Articles
Overcoming Apathy and Indifference
Only the good shepherd, when we have a clear vision, primarily his love for us, can provide what we truly need. Over and over again, we need to plead: “Lord, remind me of how much you love me.”
Discovering Rest When You’re Exhausted Part 2
Listen to his invitation again: “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” Matthew 11:28-30
Discovering Rest When You’re Exhausted, Part 1
Jesus was often busy but he was never in a hurry, because he knew exactly who he was, and he followed the lord and he was confident in his love with the father and that’s the way we can live as well. So, how is your pace, how are you doing? Would you describe your life as, yes, experiencing a lot of unrest, dis-ease, in your spirit?
Discovering Peace in Anxiety, Part 2
The grace of God has come to us and as the deer pants for the water our soul cries out to God because he has made us for himself and you will never find rest, until you turn to him and give your life to him.
Discovering Peace in Anxiety, Part I
Don’t be surprised when you have to reconstruct your friend group, constantly, during the seasons of life. You’ve got to stay faithful and reach out to others, this is God’s plan for you. We’re never meant to be alone and what happens with our mental illness and challenges that we face is that we tend to alienate and isolate ourselves. Don’t let it happen.
Is Easter Just Another Nice Holiday?
One day we’ll have his purpose, and peace, and power forever. Not just for Easter, but for every day. We need him every day. And we can have him, every day.
Come to Christ, the King of Peace
We’re longing for, we hungering for a better world. Everybody knows it, believer or not, the world is broken. We’re like a fish out of water, gasping for air, we know that this is not what it’s supposed to be. So even our grief is an expression of faith.
The Passion of the Christ is You
He chose to die, for you. Before he made you, he knew he would die for you. That’s how much he loves you. The passion of the Christ is you.
Pouring Out Our Hearts in Prayer
May our attitude in prayer be laced with confidence, boldness, and humility as we come before the Father.
When Prayer Becomes Idolatry
The only way to living this out is not simply by doing the right things, but doing the right things for the right reasons.
Living Water
We are surrounded by a world that is either trying to drink sand or despairing that they are thirsty creatures living in a universe with no water. And we – you and I – often join them in doing the same things: whether filling our mouths with sand or despairing of our hopeless condition. So let us come to Christ by having compassion on those around us and be conduits of the Holy Spirit in their lives. This is what Christ has called us to. This is the gift that God has given us. Amen.
Lead Us Not into Temptation, but Deliver Us from Evil, Part II
We need to declare war against sin in our lives. Explore your sources of strength, what do you have in your arsenal? How are you putting on the whole armor of God? Who is your accountability partner or confidant who will encourage you, help you to see your blind spots and one who you trust and talk about your struggles or mistakes in your life?
Lead Us Not into Temptation, but Deliver Us from Evil
So who do we fight? We fight the devil and the satanic forces that are at work in our lives. Living in this awareness of the enemy is essential to a thriving Christian life.
And Forgive Us Our Debts as We Forgive Our Debtors
As Jesus was nailed to the cross, he prayed that God would forgive the people that were killing him. Among those were you and me. Jesus wants us to live forgiven and to forgive. Who do you need to forgive today?
Give Us Our Daily Bread
Jesus said in John 4:34, “My FOOD is to do the will of the one who sent me to accomplish his work.” HE is our sustenance, his purpose for your life is what brings life. He is the bread of life, come to him and have your fill and go and tell others where they can find bread to eat as well.
Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done
Through the king and the kingdom, we find our place; one consuming passion. Are you living that way?
Hollowed be Thy Name
Dear friends, we have a wonderful and divine assignment: to declare the goodness of the Lord. God’s metric of success is faithfulness. After worship comes proclamation; we can share God’s goodness with those within our circle of influence.
Lord, Teach Us to Pray: Our Father in Heaven
Our father connects us to every person on this planet. Herse’s why: not everyone is a part of the family and he’s calling us to live as children of God in the world. We are his representatives. HE is with us all the time and we are his ambassadors.
The Father’s Extravagant Blessing
In a world that is often hard and chaotic, God has bent down to bless you personally. God of infinite benefits gives them to you. And though the world may frown, God’s beaming countenance is upon you.
When God Spoke Human
If you want to know that God is like, look at Jesus, what was the God that Jesus loved and served? Who was that good and beautiful God? Who is the father that Jesus served and worshipped? That what God is like.