Breaking Ground What is the most positive thing that was passed down to you by your parental figures? Why? Consider skills, character attributes, worldview, attitudes, beliefs, examples, etc.  The Dig This Sunday, we continued our series Good King/Bad King where we’re exploring several key stories from the Book of Kings to reflect upon how God…

Breaking Ground Who do you consider to be the greatest leader (past or present)? Why? The Dig This Sunday, we began our new series Good King, Bad King where we’re exploring several key stories from the Books of First & Second Kings. In particular, we’ll be looking at the lives of several of Israel’s famous…

Breaking Ground Have you been baptized? If so, talk about what your baptism means to you! Why did you get baptized? Who baptized you? How has your baptism impacted you since?  The Dig This Sunday, we concluded our series Why by diving into the question: “How do I know if I’m saved?” Begin by reflecting…

Breaking Ground What was the last thing that you really wanted for a long time? Did you ever receive it? If so, how did that make you feel? The Dig This Sunday, we continued our series Why by diving into the question: “Why doesn’t God answer my prayers?” Begin by reflecting on your own experiences…

Breaking Ground What is your favorite book or book series? Why? The Dig This Sunday, we continued our series Why by diving into two questions: “How was the Bible created?” & “How can we trust the Bible?”   Begin by reflecting on your own experiences with these questions.  What does the Bible mean to you? What…

Breaking Ground What was your favorite & least favorite food as a kid? Why? The Dig This Sunday, we continued our series Why by tackling several questions that centered around political topics at the center of the “culture wars” in America & the incorrect assumption that we must take certain positions on them in order…

Breaking Ground Who has been the most influential woman in your life? Why? The Dig This Sunday, we continued our series Why, where we’re diving into questions submitted by the E3 community. This week’s question was: “How can E3 support & encourage women as leaders within the Church? How can women interpret the Bible’s more…

Breaking Ground What’s your silliest or most unreasonable fear? Why?  The Dig This Sunday, we continued our series Why, where we’re diving into questions submitted by the E3 community. This week’s question was: “Why are we told to fear a loving God?” As Pastor Mike explored on Sunday, “the Fear of the LORD” is a…

Breaking Ground What’s your favorite topic or subject to study or learn about during this stage of life? Why? The Dig This Sunday, we began our series Why, where we’re diving into questions submitted by the E3 community. This week’s question was: “How can we participate in the Church in a healthy way after undergoing…

Breaking Ground What from this summer are you most grateful for? This could be a person, experience, circumstance, event, etc.  The Dig This Sunday, we concluded our series Jesus’ Money, where we’ve been exploring Jesus’ teachings concerning how we should see, think about, & interact with money.  Begin by reading Mark 8:27-37. In this section,…