This week we explore the felt experience of faith and what it means to hold on to faith even when emotions fluctuate. We discuss how faith can be both a deep, personal relationship with God and a set of religious practices that sustain us through life’s ups and downs. From a conversation with my son about bacon to the story of the “beloved disciple” racing to the empty tomb, we dive into how our faith is shaped by unique experiences, rituals, and sometimes even doubts.

Whether you feel close to God today or find yourself going through the motions, this message will encourage you to embrace faith as a lived journey. We’ll look at how both the emotional and practical aspects of faith play a role in helping us hold on, especially when things get tough.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Faith is not just an emotion; it’s also about the rhythms and practices that guide us.
• Our unique experiences and stories are valid expressions of our journey with God.
• You are invited to see yourself as the “beloved disciple,” fully part of the ongoing story of Jesus.

🙌 If you’ve ever felt disconnected or struggled with how to keep your faith vibrant, this message is for you.

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As pastors and friends, this is a question that emerges in conversation pretty regularly. We all have doubts about what we believe, questions about whether our beliefs are well-founded, and we struggle sometimes to find the rhythms and habits that support the faith we want to foster. At Commons, we think wrestling with these questions is an essential part of being a faith-full human. In fact, our journey towards understanding who Jesus is and what He teaches often brings us to a point where we must wrestle with our uncertainties, and hopefully do it together.

Throughout this series, we will delve into these themes, offering practical insights and encouragement. We will explore how our doubts can lead to deeper faith, how friendships can support us, and how volunteering can bring us closer to God and each other. Together, let's hold onto faith, knowing that it is through our questions, our connections, and our acts of service that we truly find the divine.

This week, we explore how faith can evolve through critical ideas, personal growth, and changing life experiences. Centered on the journey of faith, this series tackles topics like theology, doubt, and resilience. Through the story of Nicodemus, we learn about deconstructing and rebuilding faith, embracing uncertainty, and trusting in a love beyond ourselves. This is an invitation to hold on, grow, and continuously be “born again” into new spiritual depths.

There is no doubt that every single one of us cares about the planet. Driving west through valleys made low by the Rocky Mountains is just one way to feel small in the best possible way. But how do we hold that care, and that smallness, alongside the convictions of our faith? Is it love God, love people, love the planet? If Jesus didn’t say that, could he have? Through the themes of play, awe, sustainability, and change we’ll consider how our love of God can fuse with our love of creation.

There is no doubt that every single one of us cares about the planet. Driving west through valleys made low by the Rocky Mountains is just one way to feel small in the best possible way. But how do we hold that care, and that smallness, alongside the convictions of our faith? Is it love God, love people, love the planet? If Jesus didn’t say that, could he have? Through the themes of play, awe, sustainability, and change we’ll consider how our love of God can fuse with our love of creation.

There is no doubt that every single one of us cares about the planet. Driving west through valleys made low by the Rocky Mountains is just one way to feel small in the best possible way. But how do we hold that care, and that smallness, alongside the convictions of our faith? Is it love God, love people, love the planet? If Jesus didn’t say that, could he have? Through the themes of play, awe, sustainability, and change we’ll consider how our love of God can fuse with our love of creation.

There is no doubt that every single one of us cares about the planet. Driving west through valleys made low by the Rocky Mountains is just one way to feel small in the best possible way. But how do we hold that care, and that smallness, alongside the convictions of our faith? Is it love God, love people, love the planet? If Jesus didn’t say that, could he have? Through the themes of play, awe, sustainability, and change we’ll consider how our love of God can fuse with our love of creation.