Colossians
Sometimes our idea of bearing fruit doesn't align with the fruit God is bringing about in our lives. True fruitfulness will include growth in faith and love, signs of the gospel of Christ taking root in us.
Colossians
In a world that is void of hope, Paul's words in Colossians 1 are just what you need today.
The Daily Devotional
Despite what we're tempted to believe, death NEVER has the final say.
The Daily Devotional
Why is the Lord's Supper so important? And what meaning does it hold for my life? Here are a few thoughts.
The Daily Devotional
Do you ever feel like you're too broken for God? If so, here are some words of encouragement.
The Daily Devotional
Do you ever feel like life is anything but okay? You're not alone, but here are four choices you can make that will sustain you.
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Do you hate the thought of death? If so, here is some encouragement.
Are you struggling to follow Christ because you live in a community that isn't Christian? If so, here are some thoughts of encouragement.
Do you ever feel like God is taking you somewhere out of your comfort zone? If so, what should you do? Here are some suggestions!
Does anyone care about what I do? Does my work really matter to God? Here are a few reasons your work matters more than you think!
Turning Sunday Belief Into Monday Action
In difficult trials or in times of abundance, Paul reminds us that true contentment is found not in our circumstances, but in being rooted in Christ.
Giving generously and with a cheerful spirit is much easier when we trust that God loves us and delights to meet our needs as our good Father.
It's easy to think on good things when life is going well and problems seem far away. But Paul's call to guard our thoughts is a critical battle plan, especially on the difficult days. When we take our thoughts captive, we experience the peace of God.
If we have often read God's Word, it can be easy to skim the familiar words. But when we read it thoughtfully and memorize it, applying it intentionally, we begin to see the true transformational power of Scripture.
It's easy to fall into our own separate tribes, and it's tough to have a kingdom-minded perspective. But that's what God calls us to have.
If you are worried about current events in the news or in your community, here are some thoughts to consider.
Lent is a time to give something up as a reminder of where our true allegiance lies, and to redefine where our hopes truly lie.
Do you struggle to stay focused? If so, here are some words of encouragement.
The closer we walk with Jesus, the more our lives are shaped to look like His. He gives us His heart, and that gift includes the willingness to suffer as He did.
It's easy to lean on your own human ability, but this week, resolve to depend on God.
It's natural to want to put ourselves first, to look out for our own interests, but Jesus models self-sacrifice, calling us to be a part of his upside-down kingdom where we seek the good of others before our own.
Our world prioritizes external success, the recognition that comes when the spotlight is trained on you. But Paul calls us to cultivate the inner light of Christ, a steady glow of the Spirit that quietly dispels the darkness around us.