Posts with the category “lent”

Many love the idea of transformation, but resist the process it requires. We want the beauty of the harvest without the pain of pruning. We desire to be more loving, more joyful, more at peace, but do...  Read More

While the Bible provides many scriptures to help us understand the “Will of God”, I truly believe the Apostle Paul’s instructions lay the foundation found in Romans 12:1-2 = Do not conform to the patt...  Read More

Don’t wait until you are too tired. Don’t wait until your mind, body, and spirit give you no choice. Don’t say “after this, I will”. During this Lenten season and as we move into Holy Week, will you a...  Read More

I believe as long as we worship God in Spirit and in truth, a particular day doesn’t matter to Him. The Jewish people had hundreds of laws they were not able to follow and we as Christians thank God t...  Read More

In the busyness of our lives, it's easy to view rest as a luxury, something we only get when everything else is done. But here, Jesus reminds us that rest is not a restriction—it is a gift. God, in Hi...  Read More

The word "Sabbath" comes from the Hebrew word *shabbat*, which means "to cease" or "to rest." God’s command here is not merely about taking a break from work—it's about intentionally setting aside tim...  Read More

The right kind of worship is characterized by sincerity, obedience, and reverence and is tied to the covenant relationship between God and His people. The right type of worship includes elements such ...  Read More

In our collective worship as a church, we are called to create spaces where rest is not only encouraged but celebrated. When we come together as the body of Christ, we rest in the presence of the Lord...  Read More

The scripture for the devotional was Colossians 1:10 “… so that you may walk WORTHY of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, as you bear fruit in every good work and as you grow in the knowledge of God”. I...  Read More

Lent is a time to reconnect with our Creator, to seek understanding, and to ask: How am I living in alignment with God’s purpose for me? Am I reflecting His love, His justice, and His mercy in the wor...  Read More

God made each of us. He has a purpose for each of our lives. I believe that part of that purpose is to have a personal relationship with Him thru Jesus Christ. To know Jesus Christ is to know God. For...  Read More

God calls us to be purified from the ways we have knowingly or unknowingly participated in injustice—whether through silence, inaction, or complicity in systems that marginalize others. True redemptio...  Read More

Jesus gives us light in darkness, He is our forever light source. The light that will come from us is not our own, but shines through us on account of Him. Therefore, we are to be connected with Him i...  Read More

As a church, we are called to embody this salt in community. The church should be a place where the flavor of God’s justice is tangible, where we not only pray for the oppressed but also actively work...  Read More

It’s during these times we pray we can muster up at least mustard seed sized faith. Through these times, as believers, our faith should grow. Faith removes doubt. Just as darkness and light can’t co-e...  Read More

So often, the values and standards of the world shape our thinking and way of life. The world presents shiny dreams that promise fulfillment but leave us empty, always chasing the next distraction to ...  Read More

In full honesty, we all go through cycles of it all. Solid faith, every day, no matter the circumstances, is no easy task. Glory to God, we have the infinite opportunity to ask for what we are in need...  Read More

We have to pray and Trust That he is able to complete what he has started in us. God is with us. He will never leave nor forsake us. God will give us what we need in that moment or hour....  Read More

Jesus assured the man that “everything is possible for one who believes” “Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, ‘I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!’” Upon hearing the man’s request, “I beli...  Read More

Listening to Christ is a way to seek wisdom, guidance, and a deeper connection with a life of love, purpose, and faith. Listening to Christ, whether it be through scripture, sermons, prayer, or song c...  Read More

Each time we choose pride over humility, we carry ourselves farther away from thee and we open the door to let in chaos filled with confusion, strife and bitterness. When we lead with love, we have th...  Read More

How blessed are we, that we were created in His image? Nothing we do or think or say has to be without His divine presence! Does it not bring you peace to know that His power, His grace, His protectio...  Read More

Lent is not just a time to focus on personal penitence but also on the call to reflect Christ’s redemptive work in the world around us. Have you ever noticed how our actions—how we respond to the hurt...  Read More

Not only have we been reconciled to God through Christ, but as members of His Body, we have been commissioned to carry out and continue the ministry of reconciliation that Jesus Himself started during...  Read More

Lent is an invitation to step away from self-reliance and walk into full dependence on God. It’s a call to lay down the things that drain us and to rest in the One who sustains us. It’s about being vu...  Read More

As we continue on this Lenten journey, let us remember this week’s prayer focus is letting our actions and reactions be rooted in a willingness to renew broken or fractured relationships. Our closenes...  Read More

“Do not worry about tomorrow,” is a reminder again for us to live in the moment and put our trust in God for every circumstance and situation. No difficulty is greater than our great God. Worrying abo...  Read More

As the jingle encourages us to be a good neighbor, let's remember this was first required by God. We should examine how we treat those nearby. Are we genuinely concerned about those affected by the wo...  Read More

The word rest is indeed polysemous, holding multiple meanings that resonate deeply within different contexts. In Luke 12:25-26, Jesus challenges us to reconsider the purpose of our worries, urging us ...  Read More

God is good, God is just. He is merciful, all loving, kind and trustworthy. God is all powerful. You can rest in him. God will be exalted among the nations and in the earth. Be still and know that I a...  Read More

Our prayer to have the courage to rest is a daily prayer and for some of us possibly multiple times a day! Rest is revolutionary and no revolution is successful without commitment, steadfastness and i...  Read More

Resting in God means recognizing that we don’t need to constantly strive. It’s a release of control, an invitation to stop and be still in God’s presence. It’s letting go of the belief that we must wo...  Read More

Similarly, we too need periods of rest. Life can be overwhelming, and it’s easy to burn out. However, Jesus offers us an essential reminder: rest is not a luxury, but a necessity. It’s not about escap...  Read More

This divine assurance and insurance are not limited to Moses alone; it is a promise for all of God's children. It is a reminder that God is like a good neighbor. When we seek God's presence, we find a...  Read More

The shepherd is responsible for caring for the flock, ensuring that the flock is safe, nourished and accounted for. A Good Shepherd is aware of the needs of each sheep in the 23rd psalms reminds us h...  Read More

Today’s culture tries to teach us that the hustle and grind mentality is the way to go and that we will rest when we’re dead. And to that I say, it’s a no for me! I’m gonna go ahead and disagree with ...  Read More

In our daily lives, we are called to mirror Christ's example and model His teachings to those around us. Like Joseph, we must be willing to step out in faith, even when it means standing against the t...  Read More

If the internet existed Friday, April 1st 33 C.E. (AD) on the Gregorian calendar the memes depicting the commentary of Pontius Pilate (the fifth governor of the Roman province of Judea) would be comin...  Read More

So…if we can first love God, then our neighbors, then living a godly life isn’t so far-fetched. In essence, the command to love is not merely a moral obligation but a transformative journey. It’s a jo...  Read More

Acting for God  ||  Mark 12:13-17  ||  Merdice CumberbatchThis text is about ‘The Question of Paying Taxes.’ The Pharisees and the Herodians conspired together to trap Jesus in his own words. And they...  Read More