Jeremiah 29:11 is one of the most famous Bible verses — a passage the promises good things, a wonderful future, and a powerful hope. But without the context, we can sometimes miss the deeper meaning. The surrounding verses remind us that we are called to be ‘resident missionary’s,’ to plant and establish our lives where God calls us, and to build a foundational faith that gets passed on for generations to come. Then, from this place of being resident missionary’s, we can point people to the wonderful vision and hope of Jesus Christ — the One who has come to make all things new.

Money follows you until the day you die — wouldn’t it be weird if Jesus never talked about such an important topic? The Bible has a lot to say when it comes to money, generosity, and giving. Jeff starts this new series by talking about how ‘Love Gives & Giving Transforms.’ Listen in as we discover together the blessing and spiritual battle you face when it comes to money and generosity.

As we continue our series: Love FoCo, Jeff shares about how one of the best ways to love our city is to “always pray” for our city. Simply put: a praying person changes the world. With that in mind, let’s respond to this week’s challenge to ALWAYS PRAY by praying for our families, praying for our church, and praying for our city.

Jeff kicks off the new year and our new series by calling us to prayer and action for our city. He reminds us that we are called to live, work and play with people who do not share or beliefs. Also, we have the ability to be friends and family to those who may have none. So, pray for your city in 2020. Imagine the impact if we all did! What if we all worked for our city's good? Through prayer and action, we can transform and grow our city.