JOHANNES 16:24

In our current time, we hear a lot of ways to get what we want, pursue dreams, and to "get ours," but in Matthew 7 Jesus gives a clear picture of how to walk in a lifestyle of prayer and relationship with Him. In this three-day devotional, we will walk together on how to establish a foundational relationship with Jesus through prayer.

In this part of the "Uniqueness of Christ" series, pastor Mark Rae guides us to meditate on Jesus' unique role as Messiah or Anointed One. Multiple passages in the Bible tell us what Jesus and others said about His role and how people reacted to it. How might we best respond to Jesus' unique role?

Ranking at the top of Christian parents’ concerns for their children is the matter of their spiritual well-being and eternal destiny. Moms and dads desire to do all they can, humanly speaking, to ensure a future heavenly reunion with their kids. This calls for perseverance in teaching them biblical truths, the application of those principles, and praying fervently. Let’s consider some ideas that can help put these priorities into practice.

Do you find yourself swerving around potholes as you drive down the road? If we're honest, we typically prefer the smoothest ride possible, opting for comfort at every turn, free of tolls & road rage. In life, most people crave a bump-free journey, too. Much to humanity's dismay, Jesus issued the disappointing news in John 16, verse 33: “Here on earth you will have many trials & sorrows.” Why didn’t He tell His faithful followers that He was removing heartache & tragedy from this earth? Let's talk about life's unwelcomed detours & how we can navigate them with the Truth of God's Word.