Powerful Living

Key verse They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2:42 NIVOne early morning before dark, I got to church ready to help set up at our Viera location. I was feeling fully exhausted, rubbing sleep out of my eyes, and hoping the coffee in my hand would give …

Obedience Leads to a Fulfilled Life

Key verse You are My friends if you do whatever I command you. John 15:14 NIVAt first glance, this verse makes friendship with God sound so conditional and almost contractual, as though friendship with God is something that we must earn on our own merit. But God is so relational! This verse, out of context, doesn’t sound very loving. But …

The Conversation Never Stops

Key verse Never stop praying. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 NLTI can’t recall the last occasion I glanced at my wife and said, “Good morning! I’m your husband, Keith. I hope you have a good day.” In fact, if I ever have, I’ve got serious problems. No. Conversations with my wife typically pick up from the last time we spoke to one …

Giving Back to God

Key verse What shall I return to the Lord for all his goodness to me? I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord. I will fulfill my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people. Psalm 116:12-14 NIVAs we begin to break down this passage of scripture, we see …