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Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands– remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far o...

 The blood of Jesus Christ brings peace in the place of wrath.

Heavenly Father, illuminate your word to my mind and heart today as I spend time with you. Teach me your ways and bind your principles to my heart so that I can see you more clearly, trust you more deeply, and walk with you more faithfully. Amen

Heavenly Father, illuminate your word to my mind and heart today as I spend time with you. Teach me your ways and bind your principles to my heart so that I can see you more clearly, trust you more deeply, and walk with you more faithfully. Amen.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace, with...

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:1-2 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with powe...

Try this group activity to help see our need for the Gospel: Before you begin, share that this is a safe space and that we will be answering questions AND asking for no one to respond to give advice or make comment about what is shared. We are not looking for advice, but for our weaknesses to be able to sit in the open with our communities and to have space to be felt – only asking Jesus to help u...

The Holy Spirit works in remarkable ways through our lives when we open ourselves up to His work. He is our advisor, counselor, gives us gifting and power, and walks with us in our day to day life. When we embrace Him, we trust that God’s plan for our life is better and bigger than anything we could imagine. This week, read 1 Corinthians 14:6-25, and then each day work through some of the response...

God has not only adopted us to become sons and daughters, but He’s given us a family of brothers and sisters who belong to Him as well. Part of that adoption includes walking into new giftings He has given us to be used in our communities. We need all of these gifts working together to experience the fullness of community that God has given to us. This week, read 1 Corinthians 14:1-5, and then spe...

One of the biggest reasons that God has gifted us is to show love to our friends, family, and neighbors. Jesus summed up the law by saying that we should love God and love our neighbors. Each and every gift has a hardwired opportunity to be used for loving people when we are connected to the Father. This week, read 1 Corinthians 13, then take time each day to walk through the head, heart, and hand...

In order to see His unique design for my life, I have to be connected to the Holy Spirit and to the community around me.

Each day this week we will spend time responding to God in three different ways regarding our spiritual gifts. Read 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 and think about the common good that God calls us to be a part of as well as what His mission is on the earth. Then use the prompts below to journal and process through these responses as you grow in the giftings that God has given you.

Viewing God's Perspective Through The Examen 

Experiencing God Through The Lord's Prayer

Opening our Hearts and Eyes to People through Prayer

Sensing God's Purpose Through Intercessory Prayer

Inviting God's Presence Through Silence And Solitude

ONLY in Jesus will you find the peace that your soul is craving

While we live looking for Jesus’ return, we must live for Jesus’ mission.

Whatever giftings you have been given, share those by serving others with the hope of building them up

Whatever finances you have been given, sharing what you have is an extension of God’s grace to others

Whatever you are good at, do it well for the glory of God, and do it somewhere that is strategic for the mission of God

Our Spirit-empowered faithfulness to the mission produces effectiveness in carrying out the mission

Kingdom math is more partial to multiplication than even addition

You have to get more serious about your soul than your skin