Do you think it’s possible that God’s calling you to move more of your life from your responsibility to His responsibility? Consider that God wants you “all in” with your life. And He will give you clarity when you seek and work to hear Him.

Scriptures in the Bible tell us that it’s important to spend time with God’s family. This is because in God’s family, we help each other, and hold, build, and fire each other up. So, as you consider your faith journey, remember that you’re only as strong as your commitment to God’s family.

Data indicates a decline in the church, with a shift in loyalty, engagement, and values.  Do you find this information discouraging? As Christ-followers, our greatest opportunities are to raise and reach.  

In Luke 18, we see that Jesus desires that we pray with tenacity, humility, and persistence. Life and attitudes, such as busyness and the quest for quick responses, can be obstacles to this prayer posture. Identify specific obstacles in your life, and ways that you can remove them to enhance your prayer life.    

When you consider the mission of prayer, have you thought that perhaps your prayers need to change you more than your circumstances? Think of it this way: sometimes what you seek for you needs to happen in you. And as you engage in intentional prayer, turn to the Bible with help on how to pray.

Prayer greatly impacts our life, both tangibly and spiritually. However, like most practices, prayer require intentionally. So, it’s important to have dedicated time to come before God in both focused prayer and confession.   

Prayer is an important part of your spiritual life, as it’s a way to build your intimate relationship with God. However, at times, prayer can feel confusing and even defeating. One way to enhance your prayer life is by approaching it through the ACTS method — Adore, Confess, Thank, and Seek.

The new year is a time to reboot and refresh your life with goals and resolutions. As you consider yours, what are some ways that you can enhance your relationship with God?  Bible engagement, being with others in the journey, and prayer are a few ways to consider as you think about how to grow spiritually. Take your first step today.

Christmas is a time for celebration, but not just because of the seasonal festivities. It’s a time to pause, reflect on, and celebrate what matters the most — the birth of Jesus. Because of God's gift to us — Jesus — we can have an abundance of peace and love both in this season and always.  

At Christmas, we often hear and sing songs about the season. And as we see in Luke in the Bible, Mary sings. Does this encourage you to sing, as well, as a way to praise and worship the Savior who looks on us, the Champion who praises us, and the God who remembers us?