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The Darkness - Darkness is Passing (Focus 1 of 4)
September 4th, 2022
What is darkness? What does it look like? Darkness is obfuscation—it makes things that should be able to be seen hard to see. It makes for confusion and questions and incorrectness and unclarity. More...  Read More
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Parenthood is Forbearance - Parenthood in a Certain Light (Focus 3 of 4)
March 20th, 2022
To care for someone is a gift that can’t be earned. Enjoy it wisely. Consider this ice breaker question to get started.Do you prefer online classes or in-person? See what this Spotlight—and series— is...  Read More
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Parenthood is Particular - Parenthood in a Certain Light (Focus 2 of 4)
March 13th, 2022
Caring for an imperfect person and wanting what’s best for them in an imperfect world is as frustrating as it is worthwhile. Consider this ice breaker question to get started.Who was your favorite tea...  Read More
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Parenthood is Worthwhile Copy - Parenthood in a Certain Light (Focus 1 of 4)
March 6th, 2022
Parenthood is worthwhile because it puts people in the position of grace, where the full reward is in giving (not in receiving!) Consider this ice breaker question to get started.Do you know how to sp...  Read More
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Couplehood is Forbearance - Couplehood in a Certain Light (Focus 3 of 4)
February 20th, 2022
Grace leads to unity, communication and empathy. Conditions lead to division. Consider this ice breaker question to get started.What's the best piece of advice you've ever received? See what this Spot...  Read More
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Couplehood is Particular - Couplehood in a Certain Light (Focus 2 of 4)
February 13th, 2022
We love to hide, and the world lies and says we’re safer and better off when we do. Consider this ice breaker question to get started.What is your favorite Disney song? See what this Spotlight—and ser...  Read More
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Couplehood is Worthwhile - Couplehood in a Certain Light (Focus 1 of 4)
February 6th, 2022
What if every couple is just a hint at God’s exponential dream? Consider this ice breaker question to get started.What is the earliest book you remember? See what this Spotlight—and series— is focused...  Read More
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Adulthood is Forbearance - Adulthood in a Certain Light (Focus 3 of 4)
January 23rd, 2022
Adulthood is proof that God wants to do life with you, not for you, at you, or despite you. Consider this ice breaker question to get started.What is the most obscure app you have on your phone? See w...  Read More
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Adulthood is Particular - Adulthood in a Certain Light (Focus 2 of 4)
January 16th, 2022
Comparison can be helpful, but when comparison becomes competition and success replaces service, vocation is lost. Consider this ice breaker question to get started.What is the most obscure superpower...  Read More
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Adulthood is Worthwhile - Adulthood in a Certain Light (Focus 1 of 4)
January 9th, 2022
Part 1 of the Spotlight series "Adulthood in a Certain Light"  Consider this ice breaker question to get started.What is your favorite knock-knock joke? Let’s talk about competence. Listen to this aud...  Read More
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Childhood is Forbearance - Childhood in a Certain Light (Focus 3 of 4)
December 19th, 2021
God has intentionally made children great—the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Consider this ice breaker question to get started.What is a weird fact that you know? See what this Spotlight—and serie...  Read More
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Childhood is Particular - Childhood in a Certain Light (Focus 2 of 4)
December 12th, 2021
A child won’t learn trust if distracted from their source of love—their guardians. Consider this ice breaker question to get started.If you were a dog, what breed would you be? See what this Spotlight...  Read More
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 2026
 January
Entropy - Control is Passing (Focus 2 of 4)In the Spirit - Control is Passing (Focus 3 of 4)Flow - Control is Passing (Focus 4 of 4)
 February
For Freedom - On Letting Freedom Ring (Focus 1 of 4)There is Freedom - On Letting Freedom Ring (Focus 2 of 4)Optional - On Letting Freedom Ring (Focus 3 of 4)
 2025
 January
Mercy, Not Sacrifice - Illume in a Certain Light (Focus 1 of 4)Seeing, Not Vision - Illume in a Certain Light (Focus 2 of 4)Conversation, Not Conversion - Illume in a Certain Light (Focus 3 of 4)
 February
Familial & Familiar - Support in a Certain Light (Focus 1 of 4)Vulnerable & Saved - Support in a Certain Light (Focus 2 of 4)Constructive & Challenging- Support in a Certain Light (Focus 3 of 4)Storied & Reflective - Support in a Certain Light (Focus 4 of 4)
 March
