Living in the upside-down kingdom Jesus described can perhaps seem risky and foolish. But the power and love of God is released when we embrace it.
We can be tempted by a lot of things we shouldn't give in to. But when we give in to the temptation of humility, the world changes for the better.
It's not intuitive to choose to lose, but Jesus introduced an upside-down way of living.
What's stopping you from living the life you want? We all get stuck–sometimes in big ways, sometimes in small ways. And getting stuck will eventually cause us to miss out. In this series, we look at how to stop the things that have a tendency to stop us.
While the Greek word “ekklesia” is mistranslated as “church” in many
Bibles, the word means “group” or “gathering.” Christianity has always
been a movement, with local groups of people living out the same
approach & posture of Jesus.
Maybe you've been on your faith journey for a long time. Or perhaps you're just beginning to investigate faith. Regardless, faith isn't supposed to be stagnant. And there are some practical things we can do to help it grow into something vibrant.
Some of the best gifts are the ones we can't wrap or open, & sometimes they're easy to miss. In this series, we're getting ready for the best gift ever by learning to receive anticipation, preparation, & celebration along the way.
One word that seems to describe just about everyone these days is "busy." Ask people how they're doing & they'll likely respond with that word. Being busy isn't a bad thing, but it can be a doorway to something much more sinister - hurry.
Originally, "baptism" was not a religious concept. Yet over time, baptism has become an exclusively religious idea. If you are a follower of Christ & baptism is still on your "to-do" list, this message may be the nudge you need to finally go public.
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