Fearless Parenting
July 23, 2023 • Gabe Gaeta • Deuteronomy 6:4–9
The apostle Paul told the Corinthian church to follow him as he followed Christ. Whether you're a parent or not, there are people looking to you to learn how to behave, and grow, and live. What we choose to allow to form us and reflect out to others goes a long way into forming those that we are in contact with and have influence with.
Part 2: Gleaning with Generosity
July 9, 2023 • Ryan Oddo • Deuteronomy 24:17–22, Leviticus 19:9–10, Leviticus 19:18
How do you think or feel about the poor and marginalized in society? How do you think the God of the universe feels about the poor and marginalized? It might surprise you to learn that God incorporated a social welfare system into the ancient Israelite law codes around how and when land owners could harvest the crops on their land. Through these laws we see God declaring not only that He cares about societal outcasts, but also that He has created a world that provides more than enough to care for you and those you care about. Even in the midst of abundance, we can often take a scarcity mindset that hoards resources for an unknown future. God meets us in that place as a Trusted Promiser and says that it's ok to let the edges go to the poor because He will continue to provide enough.
Part 1: Giving with Joy
July 2, 2023 • Ryan Oddo • Deuteronomy 8:6–20, Deuteronomy 26:1–15, Malachi 3:6–18
Pastor Ryan moves us into our third and final subseries in our Fearless Trust series, entitled "Trusted Promiser". We've looked at the story of Abraham learning to see the Lord as his Trusted Partner. We've seen the people of Israel in the wilderness after leaving Egypt learning to see the Lord as their Trusted Provider in a season that they couldn't provide for themselves. Finally, we will follow them into the Promised Land as they learn to trust that His promises are true because He is the Trusted Promiser. The question is this, how do we see the Lord when we have enough. In the season where your job is good and your bank account is full, how do you maintain of dependent and trusting view of God? One tool that He has given us in generosity. We look at what He's given us and choose to use it to honor Him and do the work of His Kingdom here on earth.
Part 2: Contends for a Biblical Worldview
May 1, 2022 • Sean Thompson • Deuteronomy 11:18–25
Occasionally we find ourselves taking a passive approach to our spirituality. We treat God as an addendum to our lives and, as a result, allow things outside of God's Word and Spirit to shape the way we see the world. To be a Healthy Home in the Kingdom of God however, means that we actively pursue practices that shape in us a view of our world and circumstances that reflect the view of God.
Part 1: Conversations About The Lord
April 24, 2022 • Ryan Oddo • Luke 6:46–49, Deuteronomy 11:18–21
No matter what you're home looks like, who lives there, or how old they (or you) are we're called to share the stories of God's work in our lives with the next generation. Spiritual conversations are one rhythm that, when fostered, lead to a healthy home. It's not too late. You can start discussing God, His Word, and His work with those closest to you today!
Back to School Special
August 29, 2021 • Carrie Gulino, Mike Margy, Lori Jensen • 1 Peter 4:10, Deuteronomy 6:4–5
As a community of believers, we want to be just that: a community. We care about each other, celebrating the contributions and mourning the struggles that each member experiences. With the new school year is upon us, our K-8 school's (RSM Christian School) administrative team members Carrie Gulino, Mike Margy, and Lori Jensen teach on what it means to be servants and to raise children who serve and represent the Kingdom of God well.