In this episode, we learn how to build a church on hope the way Jesus did—by cultivating purpose, humility, endurance, impact, and inspiration.
The church of the Bible was dynamic, powerful, and life-changing. So why has church attendance today been declining?
When we get our happiness from God, we want to share that happiness with others.
The morning is a precious time to connect with God.
God is relational; he wants a friendship with us, not a religious performance.
When we have the certainty that God loves us completely for who we are, we can be satisfied no matter what.
We need to acknowledge what is wearing us out, especially the ways in which we become focused on rules and behaviors.
We need to evaluate how the pandemic has influenced the way we build relationships if we are going to move forward toward God's destiny for us and our friends.
God wants us to both have our own happy and satisfying life and to help others have an opportunity for that life, too.
Vulnerability is usually not the first thing we associate with being strong, but the Bible tells us true strength actually comes from embracing our weaknesses.
The holidays are a time to celebrate hope, and there's nothing greater than the hope God brings with the birth of Jesus.
In today's Mini Quiet Time we'll look at Psalm 13, one of the psalms where David talked to God about some tough things but comes out closer to God as friends.