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An important step in making your relationship with Christ real and living is to be connected to real community. Start one of these devotionals with others during this sermon series!
7 Days
Jesus came to seek and to save the lost. He came to serve, not to be served. As His followers, we know we've been called to do the same. In a culture that is plagued with consumerism, we believe that when we give our life away, we actually find life. Read more to hear more about what the Bible says about serving.
5 Days
Is it possible to find deep friendships in a disconnected world? Yes. Over the next five days, Jennie Allen shows us that even when we feel utterly alone—whether we’re with friends or still looking for them—God designed us to be in relationships. In all our messiness, in a world that seems more divided than ever, we need each other. And even in our brokenness, it’s possible to thrive—together.
Finding Purpose Through Authentic Connection
5 Days
The longing for human connection is universal. If you wrestle with feelings of loneliness, rejection, and doubt - you’re not alone. So many of us question whether or not we matter. Based on Ben Higgins' new book, Alone in Plain Sight, this five-day devotional is an invitation to join Ben in exploring how to find your purpose by pursuing authentic connection with yourself, with others, and with God.
5 Days
Jesus calls his followers to serve God and one another. Unfortunately, Christians today expect professional clergies to do the serving in our churches. This is not God's plan for his church. God does not want a church full of fans watching from the sidelines. He wants everyone to participate and serve one another. Because in God's kingdom, everyone is a minister.
6 Days
We can’t expect a young convert to grow spiritually without follow up. They need much more than a “Call me if you need help!” But sometimes spiritual parents go to the opposite extreme: hovering too close. What's the balance? In 1 Thessalonians are six “heart” guidelines for spiritual parenting. These attitudes will not tell you what to share, but will guide you in how to relate to those you disciple.