Posts Tagged ‘Spirituality’
Christmas The Supporting Cast // Part 3: Anna: Stayed Faithful All Her Days
Faithfulness: One Day at a Time Faithfulness is a daily, intentional decision. It would be much easier to remain faithful and steadfast in our walk with Christ if it was just for a few days, right? But, that’s the challenging part about faithfulness – it’s a life-long, consistent, and prayerful effort from us. In Luke…
Read MoreChristmas The Supporting Cast // Part 2: Simeon: Will you see Jesus this Christmas?
Waiting in Hope Think of a time when you held a baby in your arms. Maybe it was a newborn son or daughter, niece or nephew, grandson or granddaughter. We all know, or can imagine, the beauty of that moment, the fragility of it, the special feeling of holding a sweet new life in your…
Read MoreChristmas The Supporting Cast // Part 1: The Ancestory.com of Jesus
You are a Part of God’s Story Have you ever used the phrase, “I’m just not good enough”? Maybe you’ve felt that way about a work position, a relationship, or a task you’ve been given. You look ahead at the task, and you just feel like you’re not the person for the job. You just…
Read MoreCelebrating God’s Goodness // Part 4: God’s Goodness Continues
What can you celebrate today? Our lives tell our stories. How we live, what we do and say, the things that we prioritize – all of those different elements point to what is important to us. As we heard this past Sunday, what we celebrate represents what we value. What do you value? What is…
Read MoreEyes on Jesus // Part 4: Living with God’s Peace
Do you want to start living with Peace? "Man, life would be a lot better if I didn’t have to deal with ________." Fill in the blank with what comes to mind. Work? Marital struggles? A physical illness? A difficult family relationship? We all probably had something specific come to mind when we started thinking…
Read MoreEyes on Jesus // Part 3: How to Deal with Stress
Stress in Today’s World Stress. Just the word alone can make that anxious feeling start rising up inside of us. We all know what stress feels like and likely have countless examples of very stress-inducing situations in our own personal lives – many of which may have even occurred over this last year and a…
Read MoreEyes on Jesus // Part 1: Eyes on Jesus
ANXIETY IN TODAY’S WORLD Most, if not all, of us likely have experienced several sleepless nights due to stressful or anxious feelings that we just can’t shake. Especially with all that’s going on in our nation and world, it can feel like the burdens are so heavy that we just need to do… something. Anything.…
Read MoreThe Greatest Adventure // Part 8: The God of Details
God is with YOU. Relentless. Ever-present. Trustworthy. Reliable. These are all words that describe God’s presence. He is consistent, He is loyal, He is always here with us. And He is faithfully pursuing us with a steadfast devotion. How does that make you feel? Do you want to have a relationship with a God like…
Read MoreThe Greatest Adventure // Part 2: God’s Call
God’s Call on your Life Each individual Christ-follower is being called to a specific task and purpose. Some people are called into the business world. Others are called into ministry. Some are led to teach the next generation. Whatever passions God has placed in your heart, whatever goals and dreams He’s given you, whatever aspirations…
Read MoreThe Greatest Adventure // Part 1: Born for a Purpose
Born on Purpose For a Purpose What’s the last difficult season that you walked through? Or are you walking through a hard season right now? Have you ever felt, in this season, that God has abandoned you or doesn’t realize what He’s doing? You’re not alone, friend. We all have been through trying circumstances when…
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