We’ve spent 3 Saturdays on different characters in the Bible and the courage they needed to experience. So, now what? Moses offered a bunch of excuses to God about why he couldn’t lead the Israelites out of Egypt. These five excuses seem to stumble on status, confidence, courage, and speech. He first thought, who amContinueContinue reading “Setting Your Excuses on Fire || What is Courage || Part 4 (FINALE)”
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Can You Handle the Truth? || John 8:32 || Mid-Week Midrash #25
The truth sets us free. It liberates us from falsehoods, emotional burdens, and constraints. Embracing honesty may be challenging, but the freedom it brings is worth it.
Balancing our Inner Conflict || What is Courage? || Part 3
I’m continuing our focus on courageous character by looking at ourselves, more importantly our body. We’ve often heard Paul’s reference to Christians being the hands and feet of Christ. In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul talks about the body of Christ and how the parts should work together, but there was one verse that struck me.ContinueContinue reading “Balancing our Inner Conflict || What is Courage? || Part 3”
Shine Your Light || Psalm 119:105 || Mid-Week Midrash #24
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.
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.