Ordinary Life... In the Spirit #2: Practices

Who doesn't want to be strong... to the core? The guts of Paul's prayer for this early church is in God's interior work in them - the very presence and power of Jesus. (Ephesians 3:16-17) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20220918_DavidM.pdf

Navigating the media and culture through the lens of faith. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20220925_BrettU.pdf

Paul wrote to a first century church who’s faith and love was commendable. Yet he anticipated God was still up to more in them. (Eph. 3:14-21) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20220904_DavidM.pdf

Who doesn't want to enter the day, relationship, or challenge filled rather than empty. There's this incredible promise the early Christians experienced. God wants to fill you with his own fullness. Explore with us what this means and steps to make room for it. (Ephesians 3:18-19) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20220911_DavidM.pdf

What sustains the kind of good that overcomes evil? The early church didn't just rely on virtue, but a source of life that is beyond our own morality. Part 2 in Romans 12:9-21 calls us to this source! Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260830_DavidM.pdf

Doesn't everyone wants to experience and express goodness? What could happen this fall - and in the world around - if we lived up to this? (Romans 12:9-21) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260823_DavidM.pdf

What does it mean to be happy? It's more than a passing emotional experience. We can find true happiness in God's word for us. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260816_DavidM.pdf

We celebrate the next generation today - inspirational stories from kids, teens and young adults; plus a look at “generations” in the scripture and why we’re called to steward our influence and resources for them. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260621_DavidM.pdf

How do we practice living by the Spirit in our ordinary lives? What practices help us nurture a life that responds to God's Spirit so we can live life to the fullest he's called us to (Gal 5:13-26, Rom. 8:5-6) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260615_DavidM.pdf

How do we practice living by the Spirit in our ordinary lives? What practices help us nurture a life that responds to God's Spirit so we can live life to the fullest he's called us to (Gal 5:13-26, Rom. 8:5-6) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260614_DavidM.pdf