Posts with the category “the-hub”
Redefining Our Money Relationship: A Faith-Built Perspective
by Tyler Curtis on October 3rd, 2022
Money isn’t inherently bad, but it takes intentionality to have a healthy relationship to money. Read More
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Holy Ambiguity: A Deconstruction Story
by Tyler Curtis on September 26th, 2022
It is a painful process to discern who is right and wrong in answers of faith. Having a mindset attached to black and white thinking only makes it more difficult -- it is here that God invites us to see the gray. Read More
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3 Opportunities You Can Seize When You Don’t Believe In God
by Tyler Curtis on September 7th, 2022
Not believing in God presents some rather hopeful opportunities for you that may even represent God more accurately. Read More
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Having Faith in the Midst of Failure
by Tyler Curtis on August 8th, 2022
Failure is unavoidable, but how we respond to failure will determine our ultimate success. Read More
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Questioning Spirituality for the Sake of Progress
by Tyler Curtis on August 1st, 2022
God does not come to us in our shame and guilt, but rather through grace and redemption. Read More
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Let Go, Let God: Giving Up Self for Faith
by Tyler Curtis on July 25th, 2022
Jesus says our faith is like a mustard seed – given the right conditions, it can grow so large that it uproots trees and moves mountains. Read More
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Investing in Future and Faith Through New Opportunity
by Tyler Curtis on July 18th, 2022
When we allow space for growth, we are able to see new chances for our faith to come into action. When we give up control it allows God to work in our lives. Read More
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Leveraging Privilege: The Workers in the Vineyard
by Tyler Curtis on June 28th, 2022
The best thing and the worst thing about a story is that it doesn’t tell us what to think. The story Jesus tells about the Workers in the Vineyard in Matthew is one of those stories that we can read in different ways. Read More
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Meeting People Where They Are: Social Serenity
by Tyler Curtis on June 6th, 2022
Simplifying relationships is an art form that Jesus lived well. When we look to Jesus’ friendships, we can pinpoint practical ways to simplify our own. Read More
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Uncomplicating the “God” Question to Simplify Spirituality
by Tyler Curtis on May 29th, 2022
Being uncertain of what/who God is isn’t a sign that you don’t believe. It’s a sign that you are open to where God is already working in your life. Read More
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Learning to Enjoy LIFE by Eliminating Distractions
by Tyler Curtis on May 22nd, 2022
Allowing distractions to steal your attention negatively impacts your life. Instead, develop habits that help you focus and free you to experience true joy. Read More
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Confidently Approach Life as a Second Chance
by Tyler Curtis on May 15th, 2022
Second chances can be full of doubt or anxiety over identity and purpose. Committing to faith will help you find confidence and direction in every opportunity.
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Identify Your Purpose and Empower Your Future
by Tyler Curtis on May 8th, 2022
God’s work in us sometimes looks different than we are expecting. These challenging feelings may actually be what helps us grow closer to our faith. Read More
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3 Reasons You Should Embrace Your Weirdness
by Tyler Curtis on May 2nd, 2022
God created us to be weird, unique, and wonderful in our own ways. Living the life Christ modeled for us means embracing who we are – who God made us to be. Read More
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4 Ways Embracing Your Sin Serves the World
by Tyler Curtis on April 25th, 2022
Sin is a natural fault of our human nature. We aren't perfect like Christ -- and we shouldn't expect to be. Read More
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Mysterious You: How your union with God makes you divine
by Tyler Curtis on April 17th, 2022
It’s like God is the artist and we are the artwork. The artwork does not exist without the artist and the artist is not made known except through their art. Read More
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3 Misunderstandings of Easter that Impact You
by Tyler Curtis on April 8th, 2022
Easter is definitively a holiday to be celebrated. It’s a day of new life and abundant joy. As wonderful as the good news of a risen Jesus is, there is even better news if we can glance beyond this incredible day. Read More
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3 Implications of God's Humanity on Yours
by Tyler Curtis on April 2nd, 2022
This notion of God becoming human, otherwise known as incarnation, has some major implications on your life. It’s a bold claim, I know, but hear me out. The knowledge of Jesus’ human life conveys 3 distinct truths about who you are. These truths may not be new to you, but they are often misrepresented. Here are 3 truths we hope you’ll remember. God becoming a human in Jesus as “the Christ” reveals... Read More
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5 Benefits to Embracing Your Uncertainty of God
by Dave Merrill on March 23rd, 2022
Not quite sure what you think or believe about God? Yep, I get it.
