Self-Control

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Self-Control

September 22, 2024 • Brian Ross

Everywhere we turn, we’re encouraged to indulge and satisfy our every desire. There’s a different path to consider—one where self-control is not just an outdated virtue but a gateway to spiritual growth and connection.

In Part 3 of our Note To Self series, Brian Ross explores how our cravings and impulses might be holding us back from a deeper and more meaningful relationship with God.

Could it be that the very practices we tend to avoid—like fasting, silence, and limiting our media intake—are simple things God uses to lead us to the freedom we crave?

Love

October 20, 2024 • Forrest Jenan

What if the goal of faith isn’t just about following rules or staying out of trouble until you die? In the final message of our Note To Self series, Forrest Jenan explores a new way of thinking about faith, one that pushes beyond a checklist of dos and don’ts and into something deeper––building the kind of character that reflects love, inside and out. Are you stuck asking “What do I need to do to keep God happy?” Trade that exhausting way of life for something better: a flourishing life marked by love and transformation.

Mutual Affection

October 13, 2024 • Forrest Jenan

St. Peter, writing nearly 2,000 years ago, urged his readers to build their character by adding mutual affection to their faith—a type of affection rooted in deep, meaningful, and life-sustaining relationships. But here’s the problem: we’re losing the art of friendship. In our world today, we’re more isolated, invisible, and disconnected than ever before. In this teaching Forrest dives into mutual affection, and how it’s more than just a character trait; it’s the key to unlocking a richer, more connected life. We need each other. How do we reclaim this lost art of friendship in our modern, fast-paced world? Could mutual affection be the missing link in your spiritual journey?

Godliness

October 6, 2024 • Brian Ross

Have you ever wondered how to connect with something bigger? Have you ever craved a deeper experience of faith that transcends the day-to-day struggles? In Part 5 of our Note To Self series, Brian Ross explores how godliness isn’t about becoming perfect or checking religious boxes. It’s about choosing spiritual practices that allow the goodness of God to flow through you. If you’re tired of the status quo and want to discover a kind of spirituality that brings meaning and purpose to life, this teaching might be your first next step.