“Hope is nothing else than the expectations of those things which faith has believed to have been truly promised by God.” -John Calvin It is tempting to look at our circumstances to determine truth rather than look to Jesus, especially as we find ourselves dealing with unmet expectations. Our personal experiences can leave us frustrated and we’re left wondering if God…
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Isn’t it amazing that we have the honor and privilege to share our lives with the Most High God??!! He is eager to hear every detail! His desire is to guide us, protect us, and equip us for whatever lies ahead. As we share our hopes, fears and deepest needs, we not only gain perspective but we have access to…
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We were at a loss for words. The person in our midst shared the tender, broken places of their life and soul. The pain was palpable. There was no good explanation we could offer to wipe away the hurt or change the reality. So we sat there in silence, all of us struggling to find a way out of the…
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What would life be like in a world without questions? This was the “opening question” posed during a disciplemaking event and here are just a few things our group thought of in response: – We wouldn’t be able to clarify information or unpack ideas and situations – No ability to find out how things were going in the lives of…
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Who spent time and energy investing in you? Was it a neighbor? A co-worker? A teacher? Maybe a friend or a family member? We all have had people in our lives who have formed and shaped us. These people have supported us, encouraged us, taught us and even held us accountable. They have shared life with us and helped make…
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Have you ever read verses from the Bible and felt as though they were written just for you? As your eyes move across the page your heart is opened in a way it hasn’t been before. Somehow the words are no longer just words. They have become living and active, able to speak into your life in a powerful way. You…
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Every day you cross paths with different people. Some you will only see once, but others you see more often. Your life is intertwined with theirs. It may be those in which you share a neighborhood or office space. It could be your classmates or the community that gathers to work out at the gym. There are people you see…
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