Practicing the Presence of God
September 8, 2024
Grace Sufficient for the Day
September 1, 2024
The transforming power of God’s grace The sufficiency of God’s grace The daily renewal of God’s grace Reflection questions: In what specific ways has the transformative power of God’s grace reshaped your identity in Christ? How does grace empower you to confront areas of your life where you struggle with sin or unhealthy desires? What… Read More »
Living out Faith
August 25, 2024
Recognize and give thanks to God Actively live out our faith Practice compassion and moral integrity What practices do you do to recognize God’s goodness in your daily life? In what ways can you cultivate a deeper sense of gratitude for the gifts you receive from God? What practices or habits might help you develop… Read More »
Lesson’s from the Fig Tree
August 18, 2024
The expectation of fruit: repentance and character The gardener’s plea: seasons of God’s grace The catalyst of manure: forming Character Reflection questions: In the context of Luke’s gospel, what does it mean to bear fruit? How does true repentance manifest in your daily actions? How can you align your character more closely with Christ’s teachings?… Read More »
Practicing the Way of Jesus: Living with Intentionality
August 11, 2024
Building on a firm foundation Clothing ourselves with Christ’s character Cultivating a Lifestyle of prayer and reflection Practical steps for intentional living Choose love for every interaction Practice kindness and compassion Create space for God reflection questions: What does it mean for you to live intentionally in the way of Jesus? When you reflect on… Read More »
Forming Character Through the Spirit
July 28, 2024
Cultivating a heart of love for my neighbor Walking in the Spirit’s Guidance Embrace Purity and Self-Control Manifesting the character of Christ Reflection Questions: Read Galatians 5:1-12: How are the points that neither circumcision nor uncircumcision have power, and that faith working through love is powerful, further developed in Galatians 5:13-25? In Galatians 5:1 and… Read More »
Spiritual Formation and Human Connection
July 21, 2024
Exchanging vices for virtues Engaging issues of the heart Following the Father’s lead Reflection questions: Ephesians, like all Pauline letters, is communal in nature. Its rich, lofty theology moves into practical application within the life of the Church. Browse through the entire letter and identify as many instances as you can where Paul addresses our… Read More »
The Gift of a Moment
July 14, 2024
Embracing each moment as a gift Centering on Christ, not circumstances Living wisely and purposefully Reflection Questions: How difficult is it for you to appreciate each moment in your life as a gift from God? Why? How can you better recognize the simple joys in your daily life as gifts from God? What specific blessings… Read More »
The Heart and Spiritual Formation
July 7, 2024
The heart as the center of the Spiritual Life The heart and prayer The Heart and transformation Reflection Questions: In your own words, explain what it means that the heart is the center of the Spiritual life? What seems to be the Bible’s perspective on the connection between the intellect and emotions? How do you… Read More »
Kingdom Parables
June 16, 2024
Hearing and doing in the Kingdom of God The Mystery of the Kingdom The potential of the Kingdom Reflection Questions: What does it mean for you to let your light shine in your daily life? Are there areas in your life where you are hiding your faith rather than letting it shine? What are they?… Read More »
