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Commencement: Wisdom for What’s Next is a four-week sermon series about discovering new beginnings even in difficult seasons. Graduation season reminds us that life is always unfolding, and God still meets us in moments of transition, reinvention, and uncertainty. Together, we’ll explore how biblical wisdom helps us move forward with courage, hope, and resilience—even in stressful times. Commencement is also for anyone rethinking or rebuilding their faith. If you are deconstructing, asking deeper questions, or searching for a more honest and mature spirituality, Commencement offers space to begin again. God is not afraid of our questions, and sometimes faith is not falling apart—it is growing into something deeper, wiser, and more authentic.

Commencement: Wisdom for What’s Next is a four-week sermon series about discovering new beginnings even in difficult seasons. Graduation season reminds us that life is always unfolding, and God still meets us in moments of transition, reinvention, and uncertainty. Together, we’ll explore how biblical wisdom helps us move forward with courage, hope, and resilience—even in stressful times. Commencement is also for anyone rethinking or rebuilding their faith. If you are deconstructing, asking deeper questions, or searching for a more honest and mature spirituality, Commencement offers space to begin again. God is not afraid of our questions, and sometimes faith is not falling apart—it is growing into something deeper, wiser, and more authentic.

In a time of constant uncertainty and global upheaval, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and reactive. The outrage machine of our culture pulls us toward fear, anger, and division. In Unanxious: Following Jesus in a Fear-Driven World, we’ll explore how Jesus invites us into a different way of living—grounded, present, and rooted in trust rather than panic. We’ll wrestle with how to follow Jesus when truth feels distorted by misinformation and competing narratives. How do we stay centered when every voice demands our allegiance? This series will offer practices for discerning truth, resisting manipulation, and living with steady, hopeful faith in confusing times. We’ll also face the deeper anxieties many carry—fear of AI and economic change, along with concerns about health, aging, and mortality. Rather than avoiding these realities, we’ll learn how Jesus meets us in them, forming us into people shaped not by fear, but by courage, compassion, and love.

In a time of constant uncertainty and global upheaval, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and reactive. The outrage machine of our culture pulls us toward fear, anger, and division. In Unanxious: Following Jesus in a Fear-Driven World, we’ll explore how Jesus invites us into a different way of living—grounded, present, and rooted in trust rather than panic. We’ll wrestle with how to follow Jesus when truth feels distorted by misinformation and competing narratives. How do we stay centered when every voice demands our allegiance? This series will offer practices for discerning truth, resisting manipulation, and living with steady, hopeful faith in confusing times. We’ll also face the deeper anxieties many carry—fear of AI and economic change, along with concerns about health, aging, and mortality. Rather than avoiding these realities, we’ll learn how Jesus meets us in them, forming us into people shaped not by fear, but by courage, compassion, and love.

In a time of constant uncertainty and global upheaval, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and reactive. The outrage machine of our culture pulls us toward fear, anger, and division. In Unanxious: Following Jesus in a Fear-Driven World, we’ll explore how Jesus invites us into a different way of living—grounded, present, and rooted in trust rather than panic. We’ll wrestle with how to follow Jesus when truth feels distorted by misinformation and competing narratives. How do we stay centered when every voice demands our allegiance? This series will offer practices for discerning truth, resisting manipulation, and living with steady, hopeful faith in confusing times. We’ll also face the deeper anxieties many carry—fear of AI and economic change, along with concerns about health, aging, and mortality. Rather than avoiding these realities, we’ll learn how Jesus meets us in them, forming us into people shaped not by fear, but by courage, compassion, and love.

In a time of constant uncertainty and global upheaval, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and reactive. The outrage machine of our culture pulls us toward fear, anger, and division. In Unanxious: Following Jesus in a Fear-Driven World, we’ll explore how Jesus invites us into a different way of living—grounded, present, and rooted in trust rather than panic. We’ll wrestle with how to follow Jesus when truth feels distorted by misinformation and competing narratives. How do we stay centered when every voice demands our allegiance? This series will offer practices for discerning truth, resisting manipulation, and living with steady, hopeful faith in confusing times. We’ll also face the deeper anxieties many carry—fear of AI and economic change, along with concerns about health, aging, and mortality. Rather than avoiding these realities, we’ll learn how Jesus meets us in them, forming us into people shaped not by fear, but by courage, compassion, and love.

