Encouragement

Do you feel alone? Loneliness is a complicated emotion. For some, loneliness comes from feeling different than others. For others, it comes from losing friends and companions. However, the Bible is clear - God loves you deeply, and he will never leave you. The Bible is full of promises for lonely people. This three-day set will guide you through God's heart for you in lonely times. 

Hope for Lonely Times

Life can bring seasons of instability. Join us in this Abide as we discover how "Stability in Christ" can bring balance to life regardless of our circumstances.		

Stability in Unstable Times

In the busyness of the modern world, it is difficult to step out of the fray and regain one’s perspective on life. But in so doing, we give ourselves the opportunity of reshaping, reframing and reforming our thinking. This 5-day reading plan focuses on changing your perceptions and turning your life around. Dust off those dreams and reawaken your heart to all that lies within you. You CAN turn it around and pursue a life of purpose, integrity, adventure and excellence!

Turn It Around

Creativity is more than just a natural ability someone is born with; it is the manifestation of the image of God on a man or a woman. Therefore, it should be used to honor Him and proclaim His name. In this three-day plan, you will find a superb presentation of how an artist should glorify the Lord and become a gift to the Body of Christ. 

Your Creativity, A Gift To The Body Of Christ

As the half brother of Jesus, James knew a side of our Lord that few others did. He ate with Him, slept with Him, played brotherly pranks. He worked alongside Jesus in the carpenter’s shop. He loved his brother.

But as is the case in so many families, James was too close to his brother to recognize Him as special. I can only imagine the confusion and embarrassment James felt when his big brother told people He was the Messiah! I can only imagine the shame James carried when his big brother was executed like a common criminal. Then, after Jesus was dead and buried, James saw Him. His brother, whom he loved, stood right before his eyes! 

James lived out the remainder of his days building the church. We never hear James boasting about his relationship with Jesus. Instead, he refers to himself as Jesus’ servant. He calls his fellow Christians “brothers.”

The book of James doesn’t tell us how to become a Christian. Instead, it is a practical how-to guide for Christian living. He tells us to persevere, to stand firm in our faith. He tells us to stop talking about our faith and start living it. He tells us to treat everyone equally and to stop playing favorites, to control our tongues, to seek God for all of life’s answers. James is a no-nonsense kind of guy.

So pour yourself a cup of coffee and flavor it just right. Then, sit back and get ready to learn timeless lessons from James 1, the brother of our Lord.


Morning Coffee With James

A lot of emphasis is placed upon making the leap from childhood into adulthood. At some point, it’s going to seem weird or juvenile if we haven’t “grown up”. The Christian faith shares this element of maturing and developing. A steady yet sometimes overlooked part of our Christian faith is “growing up” – and it’s not just a solo pursuit. Christians are called to help each other in maturity.

Grow Up

We’ve all been there. Trying so hard to make the right decision that we freeze. Over analysis brings paralysis, and we just keep running the same tormenting thoughts over and over in our minds, unable to decide. These five devotionals can give you a new perspective and help you get unstuck so you can make the right God-decision for your life. 

Are You Stuck? How to Conquer Indecision

This plan shares fascinating stories and powerful truths that will inspire you to live out your Christian faith more impactfully. Reading a devotion each day will give you a boost of fresh inspiration and faith, providing an injection of hope for your weary soul. Your spiritual life will be positively enriched, encouraging your personal growth.

This Is Living: 5 Days of Inspiration to Live Your Faith

In this journey through the Book of 2 Corinthians,  All Things New  explores Paul's theology of adventurous faith in this world and God's call for us to be bold. Kelly Minter helps us understand how the Christian walk may seem contrary to our natural tendencies, but it proves to be infinitely and eternally better. In this 5-day reading plan, you'll explore issues such as: how to deal with difficult relationships, trusting God with your reputation, grounding your identity in Christ, understanding the purpose of suffering and God's provision in it, and how we are to be gospel lights in the world.