• Kisses From Heaven

    Kisses From Heaven

    “So he got up and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion for him, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.” -Luke 15:20 As 4th and 5th grade Sunday school facilitators, we did a participation exercise with our kids where we…

  • Made in His Image

    Made in His Image

    “Then God said, ‘Let Us make mankind in Our image, in Our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.’” -Genesis 1:26 “Red, yellow, black and white,…

  • Made in His Image

    Made in His Image

    “Then God said, ‘Let Us make mankind in Our image, in Our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.’” -Genesis 1:26 “Red, yellow, black and white,…

  • Character vs. Gifts

    Character vs. Gifts

    “You, therefore, must be perfect [growing into complete maturity of godliness in mind and character, having reached the proper height of virtue and integrity], as your heavenly Father is perfect.” -Matthew 5:48 When I first joined a particular church, I was struck by the fact that they didn’t care what I did. Don’t get me…

  • Character vs. Gifts

    Character vs. Gifts

    “You, therefore, must be perfect [growing into complete maturity of godliness in mind and character, having reached the proper height of virtue and integrity], as your heavenly Father is perfect.” -Matthew 5:48 When I first joined a particular church, I was struck by the fact that they didn’t care what I did. Don’t get me…

  • When God Fights for Us

    When God Fights for Us

    “You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God.” -Matthew 5:3, The Message Have you ever felt powerless? Have you ever felt like you’ve exhausted every resource, but still do not have an answer? King Jehoshaphat and the tribe of Judah faced an unfortunate situation.…

  • When God Fights for Us

    When God Fights for Us

    “You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God.” -Matthew 5:3, The Message Have you ever felt powerless? Have you ever felt like you’ve exhausted every resource, but still do not have an answer? King Jehoshaphat and the tribe of Judah faced an unfortunate situation.…

  • Overcoming Barriers

    Overcoming Barriers

    “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” -Romans 12:21 Have you ever wanted to get somewhere, but you just felt stuck? Have you ever encountered something you felt was blocking your way that you just couldn’t get past? There will always be things in life that will try to hinder us…

  • Overcoming Barriers

    Overcoming Barriers

    “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” -Romans 12:21 Have you ever wanted to get somewhere, but you just felt stuck? Have you ever encountered something you felt was blocking your way that you just couldn’t get past? There will always be things in life that will try to hinder us…

  • Laying Our Lives Down for Others

    Laying Our Lives Down for Others

    “Father, if you are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.” -Luke 22:42 Have you ever had difficult defining moments in your life, when you just did not want to do something, but you knew it was essential for the fulfillment of…