Serving is kind of like eating vegetables — something we know we should do, but don’t actually want to do. But a funny thing happens when you serve: not does it help those you serve, it helps you as well. It’s the contradictory blessing of serving: emptying yourself for others will make you full.
Read MoreOn 59 occasions, the New Testament uses the phrase “one another” when referring to how we’re to treat others. These commands form the basis for all true Christian community. Jesus gave the first “one another” which is foundational for all that others: "love one another as I have loved you." But if we’re to fulfil this command, we must understand how Jesus demonstrated love in his earthly ministry.
Read MoreThe beauty of the gospel is that Jesus not only saves us, He transforms us as well. The story of Rob and Roxanne McArthur is a story of transformation. Todd and Lauren sat down to interview the McArthur’s about how Jesus took them from personal and marital brokenness to leading a thriving church in northeastern Scotland.
Read MoreA recent study found that 9 out of 10 Brits aged 16-29 feel their lives lack meaning and purpose. But you are more than the product of chance, God created you for a purpose. As we walk with God, He will guide us into His purposes for our lives.
Read MoreJesus said, 'If the Son sets you free, you are truly free.’ What does Jesus mean by free? Is it the freedom to do whatever you want, or the freedom to do what is right? And what about Christians who aren’t experiencing freedom? The journey of the Christian life is to learn how to live in the freedom Jesus has given us.
Read MoreGuilt, regret, and shame over past mistakes is an emotion we experience more than we'd like to admit. We attempt to deal with it either by earning forgiveness through religious rituals and good deeds, or by trying to justify or minimize our mistakes. But what we really need is the forgiveness Jesus made possible through the cross.
Read MoreRejection can be one of the most painful wounds we deal with. But what if you really knew you ARE chosen — adopted by God to be His child? That could change everything.
Read MoreHow do you see yourself? Our identity has a significant impact on the direction and quality of our lives. As a result, it’s crucial for us Christians to recognize the profound change in our identity which occurred when we became Jesus followers. It begins with the staggering truth that we are dearly loved.
Read MoreIf there’s one thing the church needs in these days, it’s the power of the Holy Spirit. Guest speaker Ray Booth highlights six results of the Holy Spirt moving in the early church which we can still expect today.
Read MoreWe are all searching for purpose in life, and most of the time we feel a lack of purpose and direction. The problem is we can easily find ourselves looking for our identity in the wrong places, but our true purpose is found in Jesus.
Read MoreIt doesn't take much to see that we live in a dark world full of hate, anger, fear, and suffering. But the good news is there is a light that can shine in the darkness, and His name is Jesus. As we go out into the world His light shines through us even in the darkest of places.
Read MoreThe second greatest commandment, as given by Jesus, is to love your neighbour as yourself. It sounds so simple, but in practice, it is difficult to live out fully - even with the people closest to you. So often offense gets in the way, and the longer we focus on how we're feeling the worse the situation gets, but perhaps there is a way to shift our focus which makes loving and forgiving others become second nature.
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