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The Power of Sacrificial Love From Love Like Jesus on YouVersion John 15:13, “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” In John 15:13, Jesus speaks of the ultimate expression of love – the willingness to lay down one’s life for others. This scripture reflects the heart of Christ’s mission and sets a profound example for us to follow daily. Sacrificial love...

True Love Like Jesus From Love Like Jesus on YouVersion 1 John 4:7-8, “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.” In our quest to fathom the depths of true love, there stands a beacon of divine example – God Himself. The scripture in 1 John 4:7-8 urges us to embrace...

What if I don’t follow-through?  from GOD + GOALS: How To Set Goals As A Christian by Lara Casey You have some good goals in mind, and you trust that the Lord will lead you. But, what if you fail? You’re afraid you won’t follow through, you’ll mess up, and you’ll disappoint God. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast al...

How do I make my goals happen and not overstep God’s Will?  from GOD + GOALS: How To Set Goals As A Christian by Lara Casey   You’re standing at the starting line, you want to get after God-led goals, and…. you’re afraid. You’re scared to take action on those goals, getting so focused on achieving them that you edge God out in the process. How do you keep your focus on God and achieving your goals...

What do faith-fueled goals look like? from GOD + GOALS: How To Set Goals As A Christian by Lara Casey   Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. – Proverbs 16:3 What do God-led goals even look like? Can you have a goal that doesn’t explicitly have to do with ministry—like getting in shape or going back to school? Or, do all your goals have to be “pray more,” “go on a m...

How do you know if a goal is from God or from yourself? from GOD + GOALS: How To Set Goals As A Christian by Lara Casey   You’re starting to see it: without goals, you might wander around aimlessly in life. God-led goals are good. But! How do you know if they’re God-led and not from yourself? How can you tell the difference? You’re afraid you’ll choose the wrong goals! Do you know what’s so wonder...

Is it okay to set goals as a Christian? from GOD + GOALS: How To Set Goals As A Christian by Lara Casey   The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty. – Proverbs 21:5 NIV You want to follow God AND achieve goals with purpose. But you’re worried that setting goals will lead you away from God’s plans for you. So, you’re wondering, “Is it okay to set goals as a Christ...

A vessel (think water pitcher) is designed and created for the purpose of containing something.

Come and see—what an interesting strategy. Like Andrew and Peter, Philip hardly knew the one he now believed was the Messiah.

We’ve all been delivered from things. Our mothers delivered us from their wombs. Good explanations delivered us from confusion. Time delivers us from our pasts.

Every follower of Jesus has a not-so-great “before”: A rash, brash fisherman. A pious, fancy-pants religious leader. A thieving, indifferent-to-suffering tax collector.

What would it be like to narrowly escape being murdered by your brothers—only to have them sell you as a slave into a lifetime of bondage and degradation? That is Joseph’s story, and he certainly had valid reasons to feel betrayed and abused!

What do we do with the power that money brings us? Do we further His purposes for our lives and the lives of others? Or do we squander it in foolish ways?

From Not Afraid by Pastor Craig Groeschel on Youversion As Christians, how do we respond in the face of a crisis?  When a crisis happens in our world, it’s easy to question our faith, and it’s hard to replace the panic we face with the peace we’re promised as Jesus-followers.  So, what can we do as Christians in response to natural disasters, pandemics, or any other scary unknowns we face? 

We are to be Sacrificial, not Selfish. LISTEN IN to Andi and Brian as they share this devotional from youversion.

From Not Afraid by Pastor Craig Groeschel on Youversion We live in a time where there is no shortage of information. And that’s an incredible gift! Especially in times of disaster, it’s wonderful to be able to communicate quickly, take action swiftly, and connect globally on current events. But when we consume too much information—particularly in isolation—it can leave us feeling anxious, overwhel...

From Not Afraid by Pastor Craig Groeschel on Youversion As Christians, how do we respond in the face of a crisis?  When a crisis happens in our world, it’s easy to question our faith, and it’s hard to replace the panic we face with the peace we’re promised as Jesus-followers.  So, what can we do as Christians in response to natural disasters, pandemics, or any other scary unknowns we face? 

He Is a Gift to All Who Believe in Jesus Acts 2:38 ESV: And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

We can never give one hundred percent of ourselves in the present if we keep dwelling on the past. Don’t Look Back by Lori Singh It is heartbreaking to see so many people live their lives camping out in the past that cannot be changed and turning their backs on a grand future. We all know it is impossible to be effective in two places simultaneously and the only person who could accomplish that is...

It is a dangerous thing to live desiring for what was and making light of what is. Don’t Look Back by Lori Singh ‬‬And the whole congregation of the people of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness, and the people of Israel said to them, “Would that we had died by the hand of the Lord in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the meat pots and ate bread to the full, for you have brou...

If only we could come to place in our lives where we believe God’s plan is better than ours. Don’t Look Back by Lisa Singh When we look back and constantly dwell on the past, it seems to offer us a sense of safety even if the situation we were in was a dangerous one physically, emotionally or mentally. This is because as humans, change and newness always bring with it a sense of challenge, stretch...