Posts Tagged ‘Grace’
Masterclass: The Life of David // David & Nathan
In 2 Samuel, Nathan uses a parable to confront David indirectly about his sin, avoiding direct accusation due to the danger involved. The parable of the little ewe lamb, symbolizing Bathsheba, triggers David’s deep-seated compassion for sheep, drawing parallels to his own past as a shepherd. In the story, David condemns the rich man’s actions…
Read MoreJesus’ Greatest Stories // The Parable of the Prodigal Son
1. The Parable of the Prodigal Son illustrates what Easter is all about. There was a man who had two sons. The younger one said to his father, “Father, give me my share of the estate.” Luke 15:11-12 “Prodigal” means one who spends foolishly and/or lives rebelliously. The story could also be called, “The Parable…
Read MoreLiving an Intentional Life // Part 5: Invite
Send Invitations for Christ When we invite someone to an event or place, it’s because we want them to be there. We send out invitations telling people what the occasion is, and everything they need to know: who, what, when, and where. We spend much time making sure the details are right and the invitation…
Read MoreCelebrating God’s Goodness // Part 3: God’s Goodness in His Church
An Encouragement for You Hear this today, church: God is doing something in YOU. No matter what life may have brought you today, this week, or this year, God is moving in your life, and He is not done with you. It’s easy to become discouraged when life is difficult. Even Scripture lets us know…
Read MoreA Beautiful Life // Part 2: Grows Daily
What Spiritual Maturity Looks Like We all want to live a life that is beautiful. We want a life that is characterized by love, peace, joy, and grace. We long for freedom from the struggles of this life. But, how do we get there? Well, it starts with growth. We all have to start somewhere,…
Read MoreA Beautiful Life // Part 1: The Beginning of a Beautiful Life
What a Beautiful Life Really Means Life can be hard. It can be wonderful. It can be challenging and fun and exciting and uncertain. And it can be beautiful. Even in the midst of the most difficult or exciting moments of life, the life God desires for us to have as believers beautiful. But what…
Read MoreLife Changing Conversations // Part 4: The Woman at the Well
All We Need For many of us, it can be easy to add to our faith. We know that we have Jesus as Christ followers, but if we just had financial stability, then we’d be happy. Or, if we just had perfect health. Or our dream job. Or a relationship and a family. We think…
Read MoreLife On Purpose // Part 6: Grace
Life On Purpose: Grace What Grace Really Means The hymn Amazing Grace is one of the most well-known hymns worldwide. Whether someone grew up in the church or has never stepped in a church building in their lives, when they hear the words “I once was lost but now am found,” it’s likely that they…
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