This advent season we’re going to talk about the reasons we have joy, the anticipation and hope for joy in the midst of hard situations, and joy in spite of the brokenness in this world. Today, we are looking at Job to see how he found joy through hard situations. Truly, I hope you find Joy Through It All!
Author: Ryan Clift (Ryan Clift)
Joy Through It All
Advent is a season wherein the Church rejoices over the birth of Jesus, anticipating his return. When Jesus was born, there was joy all around: the wisemen rejoiced at the sight of the star that would lead them to the place of the newborn king; Mary rejoiced upon hearing that she would carry the Savior...
Help!
We’re learning a new way of life from Jesus. One of the things that we’re learning is how to pray. But what is prayer? And why should I do it? Lastly, how should I pray? We’re going to be talking about these questions throughout this series. The Lord’s Prayer is both a prayer to pray...
Here Are Our Needs
We’re learning a new way of life from Jesus. One of the things that we’re learning is how to pray. But what is prayer? And why should I do it? Lastly, how should I pray? We’re going to be talking about these questions throughout this series. The Lord’s Prayer is both a prayer to pray...
Groups
What is a group? Here’s a helpful way to think about groups. “A group is made up of people who come together in such a way and for a length of time that allows Christ’s indwelling presence to transform them.” Groups can be characterized by their love for God and for one another. Another way...
Prayer
We’re learning a new way of life from Jesus. One of the things that we’re learning is how to pray. But what is prayer? And why should I do it? Lastly, how should I pray? We’re going to be talking about these questions throughout this series. The Lord’s Prayer is both a prayer to pray...
Christians & Halloween: Imitate Good, not Evil
Can Christians celebrate Halloween? Halloween is a holiday of imitation. And imitation means to do just like someone else. Imitation actually involves becomes likes someone or something. Christians are encouraged to practice imitation. John says in his third letter to a group of Christians, “imitate good, not evil.” Christians are ultimately called to imitate Jesus....