courage to be humble, vulnerable

Vulnerability . God is all-knowing, all-powerful, and all-authoritative. That certainly prevents Him from being vulnerable, doesn't it? It does unless He decides to make Himself vulnerable, which is…

Acts 3:14 (ESV), Acts 3:15 (ESV)

the cross was and is for all

One For All Jesus did not die for a select group of people. His sacrifice on the cross was (and still is) "for the whole world." And there are two unhealthy extremes that our hearts can fall prey to…

1 John 2:2 (ESV)

forgiveness

Where Do We Draw the Line? How many times should we forgive someone? That's the heart behind Peter's question, and it's something that each of us wrestles with as well. Jesus answers Peter-and us-through…

Matthew 18:21 (ESV)

LOVE

There's the Proof! Everybody wants to know they're loved. Everybody! The insecure high-schooler, the high-powered executive, the barista, the broker, the celebrity, the shut-in... --- No matter who they…

Romans 5:8 (ESV)

worship

We need to understand that our worship isn't a matter of how, where, when, or what. It's a matter of why. Until we understand why we worship God, we'll miss out on what it really means. Our adoration…

1 John 4:19 (ESV)

Gds creativity

Take a look around you... Look at the clouds that are constantly shape-shifting overhead. Look at the sun as it sets on the horizon and the collage of colors that fill the sky. Look at the vivid variety…

Genesis 1:1 (ESV)

knowing Gd

When it comes to the people you really know, you experience a two-way relationship with them. Carry that idea over to God. He isn't just someone we can know of but someone we can actually know. He makes…

John 10:14 (ESV)

sinxgrace

' where sin increased, grace abounded all the more' - for there were a lot of wrong things, for which we deserved death for them all, and punishment for them all.. But grace came, setting us free from…

Romans 5:20 (ESV)

give tks, worship

Something striking stands out when you count the number of times the words "give thanks" show up in scripture...you find the act of worship happening. Giving thanks and worship are inseparable. We see…

Psalm 92:1 (ESV)

what you say x what you do

It is clear that God puts a huge premium on our words being an accurate reflection of our intentions. He wants us to mean what we say and say what we mean. Let's carry that same truth over to the realm…

Matthew 5:37 (NASB)

keep it real

God wants our confession and repentance. He loves us just as we are. This week, don't play church. Don't hide, and don't fake it. Be honest and confess your sins to Him. The Bible says that while we…

Romans 5:6 (NASB), Romans 5:7 (NASB), Romans 5:8 (NASB)

who made whom ?

Mankind is engaged in an ongoing struggle. It's a struggle that relentlessly battles to fashion a substitute for the Lord, a worthless idol that can be worshipped and given devotion. Granted, most people…

good habit or routine ?

Holy Habit or Rote Routine? People are creatures of habit. Routines and patterns can assist us in great ways. Creating healthy habits is a great way to stay in shape, eat right, and do many other things.…

Isaiah 29:13 (NASB)

worship in spirit, Gds Word

Worship is one of those areas where people sometimes rely more on preferences, tastes, and experiences than on the teachings of God's Word. When we hold those things more dearly than God's own words…

John 4:23 (NASB)

be humble, worship

Each worshipper ought to be prepared for worship: to enter humbly, with an open heart and an open mind. God revealed this powerful principle to His people at a critical juncture in their history: If…

James 4:10 (NASB)

praise

Praise is something that speaks of our joy in declaring the goodness of God. The sacrifice of praise is when we declare God's goodness when we don't feel like it. We won't always want to worship. But…

Hebrews 13:15 (NASB), Hebrews 13:16 (NASB)

abrahams worship

The first time that the word "worship" shows up in Scripture is here in Genesis 22:5. Abraham had cried out and pleaded to God for a son for decades. It was when Abraham was 100 years old that Isaac…

Genesis 22:5 (NASB)

we love because He first loved us..

Worship is a natural response-a symptom of a heart connected with God. And our time of worship should be our relief from the stress of our day or week as we refocus on the Lord, His love for us, and…

1 John 4:19 (NASB)

the power of Gds presence

Psalm 114 recounts Israel's exodus from Egypt. It tells us that when this happened some extraordinary things took place. The Psalm shows us that it was because of the power of the presence of God that…

Psalm 114:1 (NKJV)

change ur perspective with the Word

We must battle the bad feelings as we would any other battle in our faith...with the Word. The Scriptures give us a divine perspective that we cannot get on our own.. Because your love is better than…

Psalm 100:4 (NKJV)

Gds perfect timing

Its easy for us to get anxious when it seems like God is moving more slowly than we would like. But God's purposes are fulfilled in their season. To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose…

Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NKJV), 1 Peter 5:6 (NKJV)

the sacrifice

By it's very name, sacrifice implies an act that requires the giver to forsake something in order to offer it. As you study the scriptures, it's clear that God set up a system in the Old Testament where…

Hebrews 13:15 (NKJV)

hold on to Jesus

We are the branches and our only job is holding on to Jesus, the vine, so that we can be fruitfull. Let's allow Him, the gardner, to work through us by staying connected to the vine. - Meditate today…

John 15:1 (NKJV), John 15:2 (NKJV), John 15:3 (NKJV), John 15:4 (NKJV), John 15:5 (NKJV), John 15:6 (NKJV), John 15:7 (NKJV), John 15:8 (NKJV), John 15:9 (NKJV), John 15:10 (NKJV), John 15:11 (NKJV), John 15:12 (NKJV), John 15:13 (NKJV), John 15:14 (NKJV), John 15:15 (NKJV), John 15:16 (NKJV), John 15:17 (NKJV), John 15:18 (NKJV), John 15:19 (NKJV), John 15:20 (NKJV), John 15:21 (NKJV), John 15:22 (NKJV), John 15:23 (NKJV), John 15:24 (NKJV), John 15:25 (NKJV), John 15:26 (NKJV), John 15:27 (NKJV), John 16:1 (NKJV), John 16:2 (NKJV), John 16:3 (NKJV), John 16:4 (NKJV), John 16:5 (NKJV), John 16:6 (NKJV), John 16:7 (NKJV), John 16:8 (NKJV), John 16:9 (NKJV), John 16:10 (NKJV), John 16:11 (NKJV), John 16:12 (NKJV), John 16:13 (NKJV), John 16:14 (NKJV), John 16:15 (NKJV), John 16:16 (NKJV), John 16:17 (NKJV), John 16:18 (NKJV), John 16:19 (NKJV), John 16:20 (NKJV), John 16:21 (NKJV), John 16:22 (NKJV), John 16:23 (NKJV), John 16:24 (NKJV), John 16:25 (NKJV), John 16:26 (NKJV), John 16:27 (NKJV), John 16:28 (NKJV), John 16:29 (NKJV), John 16:30 (NKJV), John 16:31 (NKJV), John 16:32 (NKJV), John 16:33 (NKJV)

jesus said 'do as i do' , we have the Holy Spirit

One of the purposes for Jesus' life on earth, was to be a human example of how God wants us to live. Jesus said, "Do as I do." And he doesn't just ask us to try to live like the Son of God out of our…

John 13:15 (NKJV)

worship through singing (psalms,hymns, spiritual songs)

In this verse, Paul reminds us that the Word of Christ should dwell in us, through both teaching and singing. He clearly shows us that a balanced model of worship through song should include psalms,…

Colossians 3:16 (NKJV)