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After God’s Own Heart – Session 6 – The Color of Love
The Color of Love Lord, open our eyes to Your great, multicultural world. by Dorena Williamson There was once a man named John who joined a groundbreaking team with his brother. In spite of the gender and religious norms in culture, the team leader was fueled by a love unlike anything John had ever seen. […]
Read MoreAfter God’s Own Heart – Session 4 – The Least of These
The Least of These God calls us to come alongside and advocate for the most marginalized. by Raleigh Sadler THE FLIGHT CREW prepared for takeoff. I took a deep breath and closed my eyes. I wasn’t nervous, actually far from it. No, this breath served a greater purpose. I could finally exhale. This was a […]
Read MoreWhy Do I Need the Church? – Session 3 – Bringing Heaven to Earth
Gifts of the Spirit Spiritual gifts are to be exercised under the lordship of Christ. by THOMAS R. SCHREINER PAUL INTRODUCES the topic of spiritual gifts with the foundational truth of Jesus’ lordship. “Now concerning spiritual gifts: brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be unaware. You know that when you were pagans, […]
Read MoreWhy Do I Need the Church? – Session 1 – Part of Something Bigger
3 Ways to Make Prayer Matter with Your Kids By Joshua Straub When we sit down as a family for dinner, we begin in prayer. Usually, our kids are the first to remind us. Landon, our nearly 4-year-old, used to put out his hands and repeat, “A-men, A-men, A-men.” Our nearly 2-year-old daughter, Kennedy, holds […]
Read MoreWhy Do I Need the Church? – Session 2 – The Church Praying Fervently
The Church Praying Fervently Agreeing in Prayer by Brenda Harris PRAYER IS a personal and intimate time between a person and God. Entering into fellowship with God the Creator through His Son, Jesus Christ, is a high privilege. However, prayer can also be a shared experience. When believers agree together and seek the Lord corporately, […]
Read MoreWhy Do I Need the Church? – Session 1 – Part of Something Bigger
Part of Something Bigger By Scott James My children and I talk a lot about personal faith in Jesus. As they grow up in a Christian home, it’s important for me to make sure they understand they’re not automatically saved just because mom and dad are. Salvation rests in Christ, not the family into which […]
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