The One Thing

Too many people try to do more than one thing at a time. Yet, Time Magazine reports that, “The neuroscience is clear: We are wired to be mono-taskers. One study found that just 2.5% of people are able to multitask effectively. And when the rest of us attempt to do two complex activities simultaneously, it is simply an illusion." As Publilius Syrus wrote, “To do two things at once is to do neither”.

In Mark 12: 28-34, Jesus was asked about His one thing. This week's lesson dives into The Greatest Commandment and encourages us to ensure that God is truly our one thing, our primary focus, and our greatest love.

The Greatest Show on Earth - Part 1

The world wants to see authentic people who believe in a real God (and really, really believe it). But instead, they often see people who go to church on Sunday morning but don't look any different on Monday morning.

In Matthew 6, Jesus addresses the problems with almsgiving, prayer, and fasting for the sake of human attention. This new series discusses the importance of pursuing righteousness for the right reasons.

Loving mean people (and meaning it) - Part 2

In Matthew 5:44-45, Jesus commands you to "Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father in heaven."

But this isn't easy. In fact, it's unnatural.

This week, we continue discussing the importance of loving our enemies.

Loving mean people (and meaning it) - Part 1

In Matthew 5:44-45, Jesus commands you to “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father in heaven."

But this isn't easy. In fact, it's unnatural.

In this new series, we discuss the importance of loving our enemies.

Right Responses to Wrongs - Part 3

In Matthew 5:38-42, Jesus says, “38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. 42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.” In this lesson, we continue discussing the deeper meaning behind these instructions to uncover how Jesus calls us to respond to our enemies.

What’s So Great About The American Dream?

We are very blessed to have a comfortable life in the United States. But as Christians, we should always be focused on our end goal. So is our end goal as Christians 2.5 kids, a white picket fence, and a comfortable existence?

Aren't we called to something greater than comfort? Aren't we called to something greater than a 401K, stock options, a career, a big family, and a financial legacy? Is that really our goal?

This morning we focus on just one of Jesus' disciples. He was a fisherman invited to work in a global enterprise. His name was Simon, son of John, and Jesus called him Peter. The gospel is quite clear... Jesus calls us to more than the American dream.