The Heart of Faith: UnGrace (Randy)

We live in a state of “Ungrace” characterized by judgement, criticism, and charged emotions.  That should not be!  Only when we return to the cross and understand how Jesus bears the burdens of our Ungrace so that we can live in his grace do we begin to become gracious people toward others.

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The Heart of Faith: Inputs and Outputs (Chris)

Last week, we discussed developing the Habits of faith.  This week we examine how those Habits manifest themselves in our everyday lives.  Focusing in the "Inputs" of life (what surrounds us) rather than on the "Outputs" of life (what we experience) helps our Heads better connect with our Hearts in faith

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The Heart of Faith: Head, Heart, and Habit (Chris)

Habit comes from the Holy Spirit as we acknowledge God the Father with our heads and connect with God the Son in our hearts.  Three ways that we can develop active faith are "dwelling" with God, "pretending" to be more like Jesus, and seeking "Constant Communion" with God.

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The Heart of Faith:Introduction (Randy)

We worship God, yet we follow the idols of our heart.  We want to be better Christians, yet the distractions of the world make it difficult to live with perfect faith.  We believe, yet our “unbeliefs” get in our way.  Jesus’s work on the cross resolves this conflict for us, but we must internalize that good news to truly get to the heart of our faith.

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