“You heavens above, rain down my righteousness; let the clouds shower it down.
Let the earth open wide, let salvation spring up, let righteousness flourish with it; I, the Lord, have created it.” - Isaiah 45:8
January 15, 2023 • Chris Seidman • Isaiah 45:8, Genesis 1:1–2, Colossians 1:16, Genesis 1:11–12, John 12:23–24
Did you know that shame slows us down neurologically? That’s not the only way shame interferes with our flourishing. Learning how to deal with shame makes a practical difference in our capacity to live in healthy ways. This weekend, we explore why it matters that Adam and Eve felt no shame before sin entered the picture. We also learn how to deal with shame in our lives now that it is in the picture.
This weekend our Flourish series continues by exploring the relationship between authority, power, and flourishing in our lives. What does it mean that God gave human beings a certain measure of authority and power to make a meaningful difference in our world?