Who Cares about Hospitality? - LIVING HOSPITALITY, Part 1

May 6, 2019

"Be hospitable to one another without grumbling." (1 Peter 4:9)

That’s the command St. Peter gives to a group of believers who were undergoing severe persecution and who believed that the end was near. To them he speaks about the importance of true, Christian hospitality.

Why? Is hospitality really that important? What does it mean to be hospitable? Does it mean merely inviting people over for dinner parties?

That’s the topic of our latest series at The Well called LIVING HOSPITALITY. We’ll explore the meaning and importance of hospitality and what it means to open up our homes and our hearts to others in need.

Habit 3: EAT WITH TWO PEOPLE - Seasoning Life Part 4

March 28, 2016

This week's habit is gonna be a fun one! We're on our third habit in the Seasoning Life seriesand this week our goal is to EAT WITH TWO PEOPLE, one of whom is not a member of my church.

Why are we talking about eating? Because whether or not you realize it, eating and drinking was a big part of the ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ. In fact, sharing a meal was such a point of emphasis in His life that people even accused Him of being a glutton and a drunkard!

“The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look, a glutton and a winebibber, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’” Luke 7:34

What is the significance of sharing a meal? Is there more to it than just eating some food? Why must we as Christians embrace and practice the habit of eating with others on a regular basis?

Tall, Dark & Lonely

December 11, 2015

Roses are red, I have a phone, nobody texts me, forever alone.

Loneliness is familiar to us all. The loneliness of those estranged from loved ones, those who work or study in isolation, or those who are socially outcast. The loneliness of a man sitting across the dinner table from his wife unable to convey his feelings, the loneliness of a family sitting in front of the television incapable of sharing their dreams, or the loneliness of a commuter on the subway surrounded by the silence of other commuters staring at each other’s shoes.

Loneliness is a universal human experience.

MANY MEMBERS, ONE BODY - The BodyShop Part 2

March 3, 2015

We began our exploration of what does it mean to be a "healthy" member of God's Body on earth by delving into the topic of COMMUNITY. Community is one of those things that every church talks about but very few church members actually find. It's one of those church "buzz words" that just sounds good and looks nice on our websites.

But is that all community is? Just a buzz word? Or is it something that we can actually find in our church? And if so, what do I need to do to find it?

Those are the questions that we discussed this week in the 2nd message of The BodyShop. We talked about what community means and where it comes from and why you can't be a healthy member in the Body of Christ without it. Check out the video above and hopefully it'll open the door for you to deepen your relationships with the fellow members in the Body of Christ.

THE DANIEL PLAN, Part 4 – We're Better Together

July 28, 2014

Community - one of the most overused words in churches everyone. Everyone talks about it, but so few actually experience. Is it possible to live healthy lives without it???

NO! Check out week 4 of THE DANIEL PLAN as my good friend Michael Guirguis talks about the importance of community and why it is essential for a balanced, healthy life. And make sure you stay tuned till the very end of the video for a memorable ending to this week's message.

And come join us for The Daniel Plan - either in person or by following along at TheWellAtSTSA.com - and find out what it means to "glorify God in your body." Enjoy!

The World's Original Problem

September 18, 2013

Trivia question - what was the first “problem” that ever existed in the world? The first dilemma that man had to solve?

a) Rush hour traffic
b) Long lines at the DMV
c) In-laws
d) Loneliness and lack of relationship

If you guessed D, you are correct!

Look no further than the second chapter in the Bible and you’ll see that before there were wars and disasters and violence and diseases – all the things that came as a result of sin – there was another problem...LONELINESS.

“And the Lord God said, “It is not good that man should be alone.” (Genesis 2:18)

Keep in mind that at the time, everything was good in the world. No problems. No pain. No sickness. No unemployment. No fighting. No construction on the Beltway during rush hour. Everything was just "good".

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