Kingdom Practice 5: Serving Others

Kingdom Practice Week 5  Introduction This week, we are practicing serving others.  Typically, when we refer to “serving others”, we immediately think of meeting physical needs.  But Jesus was clear in commanding us to serve others in a holistic way – physically and...

Kingdom Practices 4: Toward Forgiveness Together

Kingdom Practice Week 4 Introduction Last night we waded deeply into Jesus’ invitation to forgive our brother or sister from our heart.  Through the wonderful and difficult story of The Unmerciful Servant (Matt 18:21-35), we asked God to show us (1) Who do I...

Kingdom Practice 3: The Open Chair

Kingdom Practice Week 3 Introduction This week, we are engaging in the practice of “the open chair,” which is a way of understanding the process of spiritual transformation. In this practice, we arrange two chairs, one for us and one that will remain empty in a...

Kingdom Practice 1: Lectio Divina

Kingdom Practice Week 1 Introduction This week, we are practicing Lectio Divina (pronounced lex-eo diveena), which means “divine reading.” This ancient practice stems from the belief that Scripture is alive and active (Heb. 4:12) and seeks to help us listen for what...