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Prayer

The Fruit of the Spirit – Peace

Sometimes, it feels like we are carrying the weight of the world on our shoulders. Anxiety, depression, fear, unanswered questions, finances, and even our family and friends can leave us feeling overwhelmed and defeated. This is exactly where our enemy wants us to be. But what if I told you there was a secret to…

Devoted to Prayer

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2:42 Another important earmark of the early church was prayer. Communication with our Heavenly Father is what fueled their ministry and gave power to their witness. As Christ followers, we need to gird ourselves up in prayer to effectively live out our…

Preparing for Easter – part 5

It is finished!” And He bowed His head and gave up His spirit. John 19:30b Today is Good Friday. This is the day that Jesus was crucified on the cross. Read Luke 22:47-23:48 and John 19:1-37. These passages show the road that Jesus took to the cross. From the betrayal by one of His own, the beatings, scourging and shame He endured,…