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Divided States of America

Why is it that suddenly we seem to find ourselves in a culture where conversation is no longer possible? Why are the divides growing so rapidly? What’s changed, and how does faith impact the way we experience and engage the politics of this changing landscape?

Curious

June 2, 2019 • Chris High

Why is it that suddenly we seem to find ourselves in a culture where conversation is no longer possible? Why are the divides growing so rapidly? What’s changed, and how does faith impact the way we experience and engage the politics of this changing landscape? DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Where is the most gorgeous place you've visited inside the United States? How do you typically respond to an opinion or a belief that you disagree with? Why do we struggle to be understood by someone more than we desire to understand others? Read James 1:19. Share a time you wish you could go back and practice this. Share a time you got this right. What led you to be quick to listen, slow to speak and get angry? How was the outcome different then how you would typically respond? Who would you do you plan on asking to meet this week to hear their story?

Caesar

June 9, 2019 • Chris High

Is listening actually enough? Watch as Pastor Chris answers that question with a powerful conversation about where our hope lies. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Last week we were given the challenge to have a conversation with someone we disagree and practice seeking to understand. Did you find someone who you disagreed with? Were you able to listen to them? What did you learn (about seeking to understand)? How do you measure impact differently than God does? What is an area of your life you're approaching with a human system and need to replace with God's system? Where do you find yourself putting your hope outside of Christ? Read Col 1:24-27. How can we gain a deeper sense of Christ within us and of the hope of glory?

Stop

June 16, 2019 • Chris High

Who will you stop for?

Holding To

June 23, 2019 • Chris High

How do we engage the political process, and how does what Jesus taught us change how we engage the process? DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Read 1 Corinthians 13:4–7 NIV - when it comes to the definition of what love is. What part do you struggle with the most? What are you passionate about? What is one “truth” from this series that you could immediately put into practice?