Ongoing Discoveries

This week we continued to explore what God is saying to us and how we step into that in a practical way.  We concluded by identifying the reality that many times we pull back from what God has said about us and in doing so embrace something less than fulfillment in our lives.  Come next week with questions that you have.

For the Audio from Sunday, click on the following link:

The Eagles, Our Destiny and Questions that Emerge Along the Way

The Importance of Asking the Right Questions

There are many times when we are focused on getting the right answer and there are times that this is important.  However, sometimes it is more important to ask the right question.  Many times we respond to God the way that the disciples did in John 4.  They came back from a village and found him talking with a woman, a Samaritan woman who we know had a questionable reputation.  They marveled that he spoke with a woman, yet the scripture is clear that they didn't ask him about it.  We often hesitate from asking questions about scriptures or topics which puzzle us.  This often doesn't serve us well in our search for Truth.  Especially, as teachers it is important that we learn to ask and encourage those we are teaching to ask questions which are real to them.  This is a vital part of learning and owning our faith. 

For the audio from this Thursday evening teaching session, click the following link:

The Importance of Asking the Right Questions

Exploring the Redemptive Gifts in Action

This Sunday, we began to take another step in exploring the redemptive gifts in action.  We look specifically at how the gifts can function in a small group setting.  We also hear from one couple in the group about how the gifts are coming up in the context of their marriage.  As we use the month of December to pursue questions, please come to class on Sunday with yours!

Here is the link to the audio: 

Exploring the Redemptive Gifts in Action

Again, for this Sunday, please bring your questions!

Spiritual Warfare & The Introduction to the Mercy Gift

On Sunday, November 18 we began class by looking at one picture of what spiritual warfare looks like.  We followed this with a personal illustration and prayer prior to introducing the mercy gift and looking specifically at one mercy - the Apostle John - and his journey.  To listen to the audio click the following link:

Spiritual Warfare & The Introduction to the Mercy Gift

Introduction to the Ruler

In this week's class we begin by hearing from a number of people about what is "landing" with them through the teaching.  Then we move into a discussion on the unique ways that God will get our attention.  Finally, we introduce the behavioral characteristics of the Ruler and look at the influence of the ruler as we consider the magnificent accomplishments of some rulers from scripture.

For the audio from the week, click on the following link:

Introduction to the Ruler

The Giver

This week we took time to look more closely at the giver.  When givers understand the significance of the generational blessings and spiritual authority they carry, they can step more confidently into their role in the Body.  For the audio click the following link:

The Giver

To look at some of the scriptures and behavioral characteristics which correspond to the giver check out the giver chart.

Introduction to the Giver

As we have continued through this class, God is stirring deeply in many of us.  For some, we learning more about the way we have been designed and finding freedom to flow in that.  Others of us are experiencing the touch of the Holy Spirit in a different way as we are invited again to let go of some area of pain, disappointment or brokenness which has kept us from moving into our full capacity.  Regardless of what you are experiencing, I want to encourage you to lean into what God is doing in you at this time.  His process, His wisdom, His ways are the best and they will bring life.  I also want to encourage you to express what he is doing, whether in your own journal, a phone call to a friend or an email - record what is happening in you.

This week, we began to look at the giver.  If you want to hear the audio from the week, the link is listed below.  

Introduction to the Giver