ROMANS 5:1-11 Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace[a] with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. 2 Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing … Continue reading Searching for God’s Presence: by Micah Yoder
Yes, God is Serious About You
You will always find Him God is serious about you. If you seek Him with all of your heart, you will find Him. 😊 1. You will find Him forgiving you. Hebrews 8:12 "For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.”Isaiah 43:25 "I, even … Continue reading Yes, God is Serious About You
Evaluating Your Faith
Mark 11:20-24 It’s a good idea to pause every now and then to evaluate our spiritual development. Although we will experience different phases of faith throughout life, our goal should be to continue growing. Which phase sounds like you? Hesitant faith is characterized by struggling to believe God: We hope He’ll answer our prayer, but we’re … Continue reading Evaluating Your Faith
THE CROSS: GOD’S PLAN
The cross has become a symbol of Christianity, but it’s so much more than a mere piece of jewelry hanging around someone’s neck. The crucifixion of Christ is such an important doctrine because understanding it correctly determines whether or not we have eternal life. This was not simply the execution of a Jewish man by … Continue reading THE CROSS: GOD’S PLAN
Intimacy With Our Heavenly Father
Because God wants us to know what He’s like, He sent His Son—His exact representation—to live among men. John 1:12-13 Our Creator never intended to be distant from mankind. Instead, He has always wanted an intimate, loving relationship with us. We know this because … • He sent His Son. Christ came to earth so we could … Continue reading Intimacy With Our Heavenly Father
The Problem of Unmet Needs
If we find that God is withholding something we need, it’s wise to ask ourselves if we’ve gotten in the way by sinning or failing to act. Psalm 84 The Lord has promised to provide, so why doesn’t He always meet our needs when we ask? In today’s passage, His promise of provision has a … Continue reading The Problem of Unmet Needs
SEEK GOD FIRST
Matt. 6:33 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. How dependent are you upon God? Stop and really think about it for a moment. As Christians, we like to think that we rely fully on Him, and on Sunday mornings we might even—with all … Continue reading SEEK GOD FIRST
The Blessing of Grace
Ephesians 2:4-10 Why did God save you? Was it because of His love for you, His mercy for your helpless condition, His desire to rescue you from hell, or His providential choice? All of these answers—along with many others—are correct. But do you know what God’s ultimate reason for salvation is? According to today’s passage, … Continue reading The Blessing of Grace
Our Firm Foundation
Psalm 62 At certain moments throughout history, God literally shook the earth. The ground quaked as His Son died on the cross (Matt. 27:51), and there will be an even greater upheaval in the future when Christ returns (Zech. 14:4). But even in our present day, the Lord often lets the various foundations of our … Continue reading Our Firm Foundation
Don’t Fall for Satan’s Lies
Genesis 3:1-7 We’ve all occasionally fallen for a lie, whether it was something as trivial as false advertising or as serious as a scam that emptied a bank account. Whatever the trickery was, it can be traced back to the Father of Lies—Satan (John 8:44). And his most devastating deceptions are those that lead us … Continue reading Don’t Fall for Satan’s Lies