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.
Perseverance
September 29, 2024 • Forrest Jenan
We all face trials and hardship, and the temptation to give up when life gets hard is all too real. But what if the challenges we encounter aren’t just obstacles to overcome but opportunities for our faith to grow stronger?
In Part 4 of Note To Self, Forrest Jenan explores the idea of perseverance and how it’s not merely about surviving tough times–it’s about learning how to thrive in them.
Could pain, uncertainty, or frustration you’re facing right now be a part of something bigger–working to reshape your faith in ways you can’t yet see?
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?
Knowledge
September 15, 2024 • Forrest Jenan
We live in a world that celebrates knowledge–science, reason, and human achievement–but what if we’re missing something deeper?
In the second part of Note To Self, we explore Peter’s letter, where he calls us to add knowledge to our faith. Not just any knowledge, but a king that goes beyond the physical world and opens our eyes to spiritual reality happening all around us.
How do we break free from the modern spell that makes us think this world is all there is and align our understanding with a deeper, divine reality?
Goodness
September 8, 2024 • Jordan Brokaw
It’s easy to lose focus on what truly matters. The same way we need reminders to run an errand or make that appointment, we need spiritual reminders to keep out hearts aligned with Jesus.
Peter’s letter to early followers of Jesus speaks directly to this challenge, reminding them–and us–that following Jesus requires intentional growth and daily reminders of who we are called to be.
What does it look like to build faith and cultivate the kind of goodness that reflects Jesus, even in a world that may not understand or accept it?
