Called to Care
Ephesians 4:1-6 | As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through [...]
Community Garden
Acts 4:32-35 | All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s grace was [...]
Why You Need Help to Overcome Temptation
Is there a temptation you keep stumbling with over and over again? Maybe it’s related to jealousy, worry, lust, gossip, gluttony, or the overuse of electronics and social media. Whatever it is, you won’t have victory over a persistent temptation if you try to overcome it by yourself. [...]
Instead of Resisting Temptation, Refocus
The reason we are easily defeated by temptation is that we try to resist it instead of refocusing on something else. What you resist, persists. The more you think about something, the more you're attracted to it. So, if you want to defeat temptation, don’t fight it. Change [...]
How to Move from Grief to Joy
Many of us are experiencing grief right now because of a job loss, a business shut down, or a health issue, likely due to the effects of COVID-19. We’re also experiencing grief because of closed schools, canceled proms, and postponed weddings. We’ve been unable to visit family and [...]