The Well Church of the Nazarene

Good is revealed in the character of God, and in Genesis 1 God's declares: This is what is supposed to be.

Series Description:
Our culture defines “good” by preference, performance, or comparison. But throughout scripture, we see that good is more than what feels right or what simply works for us. Good is what reflects God Himself.

“Good” is declared by God over creation. It flows from His character, becomes distorted by sin, and is restored through covenant, embodied in Christ, and then reproduced in God’s people through the Holy Spirit. It’s not just a moral category… it’s a movement. And together, we’re going to discover what it looks like to recapture the meaning of “good” the way God intended it.

 

It has been a summer of opportunity for transformation at The Well! From the healing and hope of Celebrate Recovery Summit in Tennessee to big encounters at the Nazarene Youth Conference in Salt Lake City, we want to celebrate how God is moving, restoring hearts, and shaping our community. 

Judi shares her story of how God used His Word, His creation, His people, and music to reveal the truth--that He is good even when circumstances are not good--and bring about healing in her life. To God be the glory for what He has done!

Living Proof concludes by reminding us that mature faith is sustained through patience, prayer, authenticity and restoration. Living proof faith depends on God in all of life’s ups and downs, and pursues those who have wandered leading to the ultimate evidence--a sinner turning back to Jesus. 

James reminds us that our lives, our plans, and our stuff are temporary gifts that should be surrendered to God's purposes rather than used for our own security. A faith that leaves evidence holds everything with open hands. Living proof trusts God's provision enough to obey even it doesn’t make sense, to plan with humility, and to live generously.

According to James, there are two types of wisdom: earthly wisdom and wisdom from above. How do we know which type we have? James 3:13-4:10 suggests that the evidence is in the way we live our lives. Perhaps it's time for an honest evaluation of the type of wisdom we have?

Our words have immense power--for evil or good--based on their source. Do they come from ourselves and our own efforts? Or from the Holy Spirit and His power? Our daily response reflects in eternity.

James reminds us that we are the hands and feet of Jesus, branches that bear fruit, saved for Christ. Actions that others can see, can witness. This compliments Paul’s teaching that we are saved by grace through the blood of Jesus. He is the root, and we are saved in Christ. Root, branches, fruit--grace producing living proof for others to follow.

The good news leaves no room for favoritism, because every person bears God's image. Living proof faith believes there are no lost causes and every believer reflects the heart of Jesus by showing mercy, honoring the overlooked, and making room at the table for everyone.

God's Word was never intended to stop at our ears; it was meant to take root in our hearts. A life that bears fruit moves beyond listening to Jesus and lives like Jesus through obedience, compassion, and purity, leaving behind living proof of a life transformed by grace and truth.