Fear No More || 10.29.2022

2 Timothy 1:7 says, “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline.” God does not give us a spirit of fear but of power, love, and a sound mind. That may sound familiar to you. Today, I want to focus on what fear is andContinueContinue reading “Fear No More || 10.29.2022”

Feel Your Emotions || Romans 12:15 || Mid-Week Midrash #46

We should empathize with others’ emotions, as it’s more valuable than simply making them happy. The Bible teaches to share in both joy and sorrow, providing deeper understanding and support.

Work Within God’s Means || Acts 20:24 || Mid-Week Midrash #45

The passage emphasizes prioritizing the mission of spreading the Good News, possibly by Paul. It cautions against neglecting personal well-being while sharing the Gospel, citing Jesus’ example of seeking solitude for rejuvenation.

Silent Wisdom || Worship Helpers || Week 4

You may think that the wisdom we get from God comes from just talking to him, but what if I showed you how we could gain wisdom in silence. Maybe with just one breath. Today’s worship aid is a “Breath Prayer.” Wisdom is “the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment.” I want youContinueContinue reading “Silent Wisdom || Worship Helpers || Week 4”

Saving Without Judgment || John 3:17 || Mid-Week Midrash #44

17 God did not send his Son into the world to judge the world guilty, but to save the world through him. The verse after the most well-known verse in the Bible. The verse that gets overlooked more than I’d like to believe. This verse says a lot. God didn’t send Jesus to judge us. GodContinueContinue reading “Saving Without Judgment || John 3:17 || Mid-Week Midrash #44”

Wealth Found in God || James 1:9 || Mid-Week Midrash #43

The verse emphasizes finding spiritual richness in God, regardless of earthly wealth. It highlights the joy and privilege of this relationship, addressing the struggle with material poverty. This leads to a deeper discussion on spiritual versus material wealth.

Where’s Your Focus || Worship Helpers || Part 2

I want to talk about how we can lose focus on our faith because we choose to focus on things that aren’t God. In our eyes, these things may be good or not, but they may not include God. We will be looking at how we can focus on God when He doesn’t seem toContinueContinue reading “Where’s Your Focus || Worship Helpers || Part 2”

Give Within Ability || Romans 12:10 (Part 2) || Mid-Week Midrash #42

Summary:
Emphasizing love and honor among believers, the writer urges self-care and recognition of one’s own value. They highlight the importance of understanding personal identity in Christ and maintaining a balanced focus on self and others.

Slow Down || Worship Helpers || Part 1

We’ve all heard the scripture that tells us to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to be angry. I want to talk about those times when it feels impossible to do that. Those times when we are so overwhelmed with our thoughts or so paralyzed in our actions that we can’t doContinueContinue reading “Slow Down || Worship Helpers || Part 1”

Learn to Love || Romans 12:10 (Part 1) || Mid-Week Midrash #41

We should love each other as family, even amidst strained dynamics. Deeply care for others and treat them as you would want to be treated. Setting the tone for love will likely yield love in return.