"Blessed are those who mourn..." (Matthew 5:4, NIV)

How is that supposed to work? Throughout Scripture, we are encouraged to have joy in all circumstances. Could there be a link between joy and mourning?

Good Mourning

Have you ever wondered why God makes promises? God found it necessary to commit to man, to give him assurance: in other words, to show him that he can always count on Him. But what do we do to enter into His promises, to fully possess them? This is something we will discover in this reading plan!

Discover God's Promises!

This devotional is a 21-day study of John 14-17. These are some of the final teachings Jesus gave his disciples before He was crucified. Some of the greatest life lessons and spiritual truths are found in these passages and we believe they will help you walk closer with Jesus, know His Spirit more, and be effective in the world we are called to love. 


Called To Love

We all long for peace, especially at Christmas, but it's easy to miss our Messiah's birth in the midst of the holiday rush. Slow down with us in this Abide meditation as we unwrap God's Word and marvel at the gift of our Savior. 

The Gifts of Christmas

Paul writes a powerful phrase to the Ephesians:  «We have redemption through [the] blood [of Jesus]» (Eph. 1:7). The blood of Jesus is that spiritual whitener that removes every stain of sin that was attached to our soul. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to study and know the value of that divine blood that flowed from our divine Savior. 

The Blood of Jesus

Jesus Christ has a right to be God’s heir and to receive the inheritance. We do not. We enjoy this wonderful prospect and promise only by God’s grace. It is only because He has brought us into His family that we are joint-heirs with Christ.

Galatians 4: Seize the Day

TFHNY (The Father's House)The Love Renovation reading plan is a 21 day transformative journey. During this journey, we invite you to dive into the scriptures. Renovation comes through the word of God. This reading plan will take us through the fruits of the spirit, the importance of a healthy mind, body, and spirit, and ultimately propel us forward into a complete heart renovation.

Love Renovation

In this 11-day plan, spiritual formation pastor Michel Hendricks tells the story of how he discovered the importance of joy in the church through his relationship with neurotheologian Jim Wilder.  He journeys through Scripture to reveal the importance of beholding the face of God and what the design of the human brain teaches us about discipleship.

Joy, Church, and the Neglected Face of God - An 11-Day Plan

What do the feasts of the Bible reveal about our place in today’s tired world? In short, everything. When your heart needs encouragement, these celebrations remind you why, where, and how you can find security, unity, and hope. This 6-day plan illuminates how you can reciprocate God’s initiating kindness and how you can live knowing God’s table is spread before you.

Joy