In a time of constant uncertainty and global upheaval, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and reactive. The outrage machine of our culture pulls us toward fear, anger, and division. In Unanxious: Following Jesus in a Fear-Driven World, we’ll explore how Jesus invites us into a different way of living—grounded, present, and rooted in trust rather than panic. We’ll wrestle with how to follow Jesus when truth feels distorted by misinformation and competing narratives. How do we stay centered when every voice demands our allegiance? This series will offer practices for discerning truth, resisting manipulation, and living with steady, hopeful faith in confusing times. We’ll also face the deeper anxieties many carry—fear of AI and economic change, along with concerns about health, aging, and mortality. Rather than avoiding these realities, we’ll learn how Jesus meets us in them, forming us into people shaped not by fear, but by courage, compassion, and love.

This Lent, we invite you into Stay Human—a journey rooted in the conviction that following Jesus isn’t about escaping our humanity, but fully embracing it. In a world that pushes us to perform, numb out, or power through, Jesus shows us another way. He weeps, gets tired, feels compassion, and confronts injustice with courage. To follow Christ is to become more truly human—grounded, honest, and alive to God and one another. Throughout the season, we’ll walk with Jesus through the Gospel of Mark, the most raw and down-to-earth of the four Gospels. Mark doesn’t polish Jesus into a distant superhero; he shows us a Savior who is present in the mess of real life—moved by suffering, frustrated by hard hearts, and deeply attentive to the people right in front of him. Stay Human is an invitation to resist what dehumanizes us and rediscover what makes us whole. If you’re weary, overwhelmed, or longing for a faith that connects with real life, this Lent is for you.

This Lent, we invite you into Stay Human—a journey rooted in the conviction that following Jesus isn’t about escaping our humanity, but fully embracing it. In a world that pushes us to perform, numb out, or power through, Jesus shows us another way. He weeps, gets tired, feels compassion, and confronts injustice with courage. To follow Christ is to become more truly human—grounded, honest, and alive to God and one another. Throughout the season, we’ll walk with Jesus through the Gospel of Mark, the most raw and down-to-earth of the four Gospels. Mark doesn’t polish Jesus into a distant superhero; he shows us a Savior who is present in the mess of real life—moved by suffering, frustrated by hard hearts, and deeply attentive to the people right in front of him. Stay Human is an invitation to resist what dehumanizes us and rediscover what makes us whole. If you’re weary, overwhelmed, or longing for a faith that connects with real life, this Lent is for you.

This Lent, we invite you into Stay Human—a journey rooted in the conviction that following Jesus isn’t about escaping our humanity, but fully embracing it. In a world that pushes us to perform, numb out, or power through, Jesus shows us another way. He weeps, gets tired, feels compassion, and confronts injustice with courage. To follow Christ is to become more truly human—grounded, honest, and alive to God and one another. Throughout the season, we’ll walk with Jesus through the Gospel of Mark, the most raw and down-to-earth of the four Gospels. Mark doesn’t polish Jesus into a distant superhero; he shows us a Savior who is present in the mess of real life—moved by suffering, frustrated by hard hearts, and deeply attentive to the people right in front of him. Stay Human is an invitation to resist what dehumanizes us and rediscover what makes us whole. If you’re weary, overwhelmed, or longing for a faith that connects with real life, this Lent is for you.

This Lent, we invite you into Stay Human—a journey rooted in the conviction that following Jesus isn’t about escaping our humanity, but fully embracing it. In a world that pushes us to perform, numb out, or power through, Jesus shows us another way. He weeps, gets tired, feels compassion, and confronts injustice with courage. To follow Christ is to become more truly human—grounded, honest, and alive to God and one another. Throughout the season, we’ll walk with Jesus through the Gospel of Mark, the most raw and down-to-earth of the four Gospels. Mark doesn’t polish Jesus into a distant superhero; he shows us a Savior who is present in the mess of real life—moved by suffering, frustrated by hard hearts, and deeply attentive to the people right in front of him. Stay Human is an invitation to resist what dehumanizes us and rediscover what makes us whole. If you’re weary, overwhelmed, or longing for a faith that connects with real life, this Lent is for you.

