Living it out! - Compelling Love
Christian, if they do not see it being lived out in our lives, then where will they see it? How is the love of Christ compelling you? ...
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From Hopelessness to Thanksgiving - Psalm 13
We often find ourselves gripped by life and the feeling of hopelessness. We struggle with the fear of no answers....
Psalm 49
The certainty of death changes the meaning of life. Psalm 49, in its proverbial wisdom, tells us that the rich have a false sense of security and perception of invincibility, but this psalm says: not so fast. There is a time limit on their power and influence, and it will fade away. This psalm is a needed reminder that our power and life on this earth are temporary....
Fasting
We serve a God who desires the full attention of our soul, heart, and mind. Our souls long for the presence and refuge of our Creator. God has given us ways to experience His nearness through prayer and fasting....
Luke 22 - A Masterpiece of Love
Luke 22 contains moments of darkness, mystery, service, loneliness, violence, and compassion. However, the entire picture is a masterpiece of love....
Psalm 48
Our life-giving shelter is not outside of God. We will never find refuge and protection in this world, our idols, or ourselves that indeed cause us to offer holy praises in celebration. We are meant to dwell within the fortress of God, and there we will find all that we need....
Behold: The Self-Control of Jesus
In the raucous classroom of life, Jesus stayed on task. He kept His focus. He remembered His mission. And He did this so that He could teach us to do the same and help us as an advocate when we fail....
Behold: The Goodness of Jesus
Believers and unbelievers alike need to hear and see that our God not only provides good things, but He is goodness itself....
Behold: The Peace of Jesus
Biblical peace is more than just striving for the absence of conflict; it is taking action to restore true brokenness. The peace modeled by our Savior is more than a state of inner tranquility; it is a state of perfect wholeness and complete trust in God....
Living it Out! - Reimagined Generosity
How would it feel not to have to worry about food, or shelter, or finances because a kind host has given you all you need? Our God is such a host....
Living it Out! - Intentional Disciple-Making
Many believers move through the Christian life stagnant in their disciple-making as they have never been discipled themselves. We must uncover and address our hidden hearts, sins and struggles by opening ourselves to the Lord and the disciple-making process....
Living It Out! – Desperate Dependence
When will we get desperate for Him? In vulnerability, we must come before the Lord and ask the hard questions...
Keep ReadingLiving It Out! - Life-Giving Hope
Although not all our hopes will be fulfilled as we believe they should, we can still choose an attitude of joy. ...
Keep ReadingLiving It Out! - Anchoring Truth
Nothing can be hidden from Him who sees all things. God's Word has the power to pierce through the darkness of our souls....
Keep ReadingPray, Vote & Trust: Christians and Politics
We are called to influence this world while we are here, but we must not hold on to this world or politics too tightly. ...
Keep ReadingPerfect Peace - Refining Trials
How does a person speak of all that comes in battle with a life-threatening disease? How do you respond to a life altering trial? ...
Keep ReadingReal Talk: Who Has my Heart?
Does Jesus have your heart today? Are you running the race of life alone or have you asked the Lord to carry you?...
Keep ReadingReconciliation: The Mark of a Believer
We cannot be at war with God and at peace with others, and we cannot be at war with others and be at peace with God....
Keep ReadingDon't Be A Turkey: The Ungrateful Heart
Christians should be the most thankful people in the world, because we know what God has done for us....
Keep ReadingCrying Out to God: Help Me to Trust You
During times of adversity, it is natural for us to complain. We are tempted to doubt God has our best in mind....
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