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Until Joy is Complete (The Postcard Epistle, Part 4)

Our obedience to walk in the truth and love together will lead to the experience of the fullness of joy. And it’s that experience of the fullness of joy that then leads to an experience of the fellowship of the family. … John’s call to abide in the teachings of Christ remain the same for all of us: Will we be on guard against the deceivers in the world, and will we remain true to the Father and to the…

And Remain in Truth (The Postcard Epistle, Part 3)

Followers of Jesus must not condemn themselves by what we approve that is “anti” to the gospel. John’s instructions here in this passage seem harsh, but it actually comes from a deep desire for the people he loves to live and glorify Christ. If we are to walk in love, we cannot be indifferent to truth. KEVIN Download the discussion guide Reading plan through John’s writings

May You Walk in Love (The Postcard Epistle, Part 2)

Obedience is walking in truth and love. If you are truly a follower of Jesus, then your life should be marked by an obedience to the command [to] have a conscious and deep love for others based on the truth of the gospel. This is nothing that can be done in and of our own strength; but only once we have experienced the truth of who Jesus is are we then able to daily remind ourselves to love others, and…

To the Woman (The Postcard Epistle, Part 1)

The Elder is concerned first and foremost for the truth of the gospel—and then he is concerned for his people. … Would they be the elect, who embrace and enjoy the truth and love? And ultimately, will we? KEVIN Download the discussion guide Reading plan through John’s writings

Reflect, Receive and Rule

The Book of Jesus, Part 2: Reflect, Receive and Rule So why were we created? We were created to reflect the Almighty, receive the blessing, and rule the creation. KEVIN P Download the discussion guide

Uncharted Territory, Part 7: From Gospel to Growth

Uncharted Territory, Part 7: From Gospel to Growth This process of sanctification is a life-long process. It’s a life-long journey forward, and at no point in the Christian life can we be stagnant in our faith. And remember that oftentimes with growth, there are growing pains. As Paul said, “It is good that some of us might suffer for the Kingdom.” … So may we all go out from here to preach the gospel, to allow for a response, and…

He Is, Part 2: He is Here

He Is, Part 2: He is Here During this holiday season, it’s easy to get distracted, or to allow ourselves to be distracted—by the events that we have, by the programs we have to do, by the presents we have to buy and the parties we have to attend. It’s easy to let that get in the way of finding our true peace. But after the Christmas lights turn out and the fireplace is settled and the hot chocolate has…

BOTH/AND, Part 1: Being/Doing

BOTH/AND, Part 1: Being/Doing Living in the tension of doing for God and being with God looks like a branch connected to a vine. We are drawing life from Christ as he leads us, and that is what produces the fruit. Being with God should lead us to doing for God. … If we want to be a people committed to the mission of God — to living out that Great Commission that we find in scripture, to helping others find…

Refresh, Part 6: Real Relationships

Refresh, Part 6: Real Relationships The church family should not be a place for ‘polished’ believers to come and compare how good we look; rather, the church family should be a place for imperfect people to point each other to Jesus. We should be a place where the broken and the hurting can come together and be transformed by relationship with Jesus. Real relationships mean that we will be upfront and open and honest about where we are, and who…

Refresh, Part 2: Real Priorities

Refresh, Part 2: Real Priorities These stories that Jesus is telling [of the lost coin, the lost sheep, and the Prodigal Son] are meant to clue us in to God’s heart. He’s cluing us in to God’s priorities. God is willing to do the unthinkable to save the broken … [and] He wants us to be a part of that plan. Download the PDF above to follow along with notes.

Let’s Talk, Part 3: Let’s Talk About Radical Truth

Let’s Talk, Part 3: Let’s Talk About Radical Truth Ultimately, in order to accomplish any of this — any of the perfect living, any of the commitment to radical truth telling, any commitment to faithfulness — we must be a people who stand firm in our faith in Jesus Christ. We must stand firm in our trust in His promises. We must stand firm in the gospel message. We must stand firm in the knowledge of scripture. We must stand…

We are Family, Part 4: The Youths

We are Family, Part 4: The Youths To the students in the room: my hope and my prayer is that you will faithfully and boldy follow after Jesus and go to the world with [the] good news that He is Lord, because Jesus is better than anything the world has to offer. Family: the gospel is good news to the youth because it’s ultimately not about them; it’s about Jesus. Download the PDF above to follow along with notes.

Shattered, Part 4

SHATTERED, Part 4: Good Shattered God is making a point here that God’s favor falls on those who rest in His grace. Ultimately these verses show us humanity’s sin, and that that sin breaks the heart of the Lord. It breaks the heart of Yahweh to the point [at which] his wrath must purify the earth. And yet, in the midst of that just wrath for our corruption, God’s grace is still made available for those who rest in Him.…

I Resolve To…

The only way we can actually grow and succeed in our lives is to fully depend on God’s strength in us. We can only work hard and disciplined out of the Holy Spirit’s strength inside of us. It’s a strength he gives us. And as followers of Jesus, we are supposed to work hard and disciplined for the sake of the gospel. … January is a time for hard work — a time to restart in our daily devotionals, or…