What does it mean to be sent? It usually connotes the participation in a mission that we’ve been assigned. When you’re on a mission you’re laser focused and you have a single-minded purpose. Jesus prayed that His disciples would continue… Continue Reading →
Several people told me they appreciated the song that was played during our response time this past Sunday. Our worship team did a great job and the song brought encouragement to many. Music has a way of speaking to… Continue Reading →
We were honored to have Bill Hybels speak at the five year anniversary at The Church at LifePark. (Hybels is the founding and senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church, one of the most attended churches in North America. He is… Continue Reading →
What are your thoughts when you face adversity? Are you surprised or is it a “why me” response? Admittedly, none of us like to face difficulties but they are a fact of life. How does Jesus advise us to… Continue Reading →
Beyond Willpower by Alex Loyd challenges the standard success blueprint that focuses on these three principles: 1. Focus on what you want 2. Figure out a plan to get there 3. Put the plan into action On the surface that sounds… Continue Reading →
If the Apostle Paul were to pray for you, what do you think he would pray? He reveals the answer in the book of Ephesians. He prays that you will see with spiritual eyes, I pray that the eyes… Continue Reading →
What is a life-changing encounter that you’ve experienced? How did it change your life? What emotions did you experience? Think of the range of emotions the disciples experienced during the last week of Jesus’ life. His triumphal entry into Jerusalem… Continue Reading →
Have you ever been disappointed by your expectations? The hardest situation is when you have high expectations but a poor experience and we often emerge disappointed or deeply discouraged. The disciples experienced this emotion during passion week. Jesus entered Jerusalem… Continue Reading →
It’s nice to be chosen! Remember when you were young and the kids were choosing up sides for kickball – what was your greatest fear? You did not want to be the last person chosen, or worse yet, not chosen… Continue Reading →
Jesus has a special gift for you. He made the offer to His disciples as they were about to face one of their greatest challenges and the gift is available to you today. These things I have spoken to… Continue Reading →
What comes to mind when you think of the word hope? We often use hope to express a wish such as, “I hope it won’t rain today?” It is used to express a desire when there is a degree of… Continue Reading →
Is it wrong to ask for God’s blessings? That was the prayer of the Psalmist, God be gracious to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us— Selah. (Psalm 67:1) We see that the Psalmist’s motive… Continue Reading →
John Michael Talbot in The Ancient Path illustrates the teachings of the early church fathers. He quotes George Santayana’s admonition, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it” (p. 10). Talbot reveals how the teachings of the early church… Continue Reading →
Have you ever made a statement or declaration but then acted differently than you had planned? The Apostle Peter faced that situation. In the upper room Jesus said to His disciples, Little children, I am with you a little while… Continue Reading →
We use the word love in a variety of ways. We exclaim that we love ice cream or that we love going on a vacation. Our society has many different notions of the meaning of love and there is often a… Continue Reading →
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