Posts with the tag “jesus-christ”

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

To truly be a united church, we must eliminate division by growing in spiritual maturity. This involves examining our foundation, embracing godly wisdom, and focusing on Christ rather than individuals. So, what will you do this week to grow in your faith and contribute to the unity of our church?  Read More