Restoration and Rebuilding

Restoration and Rebuilding

We can all start this new year receiving God’s gracious restoration from the past and rebuilding resilience for the future, by creating margin in our schedules over the next three weeks (of prayer and fasting) for focused uninterrupted time with God. After what...
Good God, Good Year!

Good God, Good Year!

We close one season and open a new one because God is good. God is with us. Deuteronomy 31:8 Isaiah 41:10 Matthew 28:20 Hebrews 13:5–6 John 14:15–21 God knows what happened this year. So we can bring it all to God. Psalm 55:22 1 Peter 5:7 Matthew 11:28–30 Hebrews 4:16...
Following Joseph

Following Joseph

Following Mary – Luke 1:26-55 Following Joseph – Matthew 1:18-25 We can follow Mary and Joseph on their thoughtful journey to wonder and devotion. Joseph is given the truth about who Jesus is. Joseph carries this truth. What is the message that Joseph carried?...
Following Mary

Following Mary

Luke 1:26-55 We can follow Mary and Joseph on their thoughtful journey to wonder and devotion. A. Thoughtful Luke 1:29 “troubled, wondered “ “Confused and disturbed, Mary tried to think what the angel could mean.” – Luke 1:29 Wondered – To make an audit,...
Story of Miracles

Story of Miracles

We know that: God never changes The names of God describe who He is bringing faith and hope The Bible shows that God regularly interacts with people and does miracles to show people who He is. The Holy Spirit has given us hope and faith for miracles! We’ve experienced...
Devotion Motion Part 2

Devotion Motion Part 2

This is the first Sunday of Advent. Wholehearted devotion brings alignment, movement, and fulfillment. Warning Signs: Distracted by What’s Temporary (worries, others expectations, yearning) Diverted (not primarily in God’s direction) Directionless (without...