Purpose

Esther did not have a typical queen's backstory. She was an orphan, living in a strange land with her kind cousin Mordecai. The world overlooked her potential. But God did not. Esther became queen and overcame unbelievable circumstances all because of a single truth; a truth that applies to us as well: God has chosen us for this very moment. Begin discovering today how to live out your unique calling.

Chosen With Esther: 7 Days Of Purpose

Life's biggest questions deserve better answers, and so we teamed up with Orange Students and Fuller Youth Institute to bring you these devotionals. The way we answer the big questions "Who am I," "Where do I fit in," and "What difference can I make?" change everything! We can't wait for you to discover the practical ways that following Jesus helps answer life's biggest questions. 

The Big Questions for High Schoolers

This devotional is an excerpt from “Becoming A Catalyst for Change," a small group material based on the principles taught in the Nazirite Training (Phase 1-Humility) provided by Jesus Revolution Now, an organization that is passionate to make "To raise up a Fathered Generation consecrated to the Lord expressed in a Nazirite lifestyle."

Becoming A Catalyst For Change

As a parent, you were created to pursue your purpose. There is a calling for you to fulfill that is bigger than being Mom or Dad. Being a parent is one of the biggest jobs that you can have but you were created to do other things in addition to being a parent. You were created for a purpose. Let’s pursue it.

The Purposeful Parent

When we set sail to know God before knowing His will, we find that the all-mighty God of the eternal present, is also a loving and merciful Father. As a natural consequence of knowing God, we get to know His will and, with it, the Lord grants us His provision and a premium destiny. The true essence of knowing Him and His will, we learn though, is to worship Him.       

It’s About God: The “Who” Precedes The “What”

Revelation  is  a  wake-up  call,  not  a  blueprint  for  the  final  apocalypse. In the opening chapters, John writes directly to seven churches about how they need to wake up. You might find yourself in one of these churches needing a similar jolt. Taken from Scot McKnight's New Testament Everyday study on Revelation.

The Seven Churches of Revelation

Given the widespread numbers of abuse, God may call you to help both the abused and the abusive.

How To Help The Abused (& Abusive)

If you are familiar with the DEFCON (defense-ready condition) levels, they range from 5 to 1, with one being “Sound the Alarm” we are at WAR! Join us as we look at what the Bible has to say about being ready for our daily battles. While we may not be able to see them, we are all in a Spiritual War at this very moment! Are you ready?

UNCOMMEN: DEFCON

The largest of buildings starts with the laying of a single brick. Many of us get discouraged when we can’t seem to find the gift invested in us. Unless we recognize spiritual gifts, we cannot use them effectively for God’s glory. We need to start using our little bricks to build edifices that reflect our relationship to the Lord Jesus.
