The most common obstacle to experiencing a personal relationship with God is simply not knowing HOW. Most have never been taught how to pray, read Scripture or engage God in order to hear His voice. This course addresses those problems by giving practical, “how to” techniques in engaging God. It specifically covers:

1.Experiencing the gospel. The Gospel, that is the Good News of what God has done for you through Jesus and sustained by the Holy Spirit, is the core of having a vibrant faith. Truly experiencing the power of God in our lives is not possible without this.

2.Building healthy spiritual practices into our lives. Spiritual practices such as prayer, reading Scripture, Scripture memorization and many others are key to hearing from God. Not only will we teach what practices will help you but more importantly “how to” do them.

Learning how to live out the Spiritual Disciplines (prayer, study, fasting, silence, solitude, worship, work and Sabbath) are essential for organizing our lives around Jesus rather than trying to squeeze Him in our already busy schedules. SL 2.0 teaches the disciplines in greater detail and helps you implement them by developing a “rhythm of life.”

Requirements:

• Class size is limited.
• Must have completed Spiritual Life 1.0 within the last 2 ½ years.

Marriage, the way God intended it to be, is a true art form. The Art of Marriage weaves together expert teaching, real-life stories, humorous vignettes, and more to portray both the challenges and the beauty of God’s design.

Book: Art of Marriage Workbook ($12 per book) Your group leaders have books available for purchase.

In this book, Scazzero shares new stories and principles as he outlines his journey and the signs of emotionally unhealthy spirituality. Then he provides seven biblical, reality-tested steps to become emotionally mature:

• Become your authentic self
• Break the power of the past
• Let go of power and control
• Surrender to your limits
• Stop to breathe by practicing rest and Sabbath
• Learn new skills to love well
• Love Christ above all else

Books: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality ($10 per book) Click here to find it on Amazon

EHS Workbook by Peter Scazzero ($7 for book) Click here to find it on Amazon

How can you develop a Godly perspective towards aging? Numerous Bible passages and the lives of Bible seniors underscore the blessings and challenges of growing older. In this group we will look at the truths of the blessings and limitations of growing older. We will also discover promises to claim as we are encouraged to keep trusting and growing.

Book: Senior Saints: Growing Older in God’s Family by James & Martha Reapsome ($10 per book) Click here to find it on Amazon

God is constantly speaking, are we listening? This small group is for anyone yearning for more vibrancy when they pray individually, as a family, for others, in a small group, or anywhere they find themselves. Have you ever asked, “Was that me or God?”, or wondered where God was in the tough decisions of your life? This group is for you, and anyone like you who wants a safe environment to learn how to transform their prayer life from a ritual to a real meeting with a living friend. All are welcome, so invite your friends to join us as we learn, grow, and practice together!

Book – Can You Hear Me by Brad Jersak ($20 per book) Click here to find it on Amazon

Christians can easily feel that Jesus is perpetually disappointed and frustrated, maybe even close to giving up on them. They know what Christ has done for them―but who is He? How does He feel about His people amid all their sins and failures?

In Matthew 11, Jesus describes himself as “gentle and lowly in heart,” longing for His people to find rest in Him.

Book: Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund ($15 per book) Click here to find it on Amazon

Paul writes to the church at Ephesus and shows how Jesus’ work on the cross should permeate every aspect of our everyday lives, changing how we serve and love one another despite our differences. God’s vision for us is that we would be unified through the Spirit and our belief in the Messiah, overcoming barriers of ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and cultural identity.

The Bible has over 1,000 verses about living in the joy that only God can provide. For example:

John 16:24 - Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.

Psalm 16:11 - You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

In this class we will explore this concept and how God is the author of our joy.

This study combines a rich study of the book of Jeremiah with practical life application that resonates with the realities and experiences of today’s women. We will look at guidelines for intentional living to overcome fear, worry, and doubt as we learn to surrender our will to God’s. We will be inspired to hope, remembering that God is rich in mercy and love and has good plans for us.

Book - Jeremiah...Daring to Hope in an Unstable World by Melissa Spoelstra ($12 per book) Click here to find it on Amazon