We are first introduced to Lydia in Acts 16 as Paul encounters her in Philippi. Her name itself describes her character – that of nobility (Greek meaning). God preserves her name and story in the New Testament within a short 29 verses (Acts 16:11-40). We find later that this short account of Lydia led to …
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SERVE – GO AND BE
Over the past several weeks, our team has shared some of the practices and tools that we have found crucial to growing in our individual walks with the Lord. As we bring our series of spiritual rhythms to a close, we want to encourage you to take that inner intimacy with the Lord and move …
JOURNAL – WHY WE WRITE
Our team has been sharing on the topic of spiritual rhythms over the past few weeks. These are the practices that have provided accountability, comfort, growth, and deeper intimacy with God in our lives. Some of the topics are commanded in Scripture, while others are simply tools. Journaling is not a biblical command, it’s just …
COMMUNION – AN OPPURTUNITY TO REMEMBER
“While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, ‘Take and eat; this is my body.’ Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, ‘Drink from it, all of you. This is …
BEAUTY FROM BAGGAGE
Anonymous For most of my life, I would’ve told you that I had a near perfect childhood. I lived in the same tight-knit community with both sets of grandparents. My parents are high school sweethearts who are still madly in love. I loved my schools and my church and my neighborhood. My home was a …
SOLITUDE – THE SECRET PLACE FOR THE PURPOSE OF GODLINESS
Webster’s Dictionary tells us that solitude is “the state of being alone, withdrawing, peace”; but in today’s super connected society, this idea may seem foreign to many of us. The busyness of life in 2018 is no joke! We can easily feel the pressure of comparison: all the to-do’s and have to’s and want to’s. …
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FROM RELIGION TO RELATION
Susan Nelson I was raised in a Catholic home where I was dropped off at Sunday School and picked up after church. We had a Bible in the home, but it was a “family heirloom” and no one was to touch it or take it out of the box without supervision. Essentially, I knew OF …
REST – Is The Sabbath Worth My Time?
(Originally published on January 25) I am a productivity addict. Every one of my college classes counted toward my major or minor, so not one lecture went to waste. The first time I get an unwanted email, I immediately unsubscribe from the list to ensure none of my time will be wasted by that sender …
THE LIFE GOD GAVE ME
Sam Martin I have a beautiful life – a blessed life. But it’s not the life I ever imagined I would have – one that included burying my son. Around the time my husband and I had been married four years, we began to talk about growing our family. We learned in December 2015 that …
STUDY – IS IT JUST FOR THE “THEOLOGIANS”?
It was just another Sunday as they walked down the paved path from Jerusalem. Hearts heavy, they solemnly discussed the events of the previous week. As they kicked the dust beneath their feet, a Stranger joined the downcast duo. Little did they know that this Stranger was Jesus; His identity veiled from them. As they …
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