November 9 - “Come Out Of Hiding”
Genesis 3:1-10; Mark 11:12-14, 20-25
Shame can be a powerful force that drives us into hiding and away from both God and community. We can find ourselves believing that our past disqualifies us from God's love and from relationships with each other. But God calls us out of hiding and into his healing light.
November 16 - “I Can't Get No Satisfaction”
Psalm 62; John 7:1-14, 37-38
We are daily bombarded with ads that tell us if we just buy this thing then our lives will be better, or just sign up for that program then we will find deep and lasting satisfaction. But it only ever leaves us searching for more. But that deep longing for peace and contentment won't be found in any of those places.
November 23 - “If At First...”
Mark 6:7-13, 31; Matthew 11:28-30
The stress of daily living and the need to be perfect can lead us to a place of endless striving and never resting. This striving in our lives to do more, make more money, get a bigger house...it leaves us with lives that are devoid of rest.