“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2 Hannah exemplifies a true heart of thanksgiving. She devoted herself to prayer, was watchful to see how God would respond, and she was thankful for His blessings. Hannah’s story, like so many of our own, starts with brokenness and sin. She is battling infertility, depression, …
Category Archives: Encouragement
DANIEL – A LIFE ABOVE REPROACH
When a person has decided to follow God and live in the light of His way, certain character traits start to show up. One of the prime examples from the Bible of a life lived on-mission is Daniel. The stories we have from this historical record reveal his character, and it’s one worth following! “Daniel …
JOHN THE BAPTIST – PREPARING THE WAY OF THE LORD
In chapter one of John’s Gospel, we are introduced to John the Baptist. He writes, “There was a man sent from God whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that Light, so that through him all might believe. He himself was not the Light; he came only as a witness …
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LYDIA “NOBLE ONE”
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 …
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 …
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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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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WORSHIP – IS IT ALL JUST A SHOW?
“True worship is based on a right understanding of God’s nature and it is a right valuing of God’s worth.” -John Piper I remember watching as my husband would gaze out at other members of the congregation during Sunday morning worship. He skeptically doubted whether their hearts were genuinely matching up with their words…or if …
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