Flourishing. Flourishing is defined as growing vigorously, being prosperous, and or thriving. We have our perspectives on what flourishing looks like specifically for us. Often it is simply our perception of having enough of what we want. So we need to consider what we want as opposed to what we really need to survive and to flourish. Romans 14:17 gives us a glimmer of what flourishing requires. “For the kingdom of God does not consist of food and drink, but righteousne

FURTHER THOUGHTS IN DEUTERONOMY: LIVING AS GOD'S PEOPLE, MARKED BY HIS PRESENCE This past Sunday, we continued in our study of Deuteronomy, and we looked at Deuteronomy 23:9-24. And we discovered that there is much to consider. If you didn't get a chance to read the passage, check it out! One thing we considered is how much God interests Himself in the nitty gritty of life. How we deal with our money, our food, our resources…how we take care of our homes, our marriages, all