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5 Most Important Figures in Church History
To narrow this number to 5 seems a fool’s errand… because it is. That is probably why I was chosen for this blog post. I would liken it to climbing a tree with thousands of branches and attempting to arrive at the top utilizing only five of them.
Tips for Daily Devotionals in 2023
My own personal time with God has ebbed and flowed over the years as I’ve experienced everything from deep intimacy with God to dryness and boredom. Rather than adding one more thing to your “to-do” list, I want to share some helpful tips for getting the most out of your daily time with God.
What Does it Mean to Contend Hard in Prayer?
Has anyone ever asked you to “pray hard” for a concern in their life? When this has been asked of me, I have honestly wondered what it means to pray “hard.” What does that even look like, and why would it matter in prayer?
Abide (Dwell Songs) | Worship Song Analysis
Today, I want to focus on a song that we have sung a handful of times during our weekend gatherings called “Abide” which is written by a worship collective called Dwell Songs. The song centers around John 15:5 and has a simple message – depend on the Lord.
Refined by Christ
“I asked God: Why the cutting? Why the shaping? Why the sanding edges smooth? Why the growing and the pruning, and the constant tweak and tune? Then He answered: There are kingdoms rising, falling full of skewed and blurring lines. I’m not built to fit inside yours; you are made to fit in mine.”
Following Jesus #9 - In the Way of Perseverance
Josiah Leuenberger shares Christ's message from the fifteenth chapter of the Gospel of John of encouragement to persevere through trials Christians encounter.
Following Jesus #8 - In the Way of Mission
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund looks at John 15:11-17 and how we need to have both the demeanor and the priorities of Jesus to live with the kind of a mission Jesus speaks of here to have a positive impact in the world.
Following Jesus #7 - In the Way of Abiding
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund looks at the passage of "The Vine and the Branches" from John 15 and what it means to be fruitful in different ways in our world and how abiding or remaining in the ways of God can help us encounter him.
Jesus' Christmas List!
Yes…it is almost December and Advent is soon again upon us. Which means Christmas is not far behind. What would Jesus want for Christmas if we asked Him?…