Our Community Table

  You are invited to  "Our Community Table". We are a small group for meaningful conversations about Jesus, prayer, friendship, and spiritual growth. Everyone is welcome, and no question is off limits. Come as you are and leave encouraged We meet online every Thursday at 7 p.m. Pacific Time.  Our first meeting will be on 6/12. Meetings will continue every week at the same time. No need to register, just click on the link below! Click Here to Join Us Requirement: All discussions at the community table must remain confidential. What is said at our community table stays at the table.  If you have any questions or comments, or want to join the community table or receive a weekly reminder, please send an email to vajohns@att.net

 Study Guide for Our Community Table Jun2 18, 2026 Receiving What Only Heaven Can Give Key Scripture: "A man can receive nothing unless it has been given to him from heaven." — John 3:27 (NKJV) Opening Thought John the Baptist understood something that many believers struggle to remember: everything of eternal value comes from God. Knowledge of Christ, spiritual growth, wisdom, peace, and transformation are not achievements we earn; they are gifts we receive. Tozer often challenged Christians to move beyond merely knowing facts about Jesus and to pursue a living encounter with the Son of God. The greatest need of the Church is not more information but greater revelation of Christ Himself. When we see Jesus clearly, our priorities change, our worship deepens, and our hearts are transformed. John the Baptist's statement is both humbling and hopeful. It is humbling because we cannot manufacture spiritual life. It is hopeful because God delights in giving Himself to th...

 OBEDIENT DAILY LIVING The morning sun had barely risen when Elandor stepped outside his small dwelling on the edge of the quiet valley. The air was cool, the kind that brushed the skin with a gentle reminder that life was both fragile and renewing. He paused for a moment, letting the stillness settle into him. This was the hour he cherished most—the hour before the world stirred, before voices rose, before choices pressed themselves upon him. He carried no physical burden on his back, yet he felt the weight of something deeper, something chosen rather than imposed. It was not a cross of wood or iron, not the kind that ancient soldiers forced upon condemned men. His was different—voluntary, inward, invisible to the untrained eye. But it was real. He had learned long ago that the believer’s cross was not thrust upon him by an officer or a judge. No one pointed to a beam and commanded, “Carry this.” Instead, the invitation had come softly, almost quietly, from the One who had walked ...

  Study Guide: The Cross of Daily Obedience Basic Comprehension Questions Who is the main character in the story? What time of day did Elandor begin his walk? What kind of cross did Elandor carry? Who was Elandor's mentor? What lesson did Jorren teach about greatness? What realization did Elandor have during his season of spiritual drought? Who approached Elandor asking for help? What problem was Mira facing? How did Elandor help Mira's brother, Taren? According to Jorren, what is the difference between spiritual mediocrity and sainthood? Key Truths from the Story The believer's cross is chosen, not forced. Obedience often happens in ordinary moments. Following Christ involves dying to self rather than seeking dramatic suffering. True greatness is found in a willing heart. Daily acts of humility, repentance, and sacrifice are part of carrying one's cross. Application Questions What are some "ordinary" opportunities in ...