After two weeks of not being able to meet because of the snow, we are so excited to be back!

And today is a big day at WSC, because we are entering into a yearlong sermon series on spiritual disciplines called, "Practice," where we’ll explore one spiritual discipline each month—starting with prayer.

Brock kicks off the series and invites us into a transformative year of spiritual formation with a powerful word, challenging us to move beyond passive church attendance into active discipleship. At its heart lies a crucial distinction: while nothing we do can earn our salvation—that comes through Christ alone—there is much we can do to grow as Christians. The sermon draws from Philippians 4:9, where Paul urges us to practice what we've learned, and introduces a year-long journey through spiritual disciplines like prayer, fasting, confession, and worship. What makes this particularly compelling is the honest acknowledgment that many of us feel under-discipled—we have passion and hunger for God but lack direction on where to channel that energy. The challenge is beautifully simple yet profound: spend 15 minutes daily in silence with God, your Bible, and an open heart. Not to earn favor, but to hear His voice. This isn't about religious performance or becoming self-righteous; it's about faith expressing itself through love. We're called to move from information to transformation, recognizing that our motives matter as much as our methods. The ultimate goal isn't to become better at looking spiritual, but to become more loving, more Christ-like, and more attuned to the Father's voice.