Balanced, Spiritually - Balance in a Certain Light (Focus 1 of 4)Balanced, Mentally - Balance in a Certain Light (Focus 2 of 4)Balanced, Physically - Balance in a Certain Light (Focus 3 of 4)The Balancing Act - Balance in a Certain Light (Focus 4 of 4)When God Seems Gone - Psalm 22 Spotlight
 May
Grieving is Worthwhile - Grieving in a Certain Light (Focus 1 of 4)Grieving is Particular - Grieving in a Certain Light (Focus 2 of 4)Grieving is Beneficial - Grieving in a Certain Light (Focus 4 of 4)Grieving is Forbearance - Grieving in a Certain Light (Focus 3 of 4)
 June
Revealed in Creation - Revelation in a Certain Light (Focus 1 of 4)Revealed in Conscience - Revelation in a Certain Light (Focus 2 of 4)Revealed in Canon - Revelation in a Certain Light (Focus 3 of 4)Revealed in Christ - Revelation in a Certain Light (Focus 4 of 4)
 July
Witnessing Promise - Witnessing by the Book (Focus 1 of 8)Witnessing Power - Witnessing by the Book (Focus 2 of 8) Witnessing Restoration - Witnessing by the Book (Focus 3 of 8)Witnessing Struggle - Witnessing by the Book (Focus 4 of 8)
 August
Witnessing Expansion - Witnessing by the Book (Focus 4 of 8)Witnessing Momentum - Witnessing by the Book (Focus 6 of 8)Witnessing Collaboration - Witnessing by the Book (Focus 7 of 8)Witnessing Beyond - Witnessing by the Book (Focus 8 of 8)
 September
Before It Happens - On Letting It Happen (Focus 2 of 4)As It Happens - On Letting It Happen (Focus 3 of 4)After It Happens - On Letting It Happen (Focus 4 of 4)
 October
God Has Chosen People (Israel, Gaza, & Modern Christianity)The Narrative of Persecution (Disagreement, Anti-bias, and Love)Nations can't be Christian. (Christian Nationalism, Power, and Faith)
 November
Just Isn't - Justice is Passing (Part 1 of 4)Rational Wrath - Justice is Passing (Focus 2 of 4)Refiner's Fire - Justice is Passing (Focus 3 of 4)Grace or Disgrace - Justice is Passing (Focus 4 of 4)
 December
Hope, Expected - Hope in a Certain LightHope, Shared - Hope in a Certain Light (Focus 4 of 4)
 2024
 January
Far, but Far Away - Achievement is Passing (Focus 1 of 4)Move to a Farm Upstate - Achievement is Passing (Focus 2 of 4)A New Checklist - Achievement is Passing (Focus 3 of 4)Trustworthy - Achievement is Passing (Focus 4 of 4)
 February
Dismembered - Membership is Passing (Focus 1 of 4)Crumbling Walls - Membership is Passing (Focus 2 of 4)Conditions are Perfect - Membership is Passing (Focus 3 of 4)Welcome. - Membership is Passing (Focus 4 of 4)
 March
Fair Value - Equality is Passing (Focus 1 of 4)Imbalanced - Equality is Passing (Focus 2 of 4)Above/Below - Equality is Passing (Focus 3 of 4)The Privilege of Grace - Equality is Passing (Focus 4 of 4)
 December
Yearbuilding 2025
 2023
 April
Focus 1 (of 4)-The Wrong RightnessRightness is Passing - Rightness is Passing (Focus 2 of 4)Toward Understanding - Rightness is Passing (Focus 3 of 4)Recognition - Rightness is Passing (Focus 4 of 4)
 June
Politeness v Politics - Politeness is Passing (Focus 1 of 4)Passing on Judgment - Politeness is Passing (Focus 2 of 4)Disorderly Conduct - Politeness is Passing (Focus 3 of 4)Kindness is Already Shining - Politeness is Passing (Focus 4 of 4)
 July
Carousel of Enjoyment - Recreation is Passing (Focus 2 of 4)Carousel of Enjoyment - Recreation is Passing (Focus 2 of 4)
 October
Expectation? Opportunity. - Gender is Passing (Focus 4 of 4)Forgiveness is Done - Forgiveness is Passing (Focus 1 of 4)The Undeath - Forgiveness is Passing (Focus 2 of 4)Internal Action - Forgiveness is Passing (Focus 3 of 4)Short-term Serious - Forgiveness is Passing (Focus 4 of 4)
 November
Power, down. - Power is Passing (Focus 1 of 4) A Broken Clock - Power is Passing (Focus 2 of 4)Mutuality - Power is Passing (Focus 3 of 4)Winning is Simply Not One - Power is Passing (Focus 4 of 4)
 December
Ticking Crocodile - Time is Passing (Focus 1 of 4)Expiration Date - Time is Passing (Focus 2 of 4)Momentous - Time is Passing (Focus 4 of 4)
 2022
 January
Adulthood is Worthwhile - Adulthood in a Certain Light (Focus 1 of 4)Adulthood is Particular - Adulthood in a Certain Light (Focus 2 of 4)Adulthood is Forbearance - Adulthood in a Certain Light (Focus 3 of 4)
 February
Couplehood is Worthwhile - Couplehood in a Certain Light (Focus 1 of 4)Couplehood is Particular - Couplehood in a Certain Light (Focus 2 of 4)Couplehood is Forbearance - Couplehood in a Certain Light (Focus 3 of 4)
 March
Parenthood is Worthwhile Copy - Parenthood in a Certain Light (Focus 1 of 4)Parenthood is Particular - Parenthood in a Certain Light (Focus 2 of 4)Parenthood is Forbearance - Parenthood in a Certain Light (Focus 3 of 4)
 September
The Darkness - Darkness is Passing (Focus 1 of 4)Is Passing - Darkness is Passing (Focus 2 of 4)The True Light -Darkness is Passing (Focus 3 of 4)Is Already Shining - Darkness is Passing (Focus 4 of 4)
 2021
 January
I Am Weak - On Letting the Weak Say I Am Strong (Focus 1 of 5)I Need Help - On Letting the Weak Say I Am Strong (Focus 2 of 5)Focus 3 (of 5)-"I Am the Weakling"-JesusI Can Depend - On Letting the Weak Say I Am Strong (Focus 4 of 5)I Am Strong - On Letting the Weak Say I Am Strong (Focus 5 of 5)
 February
Love, Manufactured - On Letting Love In (Focus 1 of 4)

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