God

This is our deepest poverty—a broken relationship with God. God created the world and called it good. He created people in his image, breathed his Spirit into us, and called us good. He is our first and deepest relationship. But the Bible tells us that we chose independence over relationship, and through our disobedience, we brought brokenness and pain into the world. But the good news is, reconciliation with God is possible. Through Jesus, we can overcome spiritual poverty.

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No Need to Fear

God – Devotional

Fear sought to take over my life. I asked God to speak in the midst of my storm. He brought me to this verse. [ read more ]

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When Demands are Endless

God – Devotional

How did Jesus respond with such clear purpose and direction to all the demands and expectations people had of him? [ read more ]

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Leading the Lost in Prison

God – Evangelism

Gerald became a believer before he was sent to prison. But now that he’s incarcerated, he has found purpose in guiding other prisoners to Christ. [ read more ]

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Consolation Prizes?

God – Theology

Sometimes when things don’t go the way we plan, we give each other consolation prizes of words. [ read more ]

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Refreshing Vision

God – Theology

The purpose of the Gospel is to bring Shalom – a Hebrew word that we translate as ‘peace’. [ read more ]

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Neither Can You

God – Theology

We can look like everything’s fine on the outside but if our roots are shallow or there’s something blocking us receiving all that God has for us. [ read more ]

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Just Enough: Reflections on God’s Heart for the World

God – Growth

This devotional guide can be for your own personal use, in a small group setting, you can read it with a friend or spouse, or prepare a team for a [ read more ]

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The Love You Were Made For and Have Always Wanted

God – Theology

A few weeks ago I may have received a message from God. I say “may have” because I would never want to put words into the mouth of God. [ read more ]

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When Someone Asks Me Why God Allows Covid-19

God – COVID-19

The question is the same, differing only in the example of suffering weighing on the person’s mind: “Why does God allow suffering?” [ read more ]

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Norm’s Story

God – Recovery

It wasn't until he got to prison that Norm learned what faith is all about. In the process, he started to forgive others — and himself. [ read more ]

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Building Safety Into Our Church DNA

God – Relationships

Picture your typical Sunday morning church service: pews neatly filled with people, the order of announcements, worship, and speaking all falling into [ read more ]

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“I am beautiful like my mother”

God – Identity

Meet this precious young girl with Apert syndrome changing perspectives on physical difference. [ read more ]

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