Month: May 2023

Before the Passover celebration, Jesus knew that his hour had come to leave this world and return to his Father. He had loved his disciples during his ministry on earth, and now he loved them to the very end. John 13:1 NLT “I tell you the truth, anyone who welcomes my messenger is welcoming me, … Continue reading Living Proof →

For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons and daughters of God. Romans 8:14 NASB2020 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22‭-‬23 NASB2020 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be … Continue reading The Lead of Love →

For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. Galatians 3:27 NASB2020 The fellowship of the saints is a sacred opportunity to be the Body that ministers to itself. Whether you gather in a cathedral, a temple, a warehouse, a home, a coffee shop or under a tree, the important … Continue reading Suit Up & Show Up →

Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. And he said, “Yes, it was written long ago that the Messiah would suffer and die and rise from the dead on the third day. It was also written that this message would be proclaimed in the authority of his name to all the nations, beginning … Continue reading Before You Go →

Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love. 1 John 4:7‭-‬8 NLT So we are lying if we say we have fellowship with God … Continue reading Love & Fellowship →

The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one whole body. So it is with the body of Christ. Some of us are Jews, some are Gentiles, some are slaves, and some are free. But we have all been baptized into one body by one Spirit, and we all share the … Continue reading So Be Church →

Scripture says, “If you hear God speak today, don’t be stubborn. Don’t be stubborn like those who rebelled.” Hebrews 3:15 GW Jesus answered, “Scripture says, ‘A person cannot live on bread alone but on every word that God speaks.’” Matthew 4:4 GW For as long as I can remember, I've been on a quest for … Continue reading Listen Up →

“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” Matthew 6:33 NLT There are two ways to live life in this world. You can live for God or you can live for something else. The something else can be power, possessions, money, fame, pleasure or … Continue reading Patience In The Process →

“I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message. I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the … Continue reading The Lord’s Prayer For Believers →

Again he said, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.” Then he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” John 20:21‭-‬22 NLT How was Jesus sent? As a visible representative of the Father. Baptized in water and the Holy Spirit. Jesus trained his disciples, but … Continue reading The God Who Sends →

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save … Continue reading Carry Your Cross →

All the believers were united in heart and mind. And they felt that what they owned was not their own, so they shared everything they had. Acts of the Apostles 4:32 NLT When it comes right down to it, there is only one Church, the Body of Christ. Are you a believer? Then you're part … Continue reading Accelerating Outreach →

Then Peter replied, “I see very clearly that God shows no favoritism.” Acts of the Apostles 10:34 NLT Yesterday, during an extended worship service, the Lord revealed His heart to me. He said, “I love everyone in here equally.” God's love is equal for everyone. Jesus sacrificed Himself for everyone. No one is above another. … Continue reading The Lord of All →