by Phil Graves | Jan 23, 2026 | Beyond Sunday
Why the Table Matters Tables have a way of changing things. At a table, we slow down. We listen. We laugh. We share stories. We notice when someone’s quiet or hurting. Tables create space for honesty and connection in ways few other places can. That’s why tables...
by Phil Graves | Jan 20, 2026 | Beyond Sunday
Belonging Isn’t Enough Belonging matters. It really does. We all want a place where we’re known, welcomed, and accepted. That’s why the idea of family resonates so deeply with us. Family is where we’re supposed to feel safe. Where we can exhale. Where we know there’s...
by Phil Graves | Jan 16, 2026 | Beyond Sunday
One Table, One Family We don’t all come from the same background. We don’t all think the same way. We don’t all respond to faith in the same way. And that’s okay. What unites us is not uniformity, but the gospel. One Lord. One faith. One baptism. One God and Father of...
by Phil Graves | Jan 14, 2026 | Beyond Sunday
Roots Matter More Than Rules Faith was never meant to be about rules alone. Rules without roots don’t last. They create pressure, not life. But when faith is rooted in truth, it grows strong and steady. That’s why Scripture matters so much. The Bible isn’t just a book...
by Phil Graves | Jan 12, 2026 | Beyond Sunday
What We Believe Shapes How We Live Every family believes something. Some families believe dinner should be eaten together. Some believe football Sundays are sacred. Others believe Christmas has to be done a certain way, no exceptions. Those beliefs shape how life is...
by Phil Graves | Jan 10, 2026 | Beyond Sunday
Why Spiritual Growth Happens at the Table Some of the most important moments in life happen around tables. Families grow closer around tables. Friendships deepen around tables. Honest conversations happen around tables. That is also where discipleship happens. Jesus...
