Roots: Advent and the Family Story of Jesus A new branch will grow from a stump of a tree; so a new king will come from the family of Jesse.…
Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 NLT Extreme Joy -…
Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18a NLT Pray in the…
Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18a NLT Extreme joy is…
Vocational Health Current: your occupation, business, or profession. Original: Latin vocare, or voice – meaning to follow the voice of God, or to do what we are called to do.…
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2a NIV Our financial health is transformed when we view money…
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2a NIV Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another,…
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. (Romans 12:2a NIV) Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Eli, Eli,…
1) Connect with GOD and Connect with OTHERS. A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. (Proverbs 17:17 NIV) Cast all your anxiety on Him because…
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I have everything I need. 2 He lets me rest in green pastures. He leads me to calm water. 3 He gives me new…
11 To illustrate the point further, Jesus told them this story: “A man had two sons. 12 The younger son told his father, ‘I want my share of your estate…
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2a NIV Why are goals important for changing our lives? 1)…
All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer. A deep sense of awe came…
But as the believers rapidly multiplied, there were rumblings of discontent. The Greek-speaking believers complained about the Hebrew-speaking believers, saying that their widows were being discriminated against in the daily…
Remembering But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. James 1:22 (NLT) Listen, O Israel! The Lord is our…
“To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds;…
Churches Get Stuck When... 1) Decline goes unnoticed. You have forsaken the love you had at first. - Revelation 2:4 NIV 2) Prayer gets replaced. He said to them, “The Scriptures declare, ‘My Temple…
JONAH AND THE WHALE BIG FISH 4 questions to ask when reading your Bible: Who wrote it? _____________________________________________________ When did they write it?_____________________________________________ Why did they write it? ______________________________________________ Who…
JESUS AND THE SAMARITAN WOMAN [Jesus] came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the field that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there; and Jesus, tired…
THREE MEN AND THE FIERY FURNACE More than fire: Navigating change as a God follower Change #1) Enduring through pain only to be called everything but what your mama…