Matthew 17 and 26: Jesus in Community
Often, we let these familiar moments in Jesus’ life foster our vision of Jesus as a solo climber, trekking to…
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Is Obedience to God a Formula for a Blessed Life?
It’s natural to look for “formulas” for life’s problems. But maybe instead of neat little formulas, we should trust God…
Sensing God’s Presence – Hear, See, Touch, Smell and Taste God Through Scripture
How can we recognize that we are not sensing God, and begin to seek him again? Just as we follow…
Lessons on Worry from the Lord’s Prayer
In Matthew 6, when Jesus instructs his disciples on prayer, he says: “…Give us this day our daily bread, And…
Our Surprising, Holy, Infinite God (Take Five)
When God seems far away or quiet, or when he surprises us with his love, grace and holiness, we often…
At the Wedding in Cana, the Servants Know First (John 2:9)
If Jesus works first among the outliers – if he always moves from outside in, back to front, weak to…
10 Tips to Strengthen Your Devotional Quiet Time with God
“Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare,” God promises…
Discernment: Turning Away From False Teaching (Deuteronomy 13)
In Deuteronomy 13, God tells his people: “if a prophet, or one who foretells by dreams, appears among you and…
I Am So Ashamed – A Bible Study on Shame and Sharing the Gospel with Others
It is right to be ashamed of bad behavior, but we should never be ashamed to proclaim our faith in…
Sarah’s Laughter and God’s Faithfulness to Keep His Promises (Genesis 18)
When God first made his promise, “Look toward heaven, and number the stars… so shall your offspring be,” Abraham believed…
Colossians 1: Faith, Hope, Love, Truth and Fruit in Our Lives
Think about the descriptors in this passage of Colossians 1: faith, hope, love, truth and fruit. What a beautiful, inspiring…
Life on Easter Sunday; He is Risen! (Lent Series Week 8)
When Jesus walked out of the tomb, he did it of his own accord. He did it because he is…