This Lent, we invite you into Stay Human—a journey rooted in the conviction that following Jesus isn’t about escaping our humanity, but fully embracing it. In a world that pushes us to perform, numb out, or power through, Jesus shows us another way. He weeps, gets tired, feels compassion, and confronts injustice with courage. To follow Christ is to become more truly human—grounded, honest, and alive to God and one another. Throughout the season, we’ll walk with Jesus through the Gospel of Mark, the most raw and down-to-earth of the four Gospels. Mark doesn’t polish Jesus into a distant superhero; he shows us a Savior who is present in the mess of real life—moved by suffering, frustrated by hard hearts, and deeply attentive to the people right in front of him. Stay Human is an invitation to resist what dehumanizes us and rediscover what makes us whole. If you’re weary, overwhelmed, or longing for a faith that connects with real life, this Lent is for you.

This Lent, we invite you into Stay Human—a journey rooted in the conviction that following Jesus isn’t about escaping our humanity, but fully embracing it. In a world that pushes us to perform, numb out, or power through, Jesus shows us another way. He weeps, gets tired, feels compassion, and confronts injustice with courage. To follow Christ is to become more truly human—grounded, honest, and alive to God and one another. Throughout the season, we’ll walk with Jesus through the Gospel of Mark, the most raw and down-to-earth of the four Gospels. Mark doesn’t polish Jesus into a distant superhero; he shows us a Savior who is present in the mess of real life—moved by suffering, frustrated by hard hearts, and deeply attentive to the people right in front of him. Stay Human is an invitation to resist what dehumanizes us and rediscover what makes us whole. If you’re weary, overwhelmed, or longing for a faith that connects with real life, this Lent is for you.

This Lent, we invite you into Stay Human—a journey rooted in the conviction that following Jesus isn’t about escaping our humanity, but fully embracing it. In a world that pushes us to perform, numb out, or power through, Jesus shows us another way. He weeps, gets tired, feels compassion, and confronts injustice with courage. To follow Christ is to become more truly human—grounded, honest, and alive to God and one another. Throughout the season, we’ll walk with Jesus through the Gospel of Mark, the most raw and down-to-earth of the four Gospels. Mark doesn’t polish Jesus into a distant superhero; he shows us a Savior who is present in the mess of real life—moved by suffering, frustrated by hard hearts, and deeply attentive to the people right in front of him. Stay Human is an invitation to resist what dehumanizes us and rediscover what makes us whole. If you’re weary, overwhelmed, or longing for a faith that connects with real life, this Lent is for you.

If thinking people do not have a safe place to acknowledge their questions and doubts, those unanswered questions can become a barrier in their spiritual lives. Our mission at The Well is to create a community where thinking, compassionate people can find a spiritual home and cultivate a Jesus inspired life. So we want to be a church where thinking people can be intellectually honest about their questions and doubts and come to a faith that is vital to them. Forty-six of you submitted a question based on this prompt, "If you could ask God one question about faith, the Bible, or life, what would it be?" Pastor Ryan organized your questions into a seven-week series starting this Sunday, in which he will give your questions that thoughtful treatment they deserve.

If thinking people do not have a safe place to acknowledge their questions and doubts, those unanswered questions can become a barrier in their spiritual lives. Our mission at The Well is to create a community where thinking, compassionate people can find a spiritual home and cultivate a Jesus inspired life. So we want to be a church where thinking people can be intellectually honest about their questions and doubts and come to a faith that is vital to them. Forty-six of you submitted a question based on this prompt, "If you could ask God one question about faith, the Bible, or life, what would it be?" Pastor Ryan organized your questions into a seven-week series starting this Sunday, in which he will give your questions that thoughtful treatment they deserve.

If thinking people do not have a safe place to acknowledge their questions and doubts, those unanswered questions can become a barrier in their spiritual lives. Our mission at The Well is to create a community where thinking, compassionate people can find a spiritual home and cultivate a Jesus inspired life. So we want to be a church where thinking people can be intellectually honest about their questions and doubts and come to a faith that is vital to them. Forty-six of you submitted a question based on this prompt, "If you could ask God one question about faith, the Bible, or life, what would it be?" Pastor Ryan organized your questions into a seven-week series starting this Sunday, in which he will give your questions that thoughtful treatment they deserve.

