Ever Closer

Week 32 Introduction: Letting Jesus Live in You-Thanksgiving Praise God for new life that Jesus makes possible. “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17). Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Our scripture focus for this week is John 12:24. Text for this episode, including reflection questions, is available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

A tender glimpse of a loving father and son whose caring roles have now reversed. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

A single mom prays for God's care for her three sons as they are all grown now, and her relationship with them will change. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

It can be a struggle for a father to balance work and family time, in order to meet his children's needs. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

We are blessed by God to be a blessing. By his grace and power we should use the time, talents, treasure, and tasks he’s entrusted us to serve others. All for his glory. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Week 31 Introduction: Letting Jesus Live in You-Sacrifice God’s loving presence dwelling in those who believe in him is like a spiritual fire—he illuminates, purifies, refines, energizes, and transforms. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Our scripture focus for this week is John 15:13. Text for this episode, including reflection questions, is available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Love joyfully gives of oneself so other people gain. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Open your heart to expand in love rather than closing your heart in fear, worry, or disdain. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Sometimes a difficult part of growing up is giving up what you want in order to do what you need. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Let God’s glorious truth and love expressed in Jesus move you to grow in love for him and others. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Week 30 Introduction: Letting Jesus Live in You-Love God's love is the greatest force for good in our world. Receive his love and share it with others. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Our scripture focus for this week is Psalm 136:1. Text for this episode, including reflection questions, is available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Appreciate those around you who make you a better person. Work toward lifting them higher, as well. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

God made us for community relationship—to love and be loved. Jesus makes that possible by healing all that separates you from God and others. Trust in him and experience abundant, everlasting life. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

By faith serve God and others before yourself as you love like Jesus in this fallen world of broken people. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

God’s amazing love does what nothing else can—in Jesus he sacrificed his innocent self to become sin for us so that anyone who trusts him might become saved and righteous. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Week 29 Introduction: Letting Jesus Live in You-Love God enjoys a glorious, loving relationship within himself as a community of Father, Son, and Spirit. God made us to enjoy unity with him and also with others. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Our scripture focus for this week is Matthew 11:28-30. Text for this episode, including reflection questions, is available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

God tenderly answers a teenage girl who looks at her reflection in the mirror and wonders about her appearance, her identity, her value, and her future. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Trust God's unsurpassed plan and perfect timing. He is always working for your best even in unseen ways. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Jesus is calling you to be with him and to be like him. To anyone who trusts him he gives abundant, everlasting life. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

If you tire of running from your problems, resolve to face them by getting help from God and then others. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Week 28 Introduction: Giving Your Life to Jesus-Peace God made us to share in his love and the beauty of his holy nature. Therefore our hearts are restless until they rest and find fulfillment in him. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser