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February 7: “Practice Gratitude” (Psalm 145:13-16)

We are well cared for by a loving creator who provides us with everything we need. God’s generosity begets our gratitude. The practice of gratitude affirms that God is a good and generous Provider. The practice of gratitude directs our thoughts away from what we lack towards the blessings God has bestowed on us. But […]

January 31: “What Matters Most to You?” (Matthew 6:31-33)

What matters most to you? The American Dream says that what matters most is you and your wealth. Jesus says that what matters most is God and His Kingdom. We are to serve God with our money. What does that look like in real life? It looks like a life of gratitude, contentment, trust, generosity […]

January 24: “I Grow As My Church Grows” (Luke 6:12-16)

In addition to solitude and service, we need to practice community to grow as Christians. Christian growth is not individualistic, but corporate. We are the body of Christ. A body where only a few parts grow is not a healthy body. As a body, we need each other to grow together. We need to meet […]

January 17: “Christ the Center” (Colossians 1:15-18 and Colossians 2:6, 11-12)

Becoming a Christian can be compared to a Copernican revolution. Before baptism, the universe revolved around us, but after baptism, we see that the universe revolves around Christ. Christian life is following Jesus as our Lord. It means submitting to his rule in all areas of our life. Who or what is at the center […]

January 10: “The Practice of Service” (Luke 6:12-13, 17-19)

The context for spiritual growth is solitude, community, and service. We need all three contexts in order to grow. Our motivation for serving others is that Jesus came to serve us. He even gave his life for us for the joy set before him. When we serve and give ourselves, we grow to be like […]