CrossWalk Community Church Napa

Pride and egocentrism is a joy thief. How did the lack of humility show up in the story of Joseph in Genesis 37-50? What do the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu have to say about humility and joy? How does our personality type impact our egotistical expression?

Perspective can make an enormous difference in our experience of life, including the amount of joy we feel.

Hear Michael Gungor's thoughts on joy.

Somedays it feels like the world is crashing in. We feel overwhelmed. Easter's resurrection stories serve as a reminder that joy is present as well, waiting to be found. This is not a silver lining - the joy doesn't justify the suck. But the joy is present as a reminder that no matter how awful things are, it's not all awful.

Easter reminds us that no matter what the circumstances - good and bad alike - the loving presence of God is with us, and will be forevermore. No matter what, "This is the day that the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it."

During the last week of Jesus' life, how was he able to maintain his shalom ethos? Surely he was tempted toward self-aggrandizement, or anger, or frustration, or defeat, or egocentrism. How did he stay on center?

How do we think about money? Who was our model of how we relate to money? Is it possible that there is a richer way to living than building and hoarding as much as possible for ourselves? Is there a way that flows with life, love, and God?

Enjoy this immersive journey into one of Jesus' incredible acts of healing and hope.

We are all leaders. We lead in every conversation we have and with every decision we make. How can we be gracious leaders?

Jonathon Foster recounts his journey with grief, theological growth, and a surprising answer that turns out to be a question - one that can help us navigate the greatest challenges of life.