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Discovering Divine Design
As for me, being on the way, the Lord led me… —Genesis 24:27
We should be so one with God that we don’t need to ask continually for guidance. Sanctification means that we are made the children of God. A child’s life is normally obedient, until he chooses disobedience. But as soon as he chooses to disobey, an inherent inner conflict is produced.…
Who’s Driving?
My neighbor Tim has a figurine on his dashboard of a “wild thing” from Maurice Sendak’s beloved children’s book Where the Wild Things Are.
Not long ago Tim was following me through traffic and made some abrupt moves to keep up. When we arrived, I asked, “Was that the ‘wild thing’ driving?”
The following Sunday I forgot my sermon notes at home. I “flew” out of the church to retrieve them, passing Tim along the way. When we met later, he joked, “Was that the wild thing driving?” We laughed, but his point hit home—I should have paid attention to the speed…
Partakers of His Suffering
…but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings… —1 Peter 4:13
If you are going to be used by God, He will take you through a number of experiences that are not meant for you personally at all. They are designed to make you useful in His hands, and to enable you to understand what takes place in the lives of…
A Bondservant of Jesus
I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me… —Galatians 2:20
These words mean the breaking and collapse of my independence brought about by my own hands, and the surrendering of my life to the supremacy of the Lord Jesus. No one can do this for me, I must do it myself. God may bring me up to this point three…
Obedience or Independence?
If you love Me, keep My commandments. —John 14:15
Our Lord never insists on obedience. He stresses very definitely what we ought to do, but He never forces us to do it. We have to obey Him out of a oneness of spirit with Him. That is why whenever our Lord talked about discipleship, He prefaced it with an “If,” meaning,…
There Is Fullness In Being Part Of The Body Of Christ
As Christians, we’re not isolated individuals scattered across the globe. We’re a formidable force, united with one another through Jesus Christ. Today on Discover the Word, the team encourages us to pursue the fullness and richness that comes from being part of a community of believers. Pull up a chair to the table as we […]
Being Firmly Rooted In The One Who Never Fails Us
The storms of life are powerful and often feel relentless. But if we’re firmly rooted in God’s love, nothing can knock us down. And so be part of the group today on Discover the Word, as the team encourages us to root our hope and happiness in the One who never fails us. Join us […]
Discover How The Holy Spirit Encourages Our Hearts
In our day-to-day struggles, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with negative emotions; fear, anxiety, anger, despair. But gratefully, we don’t have to deal with those feelings alone. Today on Discover the Word, the team will explore how the Holy Spirit strengthens and encourages our hearts. Tune in today for Discover the Word!
Turning To Christ When You Feel Defeated
When life doesn’t go as planned, we often feel defeated and hopeless. But there’s one place we can always turn for help. Today on Discover the Word, the team reminds us that God is our ever-present source of help in times of need. We’ll save you a seat at the table, today as we Discover […]
Discover How The Apostle Paul Prayed
When a family member falls ill or a financial crisis rears its head, we pray. But are there other reasons we should be praying—not just in crises? Today on Discover the Word, the team discovers what motivated the apostle Paul to pray. We’re in the book of Ephesians, learning the value of “Praying Paul’s Prayers” […]
“Praying Paul’s Prayers”
The apostle Paul often prayed for the churches he was writing to, and in his letter to the Ephesians, he actually prayed for them twice! Today on Discover the Word, we will discuss how we can pray Paul’s prayers over the people in our own lives. Don’t miss the practical conclusion of the first week […]
Having Access To God’s Lifechanging Power
Have you noticed the popularity of all the superhero movies? Well, because of Jesus Christ, we all have access to some “super powers” of our own! Today on Discover the Word, the team reminds us that we have access to the same power that raised Christ from the dead. Take a seat at the table, […]
God Gives The Gift Of Knowledge And Understanding
You can pore over the pages of Scripture. You can read all of the footnotes and commentaries. But at the end of the day, only God can give the gift of true knowledge and understanding. Today on Discover the Word, we’ll explore how our prayers will be answered when we ask to be “enlightened” by […]
How To Know God Through Scripture
You might get to know a person by spending time with them, talking with them, or sharing a meal. But how do you get to know the holy and infinite God of the universe? Today on Discover the Word, we will discuss how to know God through what He reveals to us in Scripture. Join […]
