Going Deeper

Breaking Ground What location or activity makes you feel most at peace? Why? The Dig This Sunday, we began our new series on The Book of Ephesians. In this letter, Paul writes to a community of Gentile (or non-Jewish) Christians, whom he invites to understand Christ’s story as being about God re-establishing cosmic shalom (peace,… Read more »

Breaking Ground What was your experience of baptism like? What do you remember & how is it meaningful to you today? The Dig This Sunday, we celebrated Pentecost, which is the anniversary of the Holy Spirit coming down.  As such, take this week to reflect on the nature & role of the Holy Spirit astop hook up app

Breaking Ground What event in your life made you feel the most lucky? Why? The Dig This Sunday, we concluded our series on The Book of Ruth.  Read Ruth 4:1-12. As Pastor Mike discussed, chapter 4 begins with Boaz scheming to gain the role of Ruth & Naomi’s  “family redeemer.” In that, this section contrasts… Read more »

Breaking Ground What’s the biggest gamble that you’ve taken in your life? What were the stakes & what was the outcome? The Dig This Sunday, we continued working through The Book of Ruth as Pastor Scott took us through an overview of chapters 2 & 3.  Begin by reading Ruth 2:1-16. Here, we’re introduced to… Read more »

Breaking Ground Where did you grow up geographically & culturally? What’s the biggest “quirk” that you still carry from growing up in this context? Consider specific phrases, words, habits, etc. Keep it light! The Dig This Sunday, we used a panel discussion to reflect on how The Book of Ruth speaks to us about the… Read more »

Breaking Ground Who was your best friend growing up? What bonded you two together?  The Dig This Sunday, we continued our series on the Old Testament Book of Ruth. Recall from last week that Ruth’s introduction ended with Naomi losing her husband & two sons, which left both her & her two daughters-in-law in a… Read more »

Breaking Ground What’s your favorite novel? Why? The Dig This Sunday, we began our new series on the Old Testament Book of Ruth, which acts as, essentially, a slice of life story. That is, it depicts the ordinary life events of several good, average people living between two dramatic moments in Israel’s history (Judges &… Read more »

Breaking Ground What’s your favorite holiday? Why? The Dig This week, we celebrated Baptism Sunday & reflected on the meaning of this critical Christian Sacrament. What was your baptism like? What was most meaningful about that experience?  Read Mark 1:9-11. Here, Jesus receives a private vision where God’s Spirit descends & calls him “God’s beloved”… Read more »

Breaking Ground What is your favorite Easter food or candy? Why? The Dig This Sunday, we celebrated Christ’s Resurrection on Easter Sunday!  Read John 19:28-42. Reflect on what the disciples must have been going through at this moment. After giving up everything & following Jesus for 3 years, they now watch as a large rock… Read more »

Breaking Ground What activity makes you lose track of time the most? Why? The Dig This Sunday, we concluded our series Expect Resurrection, where we’re exploring the concept of resurrection in the biblical story.  During the message, Pastor Scott reflected on the misconceptions about when God’s Story will end & the major problems that arise… Read more »