Beyond Sunday: Living Out What We Hear
Here, we dig deeper into Scripture, reflect on what it means to live out God’s truth, and encourage one another to make sure what we believe is firmly rooted in His Word. Following Jesus is not only about showing up to church. It is about walking with Him every day of the week.
The heart of Beyond Sunday is simple:
To help you come home to God’s truth, carry it into your home, and live it out wherever you go.
Read along, think deeply, ask questions, and take your next step of faith. Together, we can be a church family that not only listens to God’s Word but lives it every day, beyond Sunday.
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