Posts with the tag “christian-living”

Where are you looking for hope? In the news? The economy? The next election? Like Francis Scott Key searching through smoke for the American flag during the War of 1812, we're all looking for something to assure us everything will be okay. But what if lasting hope isn't found in any of those places? The Apostle Paul wrote to a fiercely patriotic church in Philippi with a radical message: "Our citizenship is in heaven." He wasn't dismissing their love for their country—he was elevating their identity beyond it. When we anchor our hope in something greater than circumstances, we become the kind of people who actually transform our communities. Paul shows us three directions to look: ahead (stop living in yesterday), around (follow the right examples), and up (something better is coming). This week, which direction do you need to focus on most?  Read More

Living by love means allowing it to guide our knowledge and actions. It's about putting others first and being willing to deny ourselves for their benefit. As you reflect on your life, consider the areas where you might be insisting on your rights without considering the impact on others. How can you show love by denying yourself for the sake of someone else? This week, take a moment to reflect on how you can live by love, allowing it to guide your knowledge and actions. By doing so, you'll not only build up those around you but also reflect the love of Christ in your life.  Read More