Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:3-4 From the life that He lived and the word that He spoke, Jesus modeled for us a life of humility. We are called…
Many people have an issue with authority, and this begins when we are young. A two-year-old is familiar with the words “No! and Mine!” From then on, we begin to establish our domain. It is no different when living under God’s authority. We can choose to live above God’s authority, making our own rules and…
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see…
As the number of non-believers continues to rise, we need to get back into God’s Word and seek the truth.
Worship isn’t just a weekly event that we attend, but is rather the way that we, as Christ followers, are to live. We all worship something – our money, status, family, job, talent, etc… Christ followers are called to worship God. We do that because He is worthy of our devotion and praise. He created…
As followers of Jesus, we have been given the power of God through the Holy Spirit. Why then do we often feel defeated and powerless? We look to Moses and his conversation with God to see some of the excuses we may use when we try to live in our strength and not rely on…
“Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers; but their delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law they meditate day and night.” Psalms 1:1-2 NRSV
We need people to come along side of us to help us navigate this life and its many struggles, and a good community will walk the difficult road with you. A good community will also, offers you a safe place and space to rest. Will love you when you don’t feel loved. Help heal a…
28-30 “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on…
9 But the Lord God called to the man, and said to him, ‘Where are you?’ 10 He said, ‘I heard the sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.’ 11 He said, ‘Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree of which…