Posts Tagged ‘Purpose’
Masterclass // Paul: Conversion to Christ
The conversion of Saul to Christianity is one of the defining moments in the history of the world. God transformed his life, and God wants to transform every one of us. Saul was the last person anyone ever thought would convert to Christianity. Never give up on people. Our God works miracles. Once Saul (Paul)…
Read MoreMasterclass // Paul: The Religious Leader
Saul was a Jewish religious leader whose life was radically changed by Jesus. Saul grew up attending the synagogue. He was trained in the Old Testament. He was a Pharisee and a leader of the Jewish people. He even persecuted the Church of Jesus. You can be religious and not be a follower of Jesus.…
Read MoreWisdom for the Ages // Eccl. 4
In today’s world, there is an obsession with knowledge but a growing resistance to true wisdom. While knowledge is the accumulation of information, wisdom is the right application of that knowledge, something our society increasingly overlooks. Ecclesiastes 4 echoes this truth by exposing the emptiness of ambition, isolation, and toil without purpose. It reminds us…
Read MoreWisdom for the Ages // Eccl. 3
Time is precious. God has given us life. We were born for a reason and a purpose. We often complain that we don’t have enough time. It is really not about time, but about priorities. Therefore, we must prioritize the time God has given us and live each moment for Him. To know God is…
Read MoreWisdom for the Ages // Eccl. 2
In Ecclesiastes Chapter 2, Solomon explores the pursuits of pleasure, achievement and possessions, ultimately finding them all meaningless apart from God. While God wants us to enjoy life, these pursuits become empty when they are self-centered or disconnected from Him. Solomon concludes that true fulfillment—wisdom, joy and purpose—comes only from God. The Westminster Shorter Catechism…
Read MoreParenting Today // Parenting for a Lifetime
Parenting is the hardest thing you will ever do in your life and yet the most beautiful and rewarding. The church is called to raise up the next generation in the Lord. This takes all of us. Parenting today is a challenge, but our God is faithful. God has entrusted your children to you, and…
Read MoreRooted // Reproduce
God wants you to grow in your faith and to share His love with others. This comes by being rooted in Christ. Growing deep roots in Jesus and then allowing His love to flow out of you. Jesus then calls us to plant seeds of the Gospel in the hearts and lives of others. “The harvest…
Read MoreRooted // Bear Fruit
Jesus is the true vine, the Father is the gardener, and we are the branches. When we stay connected to Christ, we bear fruit, reflecting a life rooted in Him. By surrendering to the Lord’s pruning, we are refined and bear even more fruit. Remaining in Christ through faith and obedience leads to a life…
Read MoreRooted // Growth
You were created to grow. Just like physical growth as we watch a baby grow into a child, young man or woman and ultimately an adult, there are stages to spiritual growth. If you are alive spiritually, then you should be growing/maturing in Christ. So, are you more like Jesus today than you were a…
Read MoreRooted // Deep Roots
It’s the start of the New Year, and we pray 2025 will be your best year yet. We pray you will prosper in every area of your life this year. It all starts with your relationship with God. Will you commit to grow spiritually this year? What is the next step for you – accepting…
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