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March 31, 2024–What is Watered, Will Grow

Kelsey Green, Baltimore MD  Warm-up Questions  In a world plagued with violence and death, what does resurrection in our current time and place look like to you?  How do you know “Jesus lives”?  What You See, Isn’t Always the Truth ...

March 24, 2024–Expectation and Reality

Sarah Fryman, Bayonne, NJ Warm-up Questions What has it looked like for you when the anticipation of an event was better than the event itself? Worse than the event itself?  What about when the event doesn’t even end up happening?...

March 17, 2024–We’re Going On An Adventure

Kate Van Valkenburg, Grand Rapids MI Warm-up Question Have you ever taken a difficult journey, like walk, hike, or roll through difficult terrain? What was that like for you? Into the Unknown My friend, Alyssa, told me we must go...

March 10, 2024 – Seeing the Puzzle of God’s Love

Andrew Thompson (Fairborn, OH) Warm-up Questions Do you have any go-to Bible verses or catchphrases that ground you? If so, what are they and what difference do they make in your day-to-day life? If not, what are some meaningful phrases...

March 3, 2024-Changes in Leadership

Drew Tucker (Columbus, OH) Warm-up Questions How do you typically respond to leadership changes in your life? Share some of the feelings and reactions you’ve had to changes in teachers, coaches, church staff, and other leaders in your community. Thank...