A healthy faith doesn’t grow in isolation.

In this third Living the Vision message, we turn to Acts 2:41–47 and see that discipleship is not a private experience—it’s a shared one. From the earliest church to today, growth happens when we pray, learn, break bread, and live life together. The question is: Who helps you grow in faith, and with whom are you growing?

I'm Michael Bynum, pastor, coach, writer, entrepreneur, and fellow traveler. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @MWBynum.

You can explore more reflections, devotionals, and resources on my Substack page at hearingbeyondthenoise.com, or join me—or one of our awesome worship leaders—in person on Sunday morning. Worship times are listed on our church website at LHUMC.org.

Keywords:
Living the Vision, Acts 2:42, Grow together, Christian community, Spiritual growth, Discipleship in community, Fellowship, Prayer and teaching, Breaking bread, Early church model, Faith and relationships, Shared faith, Following Jesus together, Church life, United Methodist.

A smile isn't the same as a welcome. In this second Living the Vision message, we are challenged to move past comfort, control, and fear to offer the kind of welcome Christ gave us—one that makes space for real belonging.

I'm Michael Bynum, pastor, coach, writer, entrepreneur, and fellow traveler. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @MWBynum.

You can explore more reflections, devotionals, and resources on my Substack page at hearingbeyondthenoise.com, or join me—or one of our awesome worship leaders—in person on Sunday morning. Worship times are listed on our church website at LHUMC.org.

Keywords:

Living the Vision, Romans 15:7, Welcome all, Christian community, Belonging, Church hospitality, Radical welcome, Grace and unity, Discipleship, Following Jesus, Church growth, Inclusion in the church, Faith in action, Christian living, United Methodist

Grace comes first.
In this opening Living the Vision message, discover how God’s unearned love meets us where we are—and calls us to live and love differently.

I'm Michael Bynum, pastor, coach, writer, entrepreneur, and fellow traveler. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @MWBynum.

You can explore more reflections, devotionals, and resources on my Substack page at hearingbeyondthenoise.com, or join me—or one of our awesome worship leaders—in person on Sunday morning. Worship times are listed on our church website at LHUMC.org.

Keywords:
Grace, Ephesians 2:1–10, Living the Vision, Christian sermon, God’s love, saved by grace, faith and works, spiritual growth, Christian podcast, discipleship, church vision, grace changes everything, Methodist sermon, Michael Bynum.