Do you ever wonder where you fit in or if you have a place where you belong? Well, you matter in the church! If you are a follower of Christ, you have a role to play in a local church. Your spiritual gifts are needed to fulfill God’s plan for that congregation. It’s important to…
Fill the Tank When our car gets low on gas, we say it’s running on fumes, but sometimes we can feel like we’re running on fumes. We may feel like we can’t go on any further, that we have nothing left to keep us going. Our spiritual fuel tank might be empty, and we might…
Have you ever read a story that moved you at your core and prompted you to change? Lately, I have been reading accounts of people who changed the world by how they lived out their faith in Jesus, and I have been challenged to reflect on my own life. These stories recount unimaginable sacrifices on…
There are a myriad of hymns and worship songs that speak about the worthiness of God. Worthy of Worship, Worthy of It All, He is Worthy, Is He Worthy, Worthy of My Song, and so on. These songs rightly remind us that God is worthy of our worship and devotion, but how does that translate to…
Change. It’s part of life. Sometimes, it’s welcomed, but other times, it’s dreaded. Jobs change. Relationships change. Financial circumstances change. Feelings change. People change. Change often causes us to feel unsettled or troubled. What can help us to feel settled and at peace? How can we navigate changes in life without being dragged along by…
Look for maximum results in minimum time. Aim for faster service. Work toward higher productivity. Get more done in less time. The more you do, the more you’re worth. These ideas are promoted as desirable in our culture, but, in contrast, the Bible consistently prioritizes rest. Focusing on Sabbath In the opening chapters of Genesis,…