If thinking people do not have a safe place to acknowledge their questions and doubts, those unanswered questions can become a barrier in their spiritual lives. Our mission at The Well is to create a community where thinking, compassionate people can find a spiritual home and cultivate a Jesus inspired life. So we want to be a church where thinking people can be intellectually honest about their questions and doubts and come to a faith that is vital to them. Forty-six of you submitted a question based on this prompt, "If you could ask God one question about faith, the Bible, or life, what would it be?" Pastor Ryan organized your questions into a seven-week series starting this Sunday, in which he will give your questions that thoughtful treatment they deserve.

If thinking people do not have a safe place to acknowledge their questions and doubts, those unanswered questions can become a barrier in their spiritual lives. Our mission at The Well is to create a community where thinking, compassionate people can find a spiritual home and cultivate a Jesus inspired life. So we want to be a church where thinking people can be intellectually honest about their questions and doubts and come to a faith that is vital to them. Forty-six of you submitted a question based on this prompt, "If you could ask God one question about faith, the Bible, or life, what would it be?" Pastor Ryan organized your questions into a seven-week series starting this Sunday, in which he will give your questions that thoughtful treatment they deserve.

If thinking people do not have a safe place to acknowledge their questions and doubts, those unanswered questions can become a barrier in their spiritual lives. Our mission at The Well is to create a community where thinking, compassionate people can find a spiritual home and cultivate a Jesus inspired life. So we want to be a church where thinking people can be intellectually honest about their questions and doubts and come to a faith that is vital to them. Forty-six of you submitted a question based on this prompt, "If you could ask God one question about faith, the Bible, or life, what would it be?" Pastor Ryan organized your questions into a seven-week series starting this Sunday, in which he will give your questions that thoughtful treatment they deserve.

If thinking people do not have a safe place to acknowledge their questions and doubts, those unanswered questions can become a barrier in their spiritual lives. Our mission at The Well is to create a community where thinking, compassionate people can find a spiritual home and cultivate a Jesus inspired life. So we want to be a church where thinking people can be intellectually honest about their questions and doubts and come to a faith that is vital to them. Forty-six of you submitted a question based on this prompt, "If you could ask God one question about faith, the Bible, or life, what would it be?" Pastor Ryan organized your questions into a seven-week series starting this Sunday, in which he will give your questions that thoughtful treatment they deserve.

Two Questions For The New Year by The Well

This Christmas season, we will experience the Christmas story as told through the Gospel of Matthew. It is a tale of two families, a contrast between the family of Herod the Great and the family of Joseph. Discover the true meaning of Christmas that is as relevant now as it was then. Beginning November 30, feel hope, and be inspired by what it means to truly have a great Christmas.

This Christmas season, we will experience the Christmas story as told through the Gospel of Matthew. It is a tale of two families, a contrast between the family of Herod the Great and the family of Joseph. Discover the true meaning of Christmas that is as relevant now as it was then. Beginning November 30, feel hope, and be inspired by what it means to truly have a great Christmas.

This Christmas season, we will experience the Christmas story as told through the Gospel of Matthew. It is a tale of two families, a contrast between the family of Herod the Great and the family of Joseph. Discover the true meaning of Christmas that is as relevant now as it was then. Beginning November 30, feel hope, and be inspired by what it means to truly have a great Christmas.

This Christmas season, we will experience the Christmas story as told through the Gospel of Matthew. It is a tale of two families, a contrast between the family of Herod the Great and the family of Joseph. Discover the true meaning of Christmas that is as relevant now as it was then. Beginning November 30, feel hope, and be inspired by what it means to truly have a great Christmas.

Our 2025 Fall All-Church Study — Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor — begins October 12. Perhaps you have witnessed family members or friends fall prey to Christian nationalism, the belief that church and state should no longer be separated, with the government actively enforcing right wing politics under the guise of Christianity. If you have, you are not alone. From the book: Pastor Campbell has watched as Christian nationalism has taken over large swaths of the United States. And he has suffered the relational fallout of standing against it in both his community and his church... Christian nationalism is a worldview irreconcilable with Christianity... and the author equips Christians to minister to their Christian nationalist neighbors with the love and freedom of Jesus Christ.