There are so many nuances to God. So many claims about God. Not to mention, the oh so many followers of God who make this being of love most questionable at times.
Perhaps being unsure about God is healthy. Maybe it's the certainty of God that should cause us to flee. Read More
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January
Clean Slate: Week 1 Discussion GuideStarting & Sustaining Change // M-Note 1.6.24Clean Slate: Week 2 Discussion GuideStarting Small, Dreaming Big // M-Note 1.13.24Clean Slate: Week 3 Discussion GuideTogether Towards Change...and Healthy Habits // M-Note 1.20.24Clean Slate: Week 4 Discussion GuideSlowing Down for God to Show Up // M-Note 1.27.24
February
More Isn't Always Better // M-Note 2.3.24Money Talks: Week 1 Discussion GuideAshes for Valentine's Day? // M-Note 2.10.24Money Talks: Week 2 Discussion GuideLenten Devotional 2024Money Talks: Week 3 Discussion GuideWhat's your legacy? // M-Note 2.17.24Strength in Numbers: Community in Ministry // M-Note 2.24.24Entourage Discussion Guide - Week One
March
Entourage Discussion Guide - Week TwoUpdates from Clayton and Easter Invitation // M-Note 3.2.24Twenty Students Confirmed Last Sunday // M-Note 3.9.24Entourage Discussion Guide - Week 3How serving at Easter can really make a difference // M-Note 3.16.24Entourage Discussion Guide - Week 4Can You Know Joy Without Pain? // M-Note 3.23.24Entourage Discussion Guide - Week 5It's time for EasterSTL at The Factory // M-Note 3.28.24
April
Easter Discussion GuideScreen Time: Troubleshooting our Relationship with Technology // M-Note 4.6.24Screen Time Discussion Guide - Week 1Springtime Reminders: Joy Comes with the Morning // M-Note 4.13.24Screen Time Discussion Guide - Week 2Shaping the Future at the UMC General Conference // M-Note 4.20.24Screen Time Discussion Guide - Week 3 General Conference Halftime Report// M-Note 4.27.24Screen Time Discussion Guide - Week 4
May
Very Good News at the End of General Conference//M-Note 5.4.24Uncomfortable Truths Discussion Guide - Week 1Uncomfortable Truths Discussion Guide - Week 2Announcing The Gathering’s Church Planters Lab//M-Note 5.11.24My (Hypothetical) Commencement Address // M-Note 5.18.24Uncomfortable Truths Discussion Guide - Week 3Uncomfortable Truths Discussion Guide - Week 4
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Worth Sharing Discussion Guide - Week 1Transitioning...to 47 // M-Note 9.7.24Worth Sharing Discussion Guide - Week 2Invitations Work in Mysterious Ways // M-Note 9.14.24Students Stepping Up: Getting Involved in Ministry // M-Note 9.21.24Worth Sharing Discussion Guide - Week 3A Stressful Season // M-Note 9.28.24Worth Sharing Discussion Guide - Week 4
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It Doesn't Have to Be This Way // M-Note 10.5.24Hold These Truths Discussion Guide - Week 1Love Thy Political Neighbor // M-Note 10.11.2024Hold These Truths Discussion Guide - Week 2Fear is a Powerful Motivator // M-Note 10.19.24Hold These Truths Discussion Guide - Week 3Why Do Bad Things Happen? // M-Note 10.26.24Why? Discussion Guide - Week 1
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Explore - Week 1Explore - Week 2Explore - Week 4Explore - Week 3God is Leading Us Forward // M-Note 2.3.23SENT: Week 1 Discussion GuideSomething To Try This Weekend // M-Note 2.10.23SENT: Week 2 Discussion GuideSENT: Week 3 Discussion GuideWe're Doing Something Big! // M-Note 2.17.23Lent Devotional Day 1Lent Devotional Day 2Lent Devotional Day 3SENT: Week 4 Discussion GuideLent Devotional Day 4Lent Devotional Day 5Lent Devotional Day 6Lent Devotional Day 7