Prayer is the main strategy God gives us for overcoming anxiety, so when anxious thoughts begin to dominate our thoughts that’s our cue to pray. David modelled for us in the Psalms how to deal with anxieties in prayer by instructing us to pray with gut-level honesty — what he called, “pouring our hearts out to the Lord”. It’s as we get real with God that we exchange our anxieties for His peace.
Read MoreWe’re experiencing unprecedented levels of anxiety in our culture. It can be even worse for Christians, who feel guilty about their anxiety when we’re supposed to be peaceful. Thankfully, God longs for us to experience genuine peace. And while there are steps we can take to deal with anxiety, peace is ultimately found in a person — Jesus.
Read MoreDid Jesus really rise from the dead? And if He did, what relevance does a miracle that occurred 2,000 years ago have on our life today?
Read MoreAs we draw near to Easter, we reflect on the unexpected scene of the Savior who suffered and died on a Roman cross. Even Jesus' closest followers thought it was the moment of ultimate defeat, no one understood that it was actually the moment of ultimate victory — when sin is defeated and the barrier between us and God removed. That’s why, as Paul said, 'we preach Christ crucified’.
Read MoreSo now that we’ve completed our in-depth look at spiritual gifts, what do we do? In the Parable of the Talents, Jesus makes it clear we’re going to be held accountable for what we do with what we’ve been given. Therefore, it’s important for every Christian to discern, develop, and deploy their spiritual gifts.
Read MoreWe’re all called to have faith, to pray for healing, and believe that God can do the impossible. But what is the difference between these things, which all Christians are called to do, and the spiritual gifts of faith, healing, and miracles?
Read MoreTongues is certainly one of the most controversial spiritual gifts, and yet, it is the gift that God used to birth the church at Pentecost. Thankfully, the Bible gives clear instructions about the purpose and the use of this powerful gift.
Read MoreOne of the ways God empowers the church is through providing situation-specific guidance. As we continue to look at the power gifts, we look at how the gifts of the word of wisdom, the word of knowledge, and the discernment of spirits provide both guidance for difficult circumstances and help set people free.
Read MoreBefore ascending to heaven, Jesus promised his followers that they would ‘receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you.’ That promise was fulfilled on the day of Pentecost and it continues today. Some are frightened by the power gifts, but when they’re used in love and humility, they are good and empower the church to reach the world. Today, we look at the gift of prophecy and how it is used to strengthen, encourage, and comfort people.
Read MoreGod gives spiritual gifts to the church to empower it to reach the world. Today, we look at how the word gifts of teaching, encouragement, apostleship, and leadership provide leadership to the church.
Read MoreSpiritual gifts can be grouped into 3 categories: love gifts, word gifts, and power gifts. Today, look at how the love gifts of evangelism, giving, and administration demonstrate God’s love in a practical, tangible way.
Read MoreSpiritual gifts can be grouped into 3 categories: love gifts, word gifts, and power gifts. Today, we look at 4 of the love gifts: pastoring, helps, hospitality, and mercy. We explore how these gifts are essential for the church to demonstrate the love of God in a practical, tangible way.
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