There have been times in my life when I have felt “hidden”, but mostly didn’t see it as a good thing. On the other hand, the Bible refers to being "hidden in Christ" - the key to being able to keep our eyes on the unseen and eternal things that are hidden in God.
The apostle Paul draws a clear connection between what he calls the way of love and spiritual gifts used with maturity in the church. Hotly pursue both!
The phrase "“all the more as you see the Day approaching” (Heb. 10:25) reiterates Jesus' command to love and good deeds as the day of his return approaches.
The Nicene Creed states that for us and for our salvation he became man. Nowhere do we see the humanity of Jesus more clearly displayed than here in Bethlehem.
Jylan and Nathan recently returned from 6 months overseas completing a Discipleship Training School (DTS). Let's keep our ears open for what the Spirit might say to us as they share their stories!
Jesus told a story to correct some wrong thinking about the Kingdom of God. The central command given by the king is "Put this money to work until I come back."
Pilgrimage is a journey in which we discover God's sustaining presence and power. We encounter Him along the way, but He is also the ultimate destination.
What does it mean to be a “father” in modern society, or in God’s family, the church? Ultimately, it is God who shows us how to be a father.
Jesus made a very public invitation to "drink" from him, declaring that, "rivers of living water will flow from within" anyone who believes in him.
There’s something about having that “family ranch” where you feel totally at home, where good things happen. We're looking for a "hub" but we need to know what a “HUB” means to us…