Posts Tagged ‘Spirituality’
Masterclass // Paul Plants Churches & Disciples Others
Paul got it and lived it! And, I pray we will as well. Paul’s life was transformed by Jesus. Paul knew he was a servant of Jesus, and he lived his life on God’s agenda. Paul learned to listen to the Holy Spirit. When God prompted his heart, Paul responded. Paul built God’s Church and…
Read MoreMasterclass // Paul Serves Jesus With Others
As a Christ-follower, we are not created to go alone. When we enter into this beautiful covenant relationship with God through Jesus Christ, His Son, we are born into the “family” of God. Too many Christians become isolated and therefore they conform to the world and become ineffective in their spiritual lives. God gives us…
Read MoreMasterclass // 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. 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 MoreMiracles of Jesus // Healing the Nobleman’s Son
Jesus’ miracles, showing that miracles are not just about physical healing but about restoring faith and revealing God’s greater purpose. This moment builds on previous signs, leading to deeper belief in Jesus as the source of life. The nobleman’s desperate plea for his son’s life mirrors our own need for healing and hope, reminding us…
Read MoreGenerous Living // Stories of Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! We all have so much for which to be thankful. The third key in Generous Living is to “give thanks in all circumstances.” This doesn’t say “for” all circumstances because we live in a broken world because of sin, but it does say “in” all circumstances because our God is greater. We have…
Read MoreRevival // Presence
The Presence of God is what we all need in our lives. So often we look to the things of this world to satisfy us. We think, “If I just have more money,” but money never ultimately meets our deepest needs of healing, hope, salvation and eternity. True joy comes in meeting and knowing Jesus.…
Read MoreRevival // Participation
God longs to bring Revival in His Church today. We are on the precipice of Great Spiritual Awakening in our nation. And, these Spiritual Awakenings have always started with Revival in God’s Church. Revivals occur when God’s people become fully devoted to His heart and mission. So often, we drift from the things of God…
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