Written by Kate Powell Throughout First Thessalonians, Paul gives us a glimpse into the life of a young church learning what it means to follow Jesus faithfully. He encourages them to love one another, stand firm through opposition, and continue growing into a people set apart for God. Last week, we saw that growth being threatened. Paul warned the Thessalonians …
Written by: Kate Powell “Fret not yourselves because of evildoers.” —Psalm 37:1 David begins this Psalm by acknowledging that there is a presence of evil in this world. But David is not just saying evil exists; he is acknowledging that people can do evil. And when you experience evil or see evil being done, it can stir something inside of …
Written by Jim Stern Effective listening is a superpower. I first learned about true listening from my wife who used to lament about the scarcity of good listeners. So, I sought to listen to her, to ask better and betterquestions, and to truly hear her. I did not know that good listening would be so hard. Then I began doing inner healing work in others as I sought to disciple …
Written by Joel Davis Over the course of this summer, we’re going to spend some time reflecting on the Psalms. “Summer of Psalms” is more than poetic alliteration. Summer is a time for us to step away from our usual rhythms and reflect on how the last school year or fiscal year went, how our discipleship to King Jesus is going, to release lies …
by Joel Davis Today, we are wrapping up our series on the Kingdom Parables of Jesus from Matthew 13. This episode is also being released on Memorial Day, the day in the United States where we mourn the loss of those brave men and women who died while serving in our country’s Armed Forces, working to preserve the freedoms you and I experience each and every day. …
Written by Joel Davis We are continuing our series in the Seven Letters to the Seven Churches in the Revelation of John, and this week we have what feels like a special treat — a church that isn’t in the doghouse! I don’t know how many Dallas Cowboys fans are listening, but they’ll perhaps be disappointed to know that Philadelphia of all places receives a very strong commendation and promise from …
Written by Joel Davis Today, we are continuing our verse-by-verse study of Jesus’ words to seven different churches in Asia Minor (Modern-Day Turkey) in Revelation 2 and 3. I would encourage you, if you are reading at home or at least not driving right now, get out a physical Bible and a pen, perhaps even a journal, and let’s give our full attention …
“…and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God (our Father) has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us”. Romans 5:5 This is such a problematic passage. For some reason I chuckle when I read this text because of the way Scripture continually offers the same invitation. The invitation is to …
Jesus’s offer is real. His way of life is powerful, and it is readily available. Consider His words from John 7:37-39, On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water …