Advent Week 2: The Candle of Joy
Keep learning! Take the second lesson in our advent series: Emmanuel, God with us.
“For unto us a child is born ...and He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6 & 7)
As I re-juggled my “to do” list of Christmas preparations my thoughts bounced around the changes that...... >Read More
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Stir Yourself Up!
Does God seem very distant to you? Talk to a mentor.
“And there is no one who calls on Your name, who stirs himself up to take hold of You!” (Isaiah 64:7)
God is reachable and tangible. In fact, throughout the scriptures we see God reaching out towards His people and continually drawing them to Him in a real way. From... >Read More
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By Way of the Cross
How can we pray for you today?
“I am the way the truth and the life no one comes to the Father but by me.” (John 14:6)
My day had started badly, but as I turned to God’s living word, I found just what I needed written in the pages of the Psalms:
Psalm 126:5 – “Those who sow in tears will... >Read More
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Recipe for Peace, Joy and Victory
Are you tired of a defeated Christian life? Take this Study.
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice” (Philippians 4:4)!
How can we have love, peace, joy, and victory in our lives? Well, God’s Word tells us to be filled with the Spirit (Ephesians 5:18). And when we are filled with the Spirit, we not only... >Read More
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Invited
Is your heart heavy today? We have mentors ready to talk and pray with you .
“COME unto me all you who are weary and heavy burdened and I will give you rest … for your souls” (Matthew 11:28).
Are you feeling parked in your faith and not moving forward as you would like? Take some time today to respond... >Read More
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Religion or Relationship?
Are you tired of living a defeated Christian life? Learn how you can find significance.
"Good teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?"
"If you want to enter into life, keep the commandments."
The young man said to Him "All these I have done from my youth. What do I still lack?"
Jesus said... >Read More
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Sacred Saturday
Have you lost someone in your life? We want to pray for you.
“Then they went home and prepared spices and perfumes. But they rested on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment” (Luke 23:56).
Only Luke - a New Testament author known to include details - offers a glimpse into life on the day after Jesus’ crucifixion and the day... >Read More
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What Do You Fear?
