God is perfectly just and merciful. Revelation 4:1-11 The scene in today’s passage gives us a glimpse of a holy God who is worthy of mankind’s worship. He’s perfectly pure in His thoughts, motives, choices, and actions, and His holiness is also revealed in His separateness from all evil and transgression. Since God cannot tolerate … Continue reading The Holiness of God
Focus On God
Colossians 3:1-2 Think back to a time when you were passionate about pursuing something—a job, a cause, or even a relationship. Once you finally attained the object of your desire, was it everything you imagined? Or did it lose its luster over time, perhaps even becoming a problem in your life? That’s what happens when … Continue reading Focus On God
Searching for God’s Presence: by Micah Yoder
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
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
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
Who Is Jesus?
On Earth, Jesus Christ was fully man and also the Son of God, our Savior, and God Himself—so He is worthy of praise. John 1:1-18 While most people are familiar with the name “Jesus,” few truly know who He is. Yet knowing Jesus’ identity and mission are important because the ramifications are eternal. And the … Continue reading Who Is Jesus?
All Things New, in 2022!
2 Corinthians 5:17Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. God opens doors for us, in the hope that we will walk through. Take a moment to imagine a doorway. Perhaps you envision the entrance to a cozy cabin, or maybe you picture a massive entryway fit … Continue reading All Things New, in 2022!
Changing Our Focus
Like Paul in prison, we may go through very difficult times, but if our focus is on God, we will be content and even joyful. Philippians 4:10-13 "I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not … Continue reading Changing Our Focus
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
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
