This past Sunday at Storyline's Gathering, our children sung Christmas carols! In addition, we continued our look at different aspects of the life of faith.
The band performed songs by Roxette, David Ramirez and Echo Smith.
The Life of Faith: Community
The life of...a mother, teacher, accountant, American, doctor, student, etc., has certain aspects to it that make it unique. Some of these are cherished, some are challenging, but all are necessary to make that life work at the most fulfilling level.
The same is true of the life of...faith. This past Sunday, at Storyline's Gathering, we looked at one critical aspect of the life of faith that is often overlooked, and even ignored.
The band performed songs by The Beatles, Christian French, Rich Mullins, and more.
It's Not That Simple
As we've discussed extensively over the past several months at the Gathering, Grace has the power to transform. When we resolve ourselves to respond to God's grace, that transformation occurs. However, how can we be sure that we've been transformed? How do we know the goal has been achieved?
This past week at the Gathering, we discussed the process of transformation and what it takes to live the life of faith that Grace is calling us toward.
Mike Koch and the band covered songs from Death Cab for Cutie, David Ramirez, Matthew Price, and more.
Resolving to Respond, Pt. 3: So Abram Left
Happy Thanksgiving!
This past Sunday at Storyline's Gathering, our series, Resolved to Respond to the Grace of God concluded.
The band performed songs by Billie Eilish, Brandi Carlile, Jose Gonzalez and more.
Resolve to Respond, Pt. 2 - Seasoning
Have you ever been stunned by a gift? Something so generous, amazing, thoughtful...perfect? If so, you know it creates a space in us that gives us great joy but also pause...what now? what next?
The Grace of God is like that. How do we respond to Grace? That is the question we continued to explore last Sunday morning at Storyline's Gathering.
The band performed songs by Switchfoot, Bruce Cockburn, Waxahatchie, and Local Natives.
Resolve to Respond, Pt. 1 – Let It Happen
The holidays will be upon us soon, with all of the fun and chaos that come with them; but it is not exactly a great time to think deeply about what we'd like to change in the next year. And so, this past Sunday at Storyline's Gathering, before life goes into overdrive, we began a new series on resolutions for 2024.
The band performed songs by Adele, NeedtoBreathe, Oasis and Allen Stone.
Story Sunday 2023
Your story matters!
Each journey is unique to the individual. But what is true for all of us is the power of grace to change and affect our lives.
This past week, at the Gathering, we got to hear from five fellow Storyliners as they share the stories of how grace changed their story.
The band performed songs by Matisyahu, Joy Williams, and more.
Grace Changes Everything, Pt. 11: Death
This past Sunday, at Storyline's Gathering, we brought to a close our series, Grace Changes Everything. We considered the very last and most important aspect of life that Grace changes - without this change, none of the others amount to anything.
The band performed songs by The Band Perry, News Radicals, Patrick Droney and more.
Grace Changes Everything, Pt. 10: Us
In 2022, the self-help industry generated over 13 billion dollars. It seems like we are very interested in how to change.
This past Sunday, at Storyline's Gathering, we explored the unique way Jesus invites us to grow, change and flourish.
The band performed songs by Tom Petty, Genesis, Neil Young and Pearl Jam.
Grace Changes Everything, Pt. 9: Humility
The ability to change or grow is a fundamental aspect of what it means to be alive. This past Sunday morning at Storyline's Gathering, we continued our series, Grace Changes Everything, by looking at how grace changes change, or the way we grow.
The band performed songs by David Ramirez, Taylor Swift, Brooke Ligertwood, and more.
Grace Changes Everything, Pt. 8: Our Treasure
The life of Jesus is full of wisdom and revelation, but there was one subject he addressed more than any other.
Money.
But... why?
As we continued our series on the transformative power of grace, we explored the subject of wealth and money and the value of grace in today's world.
The band brought us songs from Pink Floyd, Gillian Welch, Tash Sultana, and more!
Grace Changes Everything, Pt. 7: 4D Faith
This past Sunday at Storyline's Gathering, we continued with our series, Grace Changes Everything, by considering how it even changes the nature and goal of faith itself.
The band performed songs by Miley Cyrus, Alicia Keys, Benjamin Hastings and more.
Grace Changes Everything, Pt. 6: The Leap of Grace
If Grace changes everything does that even include religion? How about faith? When we look at the life of Jesus the answer seems to be, yes.
This past Sunday at Storyline's Gathering, we explored how Jesus's Gospel of Grace reframes religion and transforms the nature of faith.
The band performed songs by Beyonce, The Rolling Stones, Waxahatchee and TARA.
Grace Changes Everything, Pt. 5: Suffering
Grace changes everything… but what about the very real things in life that are broken and seem like they’ll never be put back together?
This past week at the Gathering, we asked the question: does grace change our suffering?
The band played songs by The Killers, NEEDTOBREATHE,Chris Davenport, and more.
Grace Changes Everything, Pt. 4: Implications of Identity
We live in a world of glitz, marketing, spin, and hype; from products and politicians to the latest styles and apps, it seems like everything is oversold and under-delivers. And all the while, underneath it all, the Grace of God that made us and continues to sustain us, holds out a promise.
This past Sunday at Storyline's Gathering, we took another look at how theGrace of God, accepted and embraced, can begin to changeeverything about life and our life.
The band performed songs by Harry Styles, Will Reagan, Needtobreathe and more.