This post is part of a devotional series based on our 2019 Bible Reading Calendar. I am writing to you, little children, since your sins have been forgiven on account of his name. I am writing to you, fathers, because you have come to know the one who is from the beginning. I am writing… Continue reading Spiritual Growth
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Patience – The Fruit of the Spirit (part 5)
The fourth fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23 is patience. In his book, The Curious Christian, Barnabas Piper writes: What if there is hope? What if the sun will rise again tomorrow on a new day with new mercies? What if God's promises are really worth trusting in and holding to? These are… Continue reading Patience – The Fruit of the Spirit (part 5)
The More Accurate Way
Apollos began to speak boldly in the synagogue. After Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained the way of God to him more accurately. ~ Acts 18:26 (CSB) Apollos was a young man who had a great desire to tell others about Jesus. He spoke well and had a boldness that… Continue reading The More Accurate Way
Sunday 10.01.17 (the journey of spiritual growth)
This Sunday we'll finish our Spiritual Growth series by looking at Hebrews 12:1-2 and the journey of spiritual growth. Then on Sunday night, we'll consider how God is truth in our attributes of God study. We hope to see you there! Schedule @945 Small Groups / Sunday School for all ages @1045 Worship Gathering @6pm… Continue reading Sunday 10.01.17 (the journey of spiritual growth)
Sunday 09.24.17 (our focus for spiritual growth)
This Sunday we'll take a look at 2 Corinthians 3:18, as well as Psalm 19, and see "our focus for spiritual growth" in part 3 of this 4 part series. Then on Sunday night, we'll look at God's faithfulness in our Attributes of God study. We hope to see you there! Schedule @945 Small Groups… Continue reading Sunday 09.24.17 (our focus for spiritual growth)
Sunday 09.17.17 (the stages of spiritual growth)
This Sunday, we'll be in part 2 of our Spiritual Growth series and we'll consider the different stages of our growth. Just like we're born into the world as an infant and then mature into adulthood, so spiritually in Christ we are reborn as infants and are to grow to be mature spiritual adults. Then… Continue reading Sunday 09.17.17 (the stages of spiritual growth)
Sunday 09.10.17 (the goal of spiritual growth)
This Sunday we'll begin our day with a doughnuts and coffee fellowship in the gym to kick off our new Sunday School year. Then in worship, we'll start a 4-week series on spiritual growth by looking at the goal of our growth from Matthew 22:34-40. And on Sunday night we'll consider the patience of God… Continue reading Sunday 09.10.17 (the goal of spiritual growth)
Good Reads 05.31.17 (on: grief, growing up, and more!)
Here is a collection of good reads gathered from across the internet this past week. Enjoy! On discipleship and real life: Discipleship for the Rest of Us by Jared C. Wilson If the mast gets struck by lightning, so do we. When church people say “Discipleship means following Jesus,” I think they tend to picture… Continue reading Good Reads 05.31.17 (on: grief, growing up, and more!)
Good Reads 03.15.17 (on: #prayer #parenting #singleness and more!)
Here is a collection of good reads gathered from across the internet this past week. Enjoy! On parenting and prayer: Seven Things to Pray for Your Children by Jon Bloom So, pray for your children. Jesus promises us that if we ask, seek, and knock, the Father will give us good in return (Luke 11:9–13),… Continue reading Good Reads 03.15.17 (on: #prayer #parenting #singleness and more!)
Pursue Growth
Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. ~Philippians 2:12-13 (ESV) Who is responsible… Continue reading Pursue Growth
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