Today’s Text: Colossians 3-4 Key Text: Colossians 3:12-14 “And so, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should… Continue reading Week 29: How to Become Someone New
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Week 28: Crystal Clear
Today’s Text: Psalms 81-83 Key Text: Psalm 82:1-3 God presides in the great assembly; he renders judgment among the “gods”: “How long will you defend the unjust and show partiality to the wicked?” Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Rescue the weak and… Continue reading Week 28: Crystal Clear
In the Eyes of…
In the Eyes of… Key Texts: Second Corinthians: 8:21 For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of man. Paul was writing about a particular act of ministry and charity – an offering to be exact – and how it… Continue reading In the Eyes of…
Excel
Key Texts: Second Corinthians 8:7 But since you excel in everything–in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you –see that you also excel in this grace of giving. In today’s world if you mention the word “excel” people probably think of a computer spreadsheet or… Continue reading Excel
How to Develop Your Spiritual Gifts
Developing Your Spiritual Gifts Key Texts: Galatians 5:16-26 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are… Continue reading How to Develop Your Spiritual Gifts
Love Perfected
Love Perfected Key Texts: 1 John 4:7-12 Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love. God’s love was revealed among us in this way: God sent his only Son into… Continue reading Love Perfected
More Than Words
“More Than Words” Key Text: 1 John 3:18 Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. There’s a popular song that speaks about love this way: Sayin’ I love you Is not the words I want to hear from you It’s not that I want you… Continue reading More Than Words
Tireless Love
“Tireless Love” Key Texts: Mark 6:30-34 The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get… Continue reading Tireless Love
Love Isn’t Optional
Key Text: 2 John 1-6 The elder, To the lady chosen by God and to her children, whom I love in the truth—and not I only, but also all who know the truth— because of the truth, which lives in us and will be with us forever: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father… Continue reading Love Isn’t Optional
From Death to Life
Key Text: 1 John 3:14 We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love each other. Anyone who does not love remains in death. The Easter season – those weeks following the great celebration – is a wonderful time to reflect on the gift of eternal life that comes by faith… Continue reading From Death to Life
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