Our 2025 Fall All-Church Study — Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor — begins October 12. Perhaps you have witnessed family members or friends fall prey to Christian nationalism, the belief that church and state should no longer be separated, with the government actively enforcing right wing politics under the guise of Christianity. If you have, you are not alone. From the book: Pastor Campbell has watched as Christian nationalism has taken over large swaths of the United States. And he has suffered the relational fallout of standing against it in both his community and his church... Christian nationalism is a worldview irreconcilable with Christianity... and the author equips Christians to minister to their Christian nationalist neighbors with the love and freedom of Jesus Christ.

Our 2025 Fall All-Church Study — Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor — begins October 12. Perhaps you have witnessed family members or friends fall prey to Christian nationalism, the belief that church and state should no longer be separated, with the government actively enforcing right wing politics under the guise of Christianity. If you have, you are not alone. From the book: Pastor Campbell has watched as Christian nationalism has taken over large swaths of the United States. And he has suffered the relational fallout of standing against it in both his community and his church... Christian nationalism is a worldview irreconcilable with Christianity... and the author equips Christians to minister to their Christian nationalist neighbors with the love and freedom of Jesus Christ.

Our 2025 Fall All-Church Study — Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor — begins October 12. Perhaps you have witnessed family members or friends fall prey to Christian nationalism, the belief that church and state should no longer be separated, with the government actively enforcing right wing politics under the guise of Christianity. If you have, you are not alone. From the book: Pastor Campbell has watched as Christian nationalism has taken over large swaths of the United States. And he has suffered the relational fallout of standing against it in both his community and his church... Christian nationalism is a worldview irreconcilable with Christianity... and the author equips Christians to minister to their Christian nationalist neighbors with the love and freedom of Jesus Christ.

Our 2025 Fall All-Church Study — Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor — begins October 12. Perhaps you have witnessed family members or friends fall prey to Christian nationalism, the belief that church and state should no longer be separated, with the government actively enforcing right wing politics under the guise of Christianity. If you have, you are not alone. From the book: Pastor Campbell has watched as Christian nationalism has taken over large swaths of the United States. And he has suffered the relational fallout of standing against it in both his community and his church... Christian nationalism is a worldview irreconcilable with Christianity... and the author equips Christians to minister to their Christian nationalist neighbors with the love and freedom of Jesus Christ.

Our 2025 Fall All-Church Study — Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor — begins October 12. Perhaps you have witnessed family members or friends fall prey to Christian nationalism, the belief that church and state should no longer be separated, with the government actively enforcing right wing politics under the guise of Christianity. If you have, you are not alone. From the book: Pastor Campbell has watched as Christian nationalism has taken over large swaths of the United States. And he has suffered the relational fallout of standing against it in both his community and his church... Christian nationalism is a worldview irreconcilable with Christianity... and the author equips Christians to minister to their Christian nationalist neighbors with the love and freedom of Jesus Christ.

Our 2025 Fall All-Church Study — Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor — begins October 12. Perhaps you have witnessed family members or friends fall prey to Christian nationalism, the belief that church and state should no longer be separated, with the government actively enforcing right wing politics under the guise of Christianity. If you have, you are not alone. From the book: Pastor Campbell has watched as Christian nationalism has taken over large swaths of the United States. And he has suffered the relational fallout of standing against it in both his community and his church... Christian nationalism is a worldview irreconcilable with Christianity... and the author equips Christians to minister to their Christian nationalist neighbors with the love and freedom of Jesus Christ.

​Wake up. Go to work. Come home. Go to bed. Then, tomorrow, you do it all over again. There are times where you say to yourself, "There must be more than this." There is. Your work has meaning. Whatever you do, whether it is your job, your hobbies, or your volunteerism, you have a unique purpose that only you can fulfill. The word "vocation" actually comes from the Latin word vocatio, which means God's calling on yore life. Your work is your calling. During Purpose: Why Your Work Has Meaning, you will discover your unique, God-given S.H.A.P.E. for making a difference in the world: your Spiritual gifts, Heart, Aptitudes, Personality, and Experiences and how God wants to you work through you in ways only you can do.

