Encouragement for life following in the footsteps and way of Jesus.
When we gather as the Church looking to be entertained, we miss out on the immeasurable glory that Jesus wants us to witness. Rather than looking to be entertained, we should be looking to encounter God.
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Patience didn’t grow on trees yesterday…and it still doesn’t grow on trees today. Unless we change our expectations and live with humility, we will continue to be disappointed and grow more into impatient people.
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In “What Could Today Be?,” Alex talks about how we can live life without God letting our circumstances rule over us or with Him allowing Him to give us love, joy and peace in the midst of our circumstances.
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In “The Direction to a New Destination,” Alex reflects on 2 Thessalonians 3:5. We have a new destination‒the love of God and the steadfastness of Christ‒which we must seek the Lord to direct us to.
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In “Eternal or ‘Good Enough’ Life,” Alex reminds us that although we grow at God’s pace we must not become complacent with a good enough life. Instead, we should strive for the contented, eternal life which Jesus offers.
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“Teach Us to Do What is Good” is a prayer from Micah 6v8. Acting justly, loving mercy and walking humbly is determined by the example of Jesus.
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No matter where you find yourself in life, know that if you fill your heart with the love and fullness of God, home will be with you wherever you go. You are always at home with the Holy Spirit.
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Our hearts are sacred places. They are homes to the Holy Spirit. We must guard them, and fill them with love and the fullness of God.
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To live in the newness of life: A prayer from reflection on Psalm 142 with contribution from Luke, Romans, Ephesians and Colossians.
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