17 Mar 2019 0 Comment

Practicing Prayer and Fasting

Lent is a season of prayer and fasting. We grow in our relationship with Jesus through prayer, and we learn more about Him and ourselves by giving up those things that can distract us from our connection with Him. We can receive Jesus’...
12 Mar 2019 0 Comment

Being Salt and Light

Jesus calls us to be salt and light in this world of sin. We who have tasted and seen His great love for us can savor His salvation and shine with His glory and grace in the places He has put us. We can receive Jesus’ message about being...
3 Mar 2019 0 Comment

How to Be a Transformer

In revealing His glory to us in Jesus, God shows how we can be transformed by His Spirit—instruction that comes through His Word. God provides for our spiritual transformation. Scriptures 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 Luke...
23 Feb 2019 0 Comment

How to ‘Lift Up’ Those Who are Down

Life is hard, and in our love for one another we are called to encourage one another. Encouragement, building others up, is taking the truth of Scripture by life and word to help restore perspective and provide the hope that carries...
17 Feb 2019 0 Comment

How to Resolve Conflict in Relationships

Living in harmony is critical for loving one another. Awareness of what causes disharmony or conflict is important for finding the solutions to address conflict and restore harmony in relationships. God provides for us to resolve conflict...
10 Feb 2019 0 Comment

How to Love Those Who are Different

To love each other the way Jesus loved His disciples means we must accept others as Jesus accepted us. We are to view others in light of their eternity and need instead of by their outward appearance, possessions, status or abilities. God...
3 Feb 2019 0 Comment

How to Connect Deeply with Others

To love one another and connect deeply takes devotion to one another and being intentional about connecting in that devotion. A variety of obstacles can get in the way of this, yet there are ways to help us develop deeper relationships....
27 Jan 2019 0 Comment

How to Develop Authentic Relationships

To fulfill Jesus’ command to love one another, we must recognize that we are all part of the body of Christ and belong to one another. This understanding helps us to develop authentic and meaningful relationships with each other that...
20 Jan 2019 0 Comment

A New Commandment for the New Community

If we are to be true disciples of Jesus we must take Jesus and His word seriously. Jesus commanded His followers to love one another, a commandment that carries His expectations for us as His people. God provides for us to fulfill...
13 Jan 2019 0 Comment

Living Out Our Baptismal Calling

God claims us in our baptism and forms our call to ministry in the priesthood of believers. Through baptism we receive the Holy Spirit and are empowered to serve and live Spirit-filled lives. God provides for us to live the life God...