The Well welcomes special guest Stan Mitchell live and in person Sunday September 28! Stan Mitchell serves as a Teaching Pastor at The Village in Atlanta, GA as well as Pastor Emeritus of GracePointe Church in Nashville, TN, having served as its Lead Pastor from 2003 through 2019. In 2015, GracePointe made the move to the full affirmation and celebration of LGBTQ+ people. Prior to this he was the Teaching Pastor at Christ Church, also in Nashville, TN. He spends his vocational time now as a speaker, LGBTQ+ advocate, and consultant within the Progressive Christian movement.

​Wake up. Go to work. Come home. Go to bed. Then, tomorrow, you do it all over again. There are times where you say to yourself, "There must be more than this." There is. Your work has meaning. Whatever you do, whether it is your job, your hobbies, or your volunteerism, you have a unique purpose that only you can fulfill. The word "vocation" actually comes from the Latin word vocatio, which means God's calling on yore life. Your work is your calling. During Purpose: Why Your Work Has Meaning, you will discover your unique, God-given S.H.A.P.E. for making a difference in the world: your Spiritual gifts, Heart, Aptitudes, Personality, and Experiences and how God wants to you work through you in ways only you can do.

​Wake up. Go to work. Come home. Go to bed. Then, tomorrow, you do it all over again. There are times where you say to yourself, "There must be more than this." There is. Your work has meaning. Whatever you do, whether it is your job, your hobbies, or your volunteerism, you have a unique purpose that only you can fulfill. The word "vocation" actually comes from the Latin word vocatio, which means God's calling on yore life. Your work is your calling. During Purpose: Why Your Work Has Meaning, you will discover your unique, God-given S.H.A.P.E. for making a difference in the world: your Spiritual gifts, Heart, Aptitudes, Personality, and Experiences and how God wants to you work through you in ways only you can do.

​Wake up. Go to work. Come home. Go to bed. Then, tomorrow, you do it all over again. There are times where you say to yourself, "There must be more than this." There is. Your work has meaning. Whatever you do, whether it is your job, your hobbies, or your volunteerism, you have a unique purpose that only you can fulfill. The word "vocation" actually comes from the Latin word vocatio, which means God's calling on yore life. Your work is your calling. During Purpose: Why Your Work Has Meaning, you will discover your unique, God-given S.H.A.P.E. for making a difference in the world: your Spiritual gifts, Heart, Aptitudes, Personality, and Experiences and how God wants to you work through you in ways only you can do.

On August 3, we'll begin a brand new series of sermons entitled The Game: Life Lessons from Sports. Not everyone is a sports fan, of course, but even those who aren't know that many life lessons can be learned from the world of sports. Grit, toughness, determination, the importance of practice and goal-setting, how to face adversity, how to both win and lose gracefully, and how to believe in your God-given abilities are common lessons, among many others. Some members of The Well have even weighed in with bits of wisdom from your own sports experience. During the series, we'll see how common sports metaphors are in Scripture and how the lessons we learn in sports are closely related to biblical wisdom for life.

On August 3, we'll begin a brand new series of sermons entitled The Game: Life Lessons from Sports. Not everyone is a sports fan, of course, but even those who aren't know that many life lessons can be learned from the world of sports. Grit, toughness, determination, the importance of practice and goal-setting, how to face adversity, how to both win and lose gracefully, and how to believe in your God-given abilities are common lessons, among many others. Some members of The Well have even weighed in with bits of wisdom from your own sports experience. During the series, we'll see how common sports metaphors are in Scripture and how the lessons we learn in sports are closely related to biblical wisdom for life.

On August 3, we'll begin a brand new series of sermons entitled The Game: Life Lessons from Sports. Not everyone is a sports fan, of course, but even those who aren't know that many life lessons can be learned from the world of sports. Grit, toughness, determination, the importance of practice and goal-setting, how to face adversity, how to both win and lose gracefully, and how to believe in your God-given abilities are common lessons, among many others. Some members of The Well have even weighed in with bits of wisdom from your own sports experience. During the series, we'll see how common sports metaphors are in Scripture and how the lessons we learn in sports are closely related to biblical wisdom for life.

