Unmasking Sibling Rivalry
Why are sibling rivalry is so common? What is happening in our hearts when we are involved in unhealthy conflict? How do families overcome strife and experience reconciliation? Competition, comparison, and manipulation are common traps in relationships. Great intentions can become rejection which ultimately leads to dehumanization. Jesus breaks this pattern and teaches us how to love one another, including the most tense relationships we have.
The Blueprint for Marriage
Marriage is the most intimate human relationship, and it can be the trickiest relationship too! Why is peace, joy, and unity a challenge in marriage and family? What are some practical steps that can be taken to improve your marriage? Let’s take the 30 day strengthening your marriage challenge together! God is able to bring healing in our relationships when we open up our hearts and trust Him. The One who is the author of marriage is also the great restorer.
Something New
How are you praying for your country? What healing is needed in your soul? How is God moving in this season of your life? When God does something new, He often announces it through the prophets. Isaiah brings hope to people with a glimpse of the future and the faithful promises of God. Seek God’s presence and know that the trials will fade as we walk by faith with Jesus.
Jesus Restores
Jesus came to set people free, to spread the good news, to heal the brokenhearted, and to win the spiritual battle. God provides comfort for those who mourn and hope for those who are in despair. Depth with God allows you to stand strong like an oak of righteousness in the strong winds.
An Absence of Morality
Whatever happened to justice and righteousness? Isaiah had much to say about it, to Israel and to us today.
Sacrifice
Love includes sacrifice. There is no greater love than to lay down your life for someone else. Jesus demonstrated this love when He died on the cross to pay the full price for our sins. How did Isaiah prophesy in the Old Testament the suffering of the coming Messiah? How did Jesus fulfill this specific prophecy in great detail? What is the full significance of the atoning death of our Savior?
Jesus Redeems
God is a redeemer. He pursues, rescues, in basis back through Jesus. We all have a great need for God’s redemption. Will you admit how much you need the Lord? Will you receive the grace that He wants to shower on redemption. Will you admit how much you need the Lord? Will you receive the grace that He wants to shower on you? Will you extend God’s love to the people in your life?
Jesus Serves
The Savior of the world meets our needs, lays down his life, and is faithful to Father God. It is uncommon for a king to be the one who serves everyone. Jesus is the King of kings and Lord of lords yet he died on the cross to pay the full price for our sins. This is the ultimate in servant leadership. Serving is your calling. Whoever is truly great serves other people well. It is better to give than to receive.
The Sufficiency of God
Is God going to provide what you really need? Can you trust Him fully? What does it look like to rely on God
To Whom Will You Compare God
The more that you focus on God, the more that your life will be fruitful. God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and in all places. God is our Creator and always existed. God is transcendent above the nations. God never grows tired or weary. God gives His strength to those who trust in Him.