Sundays at Cumberland

Live Carefully

We tend to think of wisdom as *one specific choice* amongst the many different options that may be available to us. But the reality is that our lives are often much more complex. In the Bible, Paul writes to Jesus-followers with a clear recommendation concerning how they choose to navigate the ever-changing culture. He says to simply, “Live carefully.” We must take this ancient wisdom and embrace it for our modern context to ensure that we use our lives to make the most of every opportunity.

Parental Guidance is Advised

Are you ready for what happens next?? This tension is the common heartbeat of every Jesus-follower who has ever stood at the edge of something new - grateful for where God has brought them, yet still wondering about tomorrow. As it turns out, we need guidance...

The Mysterious Gifts of Motherhood

Scripture certainly commands us to honor our mother, but it’s also important to try and UNDERSTAND her. Admittedly, it can be difficult to grasp the weight of her responsibility, but even beyond that, a mother’s role continues to face unforeseen challenges - unlikely treasures that ultimately point to the One who carried the greatest burden of all.

What if We Were Wise? (pt 2)

We tend to think of wisdom as a type of elite "intelligence," and therefore, we assume it’s reserved for just a select few. But God’s word makes it clear that wisdom is actually available to all - AS NEEDED...

What if We Were Wise? (pt 1)

Freedom is a GIFT -- and a RISK. We have so many options and the individual agency to choose them, but we must learn to ask a completely different question of ourselves: What if we were wise? In Jesus’ closing thoughts from his Sermon on the Mount, he points us to an important consideration that should change the foundation of our entire lives…