Joel discussed the importance of reading the bible in a daily routine. In Joel's words... "The Bible leads to understanding, and it can change hopelessness to eternal hope." So.. what better for us to do than to do a study of Romans 14...?!?!

Joel helped point out the need of being a disciple through respect and love for each other. Including not being judgmental of fellow brothers and sisters in Christ (Romans 14:1-4). We also discussed the importance of helping our brothers along the walk of faith, and doing so in Love. So many times we forget that others are on the same journey as us. We need to be reminded to do what leads to "peace and mutual edification" (Romans 14:5-21). And to conclude, Joel wanted to make sure we all knew that we shouldn't condemn ourselves to be a leader or to be a disciple because we don't "know enough," haven't "read the bible completely," or "don't understand." Basically, we ask God for direction, but then fail to believe that we are able to complete the task given to us from God. We must be free and believe that we can do what God puts on our heart because he is with us while we are executing out his will (Romans 14:22-23).