Prayer and fasting are a fascinating way to kick off the new year. So, how do we embark on a prayer and fasting experience that is pleasing to God? Let’s start with three key motives that best guide our time together with our Heavenly Father…
Unconditional Love and Grace
When Jesus taught His disciples to pray, He made sure they knew how important forgiveness and having a personal relationship with our brothers and sisters was. If we forgive others, then God will forgive us but what happens when we find it hard to let go? The Bible says if you don’t forgive others, God will not forgive you but then where does Grace fit into this equation?
The Greatest of All Commandments
The Pharisees made it their job to test and try to setup Jesus. This story was no different. They sent an expert in the law to ask Jesus what the greatest of all the commandments was. If anyone could answer this question, surely the “so-called” Son of God could, right? As usual, what Jesus responded left everyone shocked…
How To Love the Way God Loves
If you want a healthy relationship with God, there must be a healthy relationship between you and your brother or sister. John understood this commandment VERY well and made a point in his letters to bring this message to the masses. When he says, “we love because He first loved us”, we see first-hand what the grace of God looks like…
Do You Want to Get Closer to God? Do This First.
God Has Something Better For You in 2019
As we begin 2019, one word sums up our focus: Better. Becoming better Christ followers who give him full control of every aspect of our lives is our aim. As a result, we‘ll thrive at fulfilling His purpose in our lives, families, and communities. Indeed, there is no better way to launch this new year than through the transformational power of prayer and God’s Word…