Heart Tuning
Develop a heart of worship with today’s life lesson
“How wonderful it is, how pleasant for God's people to live together in harmony!” (Psalm 133:1, Good News? translation)
Before the orchestra conductor makes an appearance, the violinist stands. She asks the principal oboe player to sound a “tuning A,” a note which the oboist plays the...... >Read More
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A Tip of the Hat
Do you want to dig deeper into your love for God? Try our life lesson "Developing a Heart of Worship"
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6, NKJV)
In movies of the American Old West, it is common to... >Read More
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Trusting God
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Seeing Like Jesus
Ten ways to help your community today:
“Jesus saw two brothers…Jesus saw the crowds…Jesus saw their faith…Jesus saw the woman…”
When I worked in a downtown church office, it was only a two-block walk to favorite cafés and restaurants. At twelve noon I locked my office door, leaving the constant call of people and their needs temporarily...... >Read More
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Maze or Labyrinth?
Can we pray for you today?
“Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it” (Matthew 28:29, The Message).
“I am the way” (John 14:6).
When farmers harvest corn, they often leave stalks of the plants as mulch for future crops or to catch snow over winter months to provide additional moisture for the crops. Sometimes farmers will...... >Read More
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Worn out
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Prayer Prompts
Are you tired of living a Defeated Christian life? Why not check out this video?
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-17).
While we want to be people of prayer, many of us find it difficult to keep our oft-repeated promise: “I’ll...... >Read More
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World Vision
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Water from God’s Reservoir
If you could wish for anything in the world, what do you most desire? Let’s explore the theme of longing for more.
“Oh, how I love your word! I think about it all day long” (Psalm 119:97, Living Bible).
“All scripture is God-breathed…so that all God’s people may be thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16, 17).
It...... >Read More
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Glory and Grace
Do you find grace hard to accept? Talk to a mentor.
“He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our guilt and iniquities; the chastisement [needful to obtain] peace and well-being for us was upon Him, and with the stripes [that wounded] Him we are healed and made whole” (Isaiah 53:5, Amplified Bible).
A child called to the...... >Read More
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What Do You Fear?
