of the Sabbath and the one who fulfills God’s laws. While the Pharisees viewed their obedience to God’s rules asContinue reading “The Lord of the Sabbath”

Jesus Chose Disciples

(Mark 2-3; Luke 6) Dear families, In the early chapters of Mark and Luke’s Gospels, we discover Jesus’ inviting His first disciples to join Him in ministry. Jesus initiated relationships with each of these men, taking the first step to bring them into His inner circle. The type of people Jesus called as disciples may have seemed like odd choices to some; the Pharisees, after all, disapproved at the company Christ kept.Continue reading “Jesus Chose Disciples”

Jesus Forgives and Heals

Jesus Forgives and Heals (Matthew 9; Mark 2; Luke 5) Dear families, Jesus posed an intriguing question in today’s passage: “Which is easier: to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up, take your mat, and walk’?” We’re presented with quite a few crises in this story: a man suffering from paralysis was carried into Jesus’ presence by hisContinue reading “Jesus Forgives and Heals”