Posts with the category “following-jesus”

We are having NO IN-PERSON SERVICES on Sunday, July 6. We encourage you to treat the day as a true Sabbath—resting from your normal work and activity in order to rest in, delight in, and worship the Lord.  Read More

If Jesus was sitting next to you and He asked, “Where are we right now? Let’s define the relationship.” What would you say?  Read More

...die to materialism and to live with an open-handed approach to all we own. This means recognizing that everything we have is a gift from God, and we are merely stewards of His blessings.  Read More

The call to die to self is a call to radical surrender. It requires us to daily choose God’s will over our own desires...  Read More

When Jesus is our first love, we are better equipped to love others deeply and selflessly.   Read More

The journey of discipleship calls for a paradoxical understanding: to truly live, one must first die. This concept challenges us to re-evaluate what it truly means to follow Christ...  Read More

...we focus on choosing worship over complaining. By aligning our hearts with God’s will, we open ourselves to His peace and joy.   Read More

Breaking free from a complaining spirit is possible with intentional steps. Start by...  Read More

"A spirit of complaining can destroy marriages, fracture friendships, divide churches, and weaken a nation. It blinds us to God’s goodness and robs us of the blessings He wants to give us like joy, peace, contentment, unity, and healthy loving relationships."  Read More

we delve into the root causes of complaining, which often stem from a disobedient attitude, reactions to circumstances, and a lack of faith.   Read More

When things go wrong, it’s easy to vent our frustrations. But while complaining might provide temporary relief, it’s actually a deceptive sin that can hinder our spiritual growth. Like the Israelites, we often find ourselves grumbling instead of trusting God’s plan.  Read More

By focusing on God's love for us and our love for Him, we discover true fulfillment and joy.   Read More

The approval we seek from the world pales in comparison to the affirmation we already have in Christ.  Read More

When we understand that we already have God's approval through Christ, we can embrace a life of freedom and peace.  Read More

He told her, “If you want to run faster, then you have to move your legs at a quicker pace.” Equally as simple, we must focus on pleasing God instead of pleasing people.   Read More

As believers, we must recognize that living for people's approval can prevent us from confidently walking in God's purpose for us.   Read More

In embracing confession, forgiveness, and celebration, we tap into the fullness of God's grace, experiencing His transformative power in our lives.   Read More

These three words: CONFESS, FORGIVE and CELEBRATE… for the follower of Jesus, I believe they are keys to experiencing the freedom and joy in life that may feel diminished, yet are within our grasp, if we would pause to CONFESS, FORGIVE and CELEBRATE.  Read More

The celebrating is always designed to call our attention back to the love and presence of God in our lives. So, I take a couple of minutes to consider and remember what He has done in my life, and it sets the stage for what I know He can do TODAY!  Read More

Forgiving someone is not conditioned upon the offending party seeking your forgiveness. Ever been there, “I’m not gonna forgive them unless they come to me and admit they screwed up.” First, that gives them the power over whether we experience freedom in our life, and the truth is that power isn’t theirs to wield.   Read More

This act isn't about expressing sorrow alone; it's a proactive step towards aligning our lives with God's purpose. As we confess, we experience a release from the burdens of unacknowledged sin...  Read More