Life is full of burdens. Life is hard. Life is trying. We are confronted with much this side of heaven which seems to overwhelm us, drown us, and if not careful, will cover us with a blanket of hopelessness. Yet for the Christian, we have a Burden Bearer who knows our weaknesses, cares for us with a love beyond description, and comes alongside us to be our burden-bearer.
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
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Luke 14:27 – Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.
Here you will find activities and information that promotes growth in our personal relationship with Jesus Christ and our journey of discipleship.
Psalm 27:8 – You have said, “Seek my face.” My heart says to you, “Your face, Lord, do I seek.” THEME OF THE DAY. A SATISFYING COMMAND. Human beings are fully satisfied with only one thing. Yes, we find temporary pleasure in things of the world, even sin, but ultimately everything apart from the One thing will prove to be unfulfilling. That…
1 Timothy 1:15-16 – The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal…
Psalm 18:28 – For it is you who light my lamp; the Lord my God lightens my darkness. THEME OF THE DAY. FAITH AND DARKNESS. Every Christian faces times and seasons of spiritual darkness. None of us walks in the perfect experience of God’s presence. We walk by faith not sight, and often that walk might appear like it is in darkness.…
Psalm 18:1-2 – I love you, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. THEME OF THE DAY. OUR EVERYTHING. Count the number of times “my” appears in today’s scripture. Do we think David is trying…
Psalm 17:15 – As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness. THEME OF THE DAY. OUR SOURCE OF INWARD SATISFACTION. So, let’s imagine you and I are having lunch together. It is a time of encouraging fellowship as well as spiritual challenge. This is an important time and one we…