September 20, 2023
Full
What fills up your being? How do you define faith? What do you most want to be full of and why? The book of Acts gives us a compelling description of Stephen.
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August 21, 2023
Who Alone is Worthy
As the self-existent One, God is worthy of our praise. Before the world began, He was; in this moment, He is; at any and every future time, He will be. He is holy and unique, unlike any other. God sits enthroned above all heaven and earth.
Read more..July 25, 2023
Walk in Love
Just as a small child imperfectly mimics a parent’s actions, disciples of Jesus copy Him. In these verses in Ephesians, lies a key way to imitate God: walk in love.
Read more..July 17, 2023
Expecting God to Speak
“So I sent for you immediately, and it was good of you to come. Now we are all here in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has commanded you to tell us.” Acts 10:33
Read more..July 13, 2023
Just and True
A lot of people talk about right and wrong these days, as if they were random or variable things. If no absolute truth exists, then the powerful determine what justice is.
Read more..May 3, 2023
The Fruit of Our Lips
God calls us to openly acknowledge Jesus as our Lord and Messiah. The apostles rejoiced because their disgrace came from being aligned with Jesus.
Read more..April 26, 2023
Nothing On My Own
The Spirit shows us God’s goodness, his glory, and his power. The Spirit reminds us of Jesus’ obedience, his sacrifice, and his love. By revealing God’s character and reminding us of God’s commands, the Spirit guides us to do nothing on our own, but only the will of the Father.
Read more..December 30, 2022
Invited to Rest
Jesus invites us to rest. My life, (particularly over the Christmas season), often feels scattered, frenzied, and harried. If that sounds like your life too, take a moment to ponder these words of Jesus, found in Matthew’s gospel.
Read more..November 29, 2022
Knowing Jesus’ Voice
John 10:27 “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” Heavenly Father, thank you for this incredible truth: that I can know your voice. I want to follow you, so help me to listen and respond to everything you say. Amen.
Read more..July 24, 2022
Competing Voices
Are you walking on the path that is Jesus? Heavenly Father, I want to hear Your voice and walk in Your way.
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