Mark 1:9-15 New International Version Based on another tragic gun incident, we as followers of Jesus find ourselves in the wilderness again. Another 17 killed this time in Florida and another community devastated and looking for answers. What should we do and how should we respond in these wilderness moments? “Solitude is the place of … Continue reading Wonder in the Wilderness!
John 16:19-24, Common English Bible Jesus was the master of the parable. It was very rare for him to answer a question directly or explain a situation without using a story to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson he wanted to teach just as he does here. The Joy Jesus speaks of in this passage … Continue reading The Joy in Knowing Jesus
Luke 10:17-24, New International Version Have you ever seen a joyful person? What drives and sustains their joy? Joy is grounded in our relationship with God. The evidence of joy comes in the response to who Christ is and what he has done. We can reclaim the joy of the LORD! Jesus spends the 72 … Continue reading Grounded in Joy!
Proverbs 16:1-7, New International Version The answer to the “Why” question offers insight to the most significant reason for living. Whether we admit it or not, everything we do has a motive. However most human motives are hidden from the naked eye. Humans draft plans but God has the ultimate plan. God’s plan always has … Continue reading Priority #4 — Motive
Proverbs 3:21-35, The Message God’s priorities include Trust, Wisdom and now Integrity! These three integrated characteristics can offer a life of harmony and human flourishing. So we are on the path of righteousness (right alignment with God’s Will), which calls us to trust God and through our trust in God, we gain Wisdom and Understanding. … Continue reading Priority #3 — Walk with Integrity!
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