Joy in Suffering

Not everything in life is easy to parse; sometimes we’re hit with situations and circumstances that tear us down. What can we do to find joy even in dark times?

PhilippiansSeptember 5, 2021joy, suffering, difficulties

Good Deeds and Holy Habits

The Bible is an important tool to help us understand what it is that God wants. But are we simply reading and listening, or are we putting those words into action, too?

JamesAugust 29, 2021Hearing, doing, listen, listening, hear

Preparing for the Battle

When we walk out into the world, it can feel like we’re entering an overwhelming emotional battlefield. How do we protect ourselves from the onslaught as we work to continue spreading the love of Christ?

EphesiansAugust 22, 2021armor, war, protection, battle

Imitators of Christ

The world says to us, “You aren’t good enough.” The world will speak words that will bring us down. But an imitator of Christ will build others up. Being imitators of Christ is a continual process.

EphesiansJoyce EvendenAugust 15, 2021imitator, lift up, encouragementComment

Body of Christ

Apostle Paul explains the importance of each one of us, and the gifts we have to bring, for building up the body of Christ—the church.

EphesiansJoyce EvendenAugust 8, 2021love, gifts, unity, communityComment

Mystery of Christ

The Apostle Paul begins to share the mystery of Jesus that has been revealed to him— that the salvation found in Jesus is for the Jews and Gentiles alike.

EphesiansJoyce EvendenAugust 1, 2021mystery, share Christ, Good News, Jews, GentilesComment

Alive in Christ

Sometimes we get lost. Sometimes when we are on the wrong track, we have to turn around. Fortunately, God allows U-turns!

EphesiansJoyce EvendenJuly 25, 2021lost, U-turnComment

Unity in Christ

We must put Christ first in our lives, for God has put Christ above all things. And through Christ we have been given hope and power.

EphesiansJoyce EvendenJuly 18, 2021Unity, priorities, Christ firstComment