On August 3, we'll begin a brand new series of sermons entitled The Game: Life Lessons from Sports. Not everyone is a sports fan, of course, but even those who aren't know that many life lessons can be learned from the world of sports. Grit, toughness, determination, the importance of practice and goal-setting, how to face adversity, how to both win and lose gracefully, and how to believe in your God-given abilities are common lessons, among many others. Some members of The Well have even weighed in with bits of wisdom from your own sports experience. During the series, we'll see how common sports metaphors are in Scripture and how the lessons we learn in sports are closely related to biblical wisdom for life.

On August 3, we'll begin a brand new series of sermons entitled The Game: Life Lessons from Sports. Not everyone is a sports fan, of course, but even those who aren't know that many life lessons can be learned from the world of sports. Grit, toughness, determination, the importance of practice and goal-setting, how to face adversity, how to both win and lose gracefully, and how to believe in your God-given abilities are common lessons, among many others. Some members of The Well have even weighed in with bits of wisdom from your own sports experience. During the series, we'll see how common sports metaphors are in Scripture and how the lessons we learn in sports are closely related to biblical wisdom for life.

Does this summer feel a little blah? We live in a difficult time, and you may be feeling like this summer is less than you hoped for. If that describes you, you're invited next Sunday to a brand new series, The Cure for the Summertime Blues. The Old Testament prophet Elijah faced depression, financial anxiety, and stress over political realities, yet God comforted and provided for him. Learning from the life of the Elijah, you will discover everyday practices that can help you cope with the stress of life, find inner peace, and overcome the blahs you feel this summer.

Does this summer feel a little blah? We live in a difficult time, and you may be feeling like this summer is less than you hoped for. If that describes you, you're invited next Sunday to a brand new series, The Cure for the Summertime Blues. The Old Testament prophet Elijah faced depression, financial anxiety, and stress over political realities, yet God comforted and provided for him. Learning from the life of the Elijah, you will discover everyday practices that can help you cope with the stress of life, find inner peace, and overcome the blahs you feel this summer.

Does this summer feel a little blah? We live in a difficult time, and you may be feeling like this summer is less than you hoped for. If that describes you, you're invited next Sunday to a brand new series, The Cure for the Summertime Blues. The Old Testament prophet Elijah faced depression, financial anxiety, and stress over political realities, yet God comforted and provided for him. Learning from the life of the Elijah, you will discover everyday practices that can help you cope with the stress of life, find inner peace, and overcome the blahs you feel this summer.

Does this summer feel a little blah? We live in a difficult time, and you may be feeling like this summer is less than you hoped for. If that describes you, you're invited next Sunday to a brand new series, The Cure for the Summertime Blues. The Old Testament prophet Elijah faced depression, financial anxiety, and stress over political realities, yet God comforted and provided for him. Learning from the life of the Elijah, you will discover everyday practices that can help you cope with the stress of life, find inner peace, and overcome the blahs you feel this summer.

Does this summer feel a little blah? We live in a difficult time, and you may be feeling like this summer is less than you hoped for. If that describes you, you're invited next Sunday to a brand new series, The Cure for the Summertime Blues. The Old Testament prophet Elijah faced depression, financial anxiety, and stress over political realities, yet God comforted and provided for him. Learning from the life of the Elijah, you will discover everyday practices that can help you cope with the stress of life, find inner peace, and overcome the blahs you feel this summer.

Colby Martin is an author, speaker, and spiritual coach. As the author of two books (UnClobber: Rethinking Our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality, and, The SHIFT: A Survival Guide for Becoming a Progressive Christian), and as a prolific writer at PerspectiveShift.co, Colby continues to be a sought after voice for progressive Christianity. Currently a traveling preacher, digital pastor, and touring speaker, Colby advocates for an approach to the Christian faith that is rooted in the Way of Jesus, while also being adaptive to the world we inhabit. He believes that keeping an open heart and mind is the key to living a life of love and grace for all.

Everyone has experienced hurt in life, and everyone, and we do mean everyone, has habits, patterns, shortcomings, and "hang-ups" that we would rather be free from. This is part of what it means to be human. But that is not the end of the story... or your story. You can have healing, freedom, hope, a new beginning, and a new life because God cares for you, and we are here to support one another. During this series based on Scripture and the Eight Recovery Principles of Celebrate Recovery, you will discover how everyone needs to recover from something and what the road to recovery could look like for you.