Jesus Lives—And You Can Too – Special Focus Session – Myth or Reality?
Myth or Reality? The truth of the resurrection of Jesus is life-changing. by BILL PATTERSON CONVINCED ATHEIST, Lee Strobel faced disruption when his wife became a Christian. Her changed life convinced Lee to study the resurrection. This investigative journalist for the Chicago Tribune tried to prove Jesus did not rise from the dead. Strobel failed. […]
Read MoreJesus Lives—And You Can Too – Special Focus Session – Resting in the Risen Lord
Resting in the Risen Lord May the wonder and the promise of the resurrection be fulfilled in you. by Christy Nockels LOVE HOW THE BEAUTY OF CELEBRATING Easter gets ushered in with the blooming of the daffodils and the mama birds building their nests inside the wreaths on our front doors. I’ve got to admit […]
Read MoreLiving Life Connected to Christ – Session 6 – Follow Jesus
FOLLOW JESUS Chase the dream God has for you. by Trevin Wax Be true to yourself. You do you. Follow your heart. These slogans capture the widespread view in our day that the purpose of life is to look deep inside yourself, get in touch with your desires, and figure out exactly who you want […]
Read MoreLiving Life Connected to Christ – Session 4 – Easy to Love
Easy to Love An Astonishing Story of Living with One’s Enemies by Ellen Vaughn MANY OF US know a bit of Elisabeth Elliot’s story. Ah, yes, the courageous missionary to Ecuador back in the 1950s. The widow whose husband, Jim Elliot, was killed by the Waodani, a violent, unreached people group. The courageous woman who […]
Read MoreLiving Life Connected to Christ – Session 3 – Promises Given
Promises Given Embrace the abundant life God wants you to live. by Carlos Whittaker JOHN 10:10 SAYS THAT Jesus came so we may have life and have it in abundance. But most of the past twelve months didn’t seem to care what John 10:10 says. You know what I mean? The year had the Australian […]
Read MoreLiving Life Connected to Christ – Session 1 – Making a Difference in the Shadows
Making a Difference in the Shadows Unnamed and unnoticed, a powerful band of believers are doing kingdom work. by JEFF IORG SHADOW CHRISTIANS are people who work in dimly lit margins, in the shadows created by the spotlight shining on others. They are believers who serve quietly, often anonymously, doing the work that keeps churches, […]
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