As we consider where God is leading us as a church and as individuals, we need to remember what really keeps us in line with God’s vision. The daily work of ministry can’t be done according to God’s will without a devotion to prayer. Without prayer, we aren’t anticipating the opportunities that God sends our way. Pray that God opens doors so that you may carry the light of the Gospel to others.
Read MoreRegardless of where you are in your life, whether you have denied or failed Christ, Jesus on the cross makes it possible for you to be restored. If we understand the forgiveness God has given us, we must understand that our own forgiveness must be given away. We show proof of our love for God by caring for the people God loves.
Read MoreOn Palm Sunday we anticipate the coming excitement of Easter and the work of salvation that was given to us, and reflect on the condition that salvation brought us out of— a state of loss, guilt, and sin. We all know the famous story of Peter denying Jesus three times, but we also deny Christ unintentionally. by not exemplifying our love for God in our lives through both words and actions.
Read MoreWhen we are lost in the wilderness, God provides a path for us to follow; when our lives become a dry, hopeless desert, God becomes like a source of fresh water. God is ready to do something new in your life, so be prepared to experience it. Draw close to the Lord so that you can recognize when God begins to move.
Read MoreIf you are reading through the Bible you may struggle with Leviticus—how can ancient cleanliness laws apply to your life in the modern day? Each of us is imperfect, and at some point we are unclean. The rules in Leviticus also symbolize the way sin impacts us, and how we can be made clean again.
Read MoreWhen we try to advance the gospel, we are often faced with a world that doesn’t understand. This makes our responsibility to proclaim the God’s Word to the people ever greater. Appreciating all that the Word encompasses will equip you to bring this message to the world.
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