Adopted Into God's Family
on August 10th, 2024
"He destined us for adoption as his children through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of his will." - Ephesians 1:5 Have you ever experienced the deep sense of belonging that comes from being part of a loving family? God not only chose you before time began but also adopted you into His family through Jesus Christ. Adoption here isn’t just a legal act; it’s a profound expression of G... Read More
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Chosen Before Time
on August 9th, 2024
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, just as he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before him in love." - Ephesians 1:3-4 Have you ever felt the thrill of being chosen? Whether it was for a sports team as a child or a job opportunity as an adult, bein... Read More
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Empowered Through Adoption
on August 8th, 2024
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus and are faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. - Ephesians 1:1-3 I recently read an article about retired Americans ... Read More
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Three Blessings From The Father
on August 7th, 2024
"Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus and are faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, just as he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be... Read More
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Accessing God's Power
on August 6th, 2024
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." - Acts 1:8 Are you ready to access the power of God? There is no more time for excuses. We often find ourselves caught up in a web of reasons why we can't move forward, why we can’t take the next step, or why we aren’t capable of ... Read More
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Just Stir It Up
on August 5th, 2024
"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us." - Ephesians 3:20 God’s power is available to everyone. When Paul talks about the power that works within “us,” he is referring to both Gentiles and Jews who have surrendered their lives to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. This power is not exclusive to a select few; it is a... Read More
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The Unlimited Power Of God
on August 4th, 2024
"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us." - Ephesians 3:20 God’s power goes beyond our wildest dreams. The Apostle Paul tells us that God's power “exceeds abundantly” beyond anything we can think or imagine. If you could quantify "abundantly," God would surpass that measure. His power far exceeds our capacity t... Read More
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The Power Of Relationship
on August 3rd, 2024
"I can do all things through him who strengthens me." - Philippians 4:13 I remember being in Los Angeles and being invited to an exclusive restaurant/lounge. Someone who saw me there was surprised and wondered how I had gotten in. Had I paid the price? Had I earned my way in? I told them I was there not because of my own credentials, but because I was good friends with a member. In other words,... Read More
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Power In The Person
on August 2nd, 2024
"Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us." - Ephesians 3:20 “Now unto him who is able…” This powerful phrase reminds us that our strength and power as Christians derive from being plugged into an actual person—Jesus Christ. Our faith is not in an object, an abstract concept, or a set of ethical postulates. Our fait... Read More
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Plugged Into God's Power
on August 1st, 2024
"I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith." - Ephesians 3:16-17 Like most of you, I enjoy the conveniences that come with owning electronic devices. Inside my home, I have devices that are designed to make my life easier, to perform certain tasks more efficiently, and even ... Read More
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Living Out God's Plan for Your Life
on July 31st, 2024
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11 We've explored the transformative impact of connecting with the person of God and experiencing His incredible power. These are foundational steps that lead us to live out the most fulfilling aspect of our spiritual journey: embracing and walkin... Read More
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Experiencing God's Power
on July 30th, 2024
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." - Acts 1:8 Yesterday, we looked at the impact of connecting with the person of God. When we seek to know Him, we experience transformation in our character and outlook. But knowing God personally is just the beginning. Once we cult... Read More
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Connecting with the Person of God
on July 29th, 2024
"On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: 'Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about.'" - Acts 1:4 The story we discussed yesterday of walking into a KFC and finding out they had no chicken, makes us question how such a core element could be missing. Similarly, many come to church seeking the essence of... Read More
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The Essential Ingredient
on July 28th, 2024
"On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: 'Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about.'" - Acts 1:4 Imagine walking into a KFC, craving their famous chicken, only to be told, “We don’t have any chicken.” It's baffling, right? This was my experience in college. The restaurant had plenty of sides and desse... Read More
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Will You Let Go?
on July 27th, 2024
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" - 2 Corinthians 5:17 Yesterday, we explored the concept of "unblending" our core self from our wounded parts. We discovered that living a Spirit-led life means separating the new, transformed person God is making us into from the old, scarred, sinful person we once were. This process is essential f... Read More
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Unblended
on July 26th, 2024
"But if Christ is in you, then the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit that dwells in you. So then, brothers and sisters, we are obligated, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh—... Read More
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Living to Please God
on July 25th, 2024
"Those who are in the flesh cannot please God. But you are not in the flesh; you are in the Spirit, since the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him." - Romans 8:8-9 Have you ever found yourself going through the motions of faith but feeling disconnected from its true power and purpose? Paul’s message in Romans 8:8-9 reminds us that bein... Read More
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Transforming Your Mind
on July 24th, 2024
"For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit." - Romans 8:5 Have you ever considered the power of your mind in shaping your perspective and actions? In Romans 8:5, Paul highlights the stark contrast between those who live according to their woundedness and those who li... Read More
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