Authentic Christianity has never been about how put together we seem to be.  It's always been about how God works powerfully through our shortcomings to accomplish His purposes for us.  So, what does it look like to live in light of the Kingdom of God?  In this series, Pastor Rich Villodas descibes how opening ourselves up in genuine relationships with others invites the power of Jesus to shine through our weaknesses.  We don't have to clean up our weaknesses before God and others--we invite them in. 

We grow in Christ as we seek Him together.  Jesus' own pattern of disciple-making was to be intimately involved with others and allow life to rub against life.  By gathering in twos or threes to study the Bible and encourage one another, we most closely follow Jesus' example with the twelve disciples.

This study by Greg Ogden is a tool designed to help you follow this pattern Jesus drew for us.  Working through it will deepen your knowledge of essential Christian teaching and stregthen your faith.  

Studying the book of Proverbs focuses on gaining practical wisdom for everyday life.  It offers guidance on topics like relationships, work, integrity, and decision-making.  In this group, we will also focus on how to study the Bible, using and inductive study method:  we will read through the text, figure out what it says, understand its meaning, and apply it to everyday life.  By reflecting on the teachings of Proverbs, we will explore what it means to live life aligned with God's word with wisdom and purpose.

The book of Proverbs is a practical guide, packed with bite-sized wisdom, showing us how to make smart choices, build good relationships, and handle life's ups and downs.  Real wisdom comes from knowing God and living with integrity.  The more we choose wisdom over foolishness, the more peace and fulfillment we find.  It's all about making choices that line up with God's plan for us--and living life the way it's meant to be lived.