The Bible provides clarity and guidance in times of mental distress, acting as a light in darkness. Through prayer and faith, it illuminates our path and empowers us to be a guiding light for others.
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Being that Safe Space || What is Courage? || Week 2
Today’s message of our “Courageous Characters” series has us in John 3. We’re going to talk about the courage Nicodemus needed to have this conversation with Jesus. Remember our definition of courage, or the Greek word tolmao. Tolmao (tol-mah-o) is defined as courageously venturing forward by putting fear behind and embracing the fruit that liesContinueContinue reading “Being that Safe Space || What is Courage? || Week 2”
Indestructible Word || Matthew 24:35 || Mid-Week Midrash
The world will be destroyed, but the words spoken will endure. This reality, harsh yet true, prompts reflection on our purpose as followers of Christ in bringing God’s kingdom to earth.
Pure Words || Psalm 12:6 || Mid-Week Midrash #22
The Lord’s words are compared to pure silver, free from impurities. This purity parallels the Bible, believed to contain only God-breathed words, similar to silver purified seven times.
Mothering Our Faith || 05.07.2022
How many of you know my favorite scripture? (Pause) You should. It’s on a poster in the Gathering Room. It’s 1 Timothy 4:12 which says, “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young. Instead, set an example for the believers through your speech, behavior, love, faith, and by being sexually pure.” It’sContinueContinue reading “Mothering Our Faith || 05.07.2022”
Heart-Filled Words || Psalm 119:11 || Mid-Week Midrash #21
The series was created to help memorize and understand verses, finding solace and guidance in them. Keeping God’s word close can provide strength and support in times of need, discouraging actions driven by fleeting emotions.
Bread of Life || Matthew 4:4 || Mid-Week Midrash #20
In Matthew 4:4, Jesus resists temptation by emphasizing the importance of God’s word over physical sustenance. This highlights the spiritual nourishment provided by scripture in times of trouble.
God is Always Right || Psalm 33:4 || Mid-Week Midrash #19
Psalm 33:4 asserts God’s word as true and everything He does as right. The Bible’s truth is emphasized, with “truth” appearing 167 times. Truth equals God’s righteousness.
Steel Tipped Bible || Hebrews 4:12 || Mid-Week Midrash #18
The Bible, in Hebrews 4:12, is described as a powerful, living force that penetrates the deepest parts of our being, impacting our thoughts and actions. Its relevance to our lives today is emphasized.
2 || Numbers of Lent || Week 3
During our Lenten journey, we talked about: The number 40 and how it represents different journeys, specifically the 40-day journey through Lent.The number 3 and how it represents completeness, especially the completeness of Jesus’ final act. Today we focus on the number 2. The number 2 represents a union, division, or verification of facts byContinueContinue reading “2 || Numbers of Lent || Week 3”