As we are children of God, we must learn to walk in the light. Although we may occasionally trip and fail, we don’t want to stumble aimlessly in the darkness of the world, but instead get up and try again and follow the path God has set forth for us.
Read MoreAll around us in society today are attempts to lead us astray. The darkness of worldly things purports to be the solution to the emptiness you may feel in your life, but God’s reality says otherwise— true fulfillment comes only from His light.
Read MoreA new year means renewal, and in many ways, starting life anew. Just like newborn animals look to their parents to learn about the world and imitate their behaviors, we should be childlike in our imitation of God. We should find opportunities to mirror God’s great love, to follow His example, and replicate it in our own lives.
Read MoreWhat does it look like to be changed through Christ? The behavior we are told to reject is normal, easy, and natural, but God gives us the power to be different and it is only through Him the old or dead can be made into a new life.
Read MoreAre we living a moral life according to God’s law and spirit? We must do the things He has called us to do, not for our own edification, but for the building and strengthening of the church. When we put away our old lives, we begin a new life in Christ.
Read MoreWhen we keep our eyes on Christ and use our gifts for the purpose with which we have been tasked, we experience significant changes within ourselves and our relationship with the church.
Read MoreWhen we keep Christ at the center, we are unified in our directions and the church body grows to the glory of God. Each of us are given a specific opportunity to glorify God through our individual skills and abilities. God has given us these gifts because He wants to use us!
Read MoreGod has purposed each of us with a calling, that we know Him and make Him known to others. But are we living or walking in a manner that is worthy of our mighty calling? What does a worthy life look like?
Read MoreThe mystery of God is grace for us all beyond our own imagination. Discover how God’s mystery can be realized in each of our lives by understanding God’s love. When we know God’s grace, we are able to live in such a way that everything we do will be for His glory and honor.
Read MoreSometimes God works in our lives in a way that is counter to our own preconceived ideas or experiences. It can be hard to fathom God’s mysteries, but we can know when we trust God, He has what’s best in store for us.
Read MoreGod’s grace shapes how we live daily. God is always working in our lives and reveals Himself to us in a unique and special way. It is through Christ in you— that God’s righteousness should be expressed within us, who are so unrighteous, is deeply mysterious.
Read MoreWithout Christ, we were excluded from the Kingdom of God. But Jesus is the answer, bringing near those who are far away. His unifying peace welcomes in those who feel like strangers or outsiders into His family.
Read MoreIt’s up to us to live out the great gift that is salvation! If we miss the ramifications and implications of salvation, we’ll also miss the opportunities that we have been given to be the light for other people that God has placed in our lives.
Read MoreIf you have accepted Jesus, you have gone from being dead to being alive in Christ. While death is the way of the world, it is only through God’s generosity you are given rich, vibrant life!
Read MoreYou may have experiences letdowns and disappointments leading you to wonder why you should trust Jesus and God’s Word in your life. It is still sometimes hard to know and believe that what God has planned for you is best. But God’s Word demonstrates how we can know that God’s plan is something you can depend on.
Read MoreAs Christians, we should make sure the first thing people identify about us is primarily our faith in Jesus Christ. Our faith should be on display in both good and challenging times; in our families, our occupations, our communities, and our neighborhoods. It is not something we’ll ever finish— living our faith is a continuous thing that happens every day of our lives.
Read MoreThis Palm Sunday we look at what Jesus Christ accomplished for us. The redemption offered to us brings forgiveness of our sins by God’s grace. Wherever you are this Easter, ask yourself— Have I received the gift Jesus accomplished?
Read MoreThis Palm Sunday we look at what Jesus Christ accomplished for us. The redemption offered to us brings forgiveness of our sins by God’s grace. Wherever you are this Easter, ask yourself— Have I received the gift Jesus accomplished?
Read MoreSometimes we are so focused on the ways God sends us worldly blessings, such as success in relationships, work, or health, that we fail to appreciate the spiritual blessings He has granted us. God’s spiritual blessings are freely given to us—they are foundational to our relationship with Him and they outshine any other blessing God chooses to bestow.
Read MoreWhen we say, “God bless you!” the statement is usually focused toward another person, but blessings don’t start with us! Our relationship with with the Lord is a two-way street— so what does it mean for us to bless God?
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