Flourishing

At a pivotal point in his journey, Jesus tells a tale about investments, a returning king, and his subjects–but it’s really about our journey. This story shows us the secret to a life of true joy, fulfillment, and worth.

Jesus cast a vision for the flourishing life by emphasizing inner character and interpersonal compassion. While this life is attractive, it can feel elusive. How do we realize it?

While suffering is often listed as the reason why people struggle to believe or disbelieve in God, it’s curious that for the Apostle Paul it is central to spiritual growth and what it means to flourish in life.

Is faith supposed to come naturally to us? Why does it often feel like it’s such a struggle? How can the life of faith, however difficult it proves to be, help us flourish? We’ll explore these questions in this introduction to our fall series “Wrestling With God.”

Why are families often the most difficult place for us to incorporate what it means to be a person of faith? How can we develop healthy, flourishing relationships within our families?

What makes for a truly great, fruitful life, not only one with lasting meaning, but one that contributes to the common good, and fills us with deep happiness? Jesus here casts a vision for this kind of life, shares the secret to discovering it, and shows us how we can grow in it.