Most of us are familiar with the content of Genesis 1 — “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Our kids have done crafts in Children’s Ministry depicting the pattern of creation described there. We also likely know the story of Genesis 3 with Adam and Eve, the snake and the tree, and […]
REMEMBER // RECOGNIZE // REPEAT REMEMBER the promise of New Creation “For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth; And the former shall not be remembered or come to mind.” – Isaiah 65:17 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” – 2 Corinthians […]
REMEMBER // RECOGNIZE // REPEAT REMEMBER the promise of Transformation “Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: ‘I am the Lord your God, who teaches you to profit, who leads you in the way you should go.’” – Isaiah 48:17 “And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into […]
REMEMBER // RECOGNIZE // REPEAT REMEMBER the promise of Peace “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” – Isaiah 26:3 “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I […]
REMEMBER // RECOGNIZE // REPEAT REMEMBER the promise of Forgiveness “Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.” – Isaiah 1:18 “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according […]
REMEMBER // RECOGNIZE // REPEAT REMEMBER the promise of God’s presence “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.” – Isaiah 43:1-2 “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” – Psalm 46:1 […]
Anger is a natural response that every person experience in this life. Sometimes our anger is rooted in our pride, petty inconveniences, jealousy, or selfishness. Other times our anger comes from the Spirit, but even then, our anger is unavoidably tainted by our own sin. What should we do with our anger? May this liturgy […]
“If you read the Bible, it will change your life.” For years, I’ve been saying that to anyone who will listen for two reasons. First, most Christians don’t read their Bibles often, or at all. Second, the Bible is the living, breathing, active word of God, and you’ve probably got one sitting on a shelf. […]
Amidst COVID-19 and the craziness that has been the year 2020, it’s hard to know what trick-or-treating will look like this weekend. But even before the global pandemic changed the way we thought about going out in public, many people had questions about Halloween, and whether or not Christians should take part in the festivities. […]
This activity will help you identify your circles of accountability, also known as our Spheres of Influence. Take note of the non-believers with whom you can build intentional relationships. Get to know them, pray for them, serve them, and find opportunities to share your grace story and the gospel. Of these relationships with non-believers, […]