How do you refer to yourself when someone asks you what you believe? Do you call yourself a Christian? A follower of Jesus? Or do you refer to the denomination you associate with?
Did you know that Christians used to refer to themselves as, The Way, after Jesus’ resurrection?
Have you ever forgotten to water your plants until they looked haggard? Then, you gave them a good drink and they came back to life again?
Have you seen a sick relative near, “death’s door,” only to bounce back and become well again?
Do you know what your name means? Have you researched it?
Did you know that the name Rachel means, Ewe – a female sheep?
Growing up, I used to say that name was fitting for me because I was as stubborn as a sheep. Determination and endurance to see what I wanted to come true were strong traits. Recently, the meaning of the name has changed for me. Instead of seeing myself as stubborn, the picture has tenderly changed to a little sheep yearning to follow her Shepherd.
When you were growing up, did you ever try to block your sibling from coming in a room? You stood behind the door, feet planted, trying desperately to hold him off as he pushed from the other side? It was difficult!
“I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows Me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life.” John 8:12
This is a beautiful verse on its own. It brings joy and peace to your heart. You might assume that the light Jesus said here is the glory of God. I know I’ve thought that. I picture His light to be blinding, like that of the sun. But could it mean something else as well?
What do the bread of life, the Passover, and the twelve disciples’ training all have in common?
Jesus is known in the gospel of John by describing Himself with a series of titles that are labelled the, I Am’s. But John isn’t the first time this name was mentioned.
Explore the beginning of the name I Am and what it means to gain a deeper understanding of your loving and powerful God.
Have you ever been in a situation where you’re not sure whether you should wait for the Lord to give you a sign in order to do something, or, whether you were supposed to do something in faith, trusting it’s what He wanted?
Are you intimidated by discipleship? Do you want someone to disciple you? Are you nervous about discipling someone else? How are you supposed to do it? Let’s explore this together.
Happy New Year! It’s exciting to have a fresh start as you dive into 2023. Looking at your Christian life and the fruit of the work God has done in it, think back to the beginning of your relationship with Him. Who shared the gospel with you? Who have you shared the gospel with?