Preaching, singing… these are not the only gifts the church needs. They aren’t even the most important gifts, necessarily. Sharing our talents is all about letting the Holy Spirit work within you to accomplish God’s will in the life of the body of Christ. It’s not about skill level. It’s not about flawless execution. It’s [...]

So, this week we finished up the last Sunday night episode in the R12 series. Rather than read much today, you have a task: Pray, asking God to make our body a place where disciples are continually found, developed and sent out. Write a letter to someone who has provided true, authentic community in your [...]

Have you ever been in one of those moods? The ones where you think, “Nobody really cares about me.” Or, “There’s nothing special about me.” These are not God’s thoughts about us. This is not how God sees us. Each of us is important – uniquely designed by a loving creator. Though, as we are [...]

There are two consistent responses that are natural to man when faced with a challenge – fight, and flight. This is true with our circumstances, our relationships with others, and even our relationship with God. As we think about our identity, and measuring ourselves against Christ, we find that we are not exactly comfortable with [...]

O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my every thought when far away. You chart the path ahead of me and tell me where to stop and rest. Every moment you know where I am. You know what I [...]