Children of the Light
Read Ephesians 5:8-11 “That’s Mr. Smith’s daughter” says the elderly neighbor pointing at me, a child walking down the street in my neighborhood. This also happened at family reunions. “That’s...
Deeply Rooted
Read Psalm 92:12-15 This Psalm 92 tree has been planted intentionally in the house of God, roots going down deep for life. It is growing steadily and is strong. It...
The Fruit of the Spirit
Read Galatians 5:22-25 This passage shows us what our lives would look like when we let the Holy Spirit lead us. I have heard of the fruit of the Spirit...
Word and Worth
Read Colossians 1:9-12 Paul begins his letter to the church in Colossae by emphasizing the power of prayer; prayer not just of gratitude for the ways that he has seen...
The Fruitful Life
Read Psalm 1:3 and John 15:1-8, 16-17 “That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers.”...
Practice: Surrender
Each Saturday during Lent, we will take some time as a church family to practice a different spiritual discipline or spiritual practice together. Today, we are practicing Surrender with Katherine...
Discipline and Provision
Read Deuteronomy 8:1-5 One of the great blessings that I am aware of, but don’t thank God often enough for, is that I have never lacked for the necessities of...
God of the Mountain
Read Job 5:17-18 The word “Almighty” in this passage from Job, is translated from the Hebrew word, Shaddai. While this word is most commonly translated as “God Almighty,” another possible...
Father Knows Best
Read Proverbs 3:11-12 My son just turned 8 this year. I see so much potential in him and there are many times when his young spirit shines and makes me...
Loving Correction
Read Revelation 3:19-22 Rebuke and discipline often make us feel uneasy. Perhaps we picture a scene of being yelled at or unfairly criticized. Maybe we remember a time where we...