You can identify them by their fruit, that is, by the way they act. Can you pick grapes from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles? (Matthew 7:16) Character is the essence of who we are. Our character is comprised of the values and convictions that have been shaped by our relationships and life experiences. Character …
Category Archives: Time with God
22982 Voices in Your Head
We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. (2 Corinthians 10:5, NIV) Do you trust your thoughts? Most people do. And almost everyone assumes the thoughts in their head are their own. But in reality, at …
22983 A Thankful Heart
Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Are you a glass half-full or a glass half-empty type of person? We all have different personalities. Some of us have a naturally more positive outlook on life, while others quickly see the downside of …
22984 Unconditional Love
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. (1 Peter 4:8, NIV) Have you ever heard, “I will love you if …” expressed either in words or by someone’s actions? In either case, you got the message. Love for you was based on conditions. If you met the conditions, …
22985 Fear Not
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. (Deuteronomy 31:6, NIV) What is it you fear? Is it rejection? Failure? Health that may not last? We want a guarantee that everything will work out …
22010.007 Week 1: Review and Reflect
So, how’s it going? You’ve been exposed to a lot of God’s Word since you first indicated you wanted to learn more about God and his plan for you! What is happening in your life? Are you excited? Overwhelmed? Joyful? Connected … to God … to others? Take a few moments to consider all that …
22010.014 Week 2: Review and Reflect
It’s time to take a day to step back and reflect on all that you’ve read, thought about, and experienced in the past week. In what new ways are you experiencing more of Jesus in your life? In what ways is God’s Word affecting your mind, your life, and your relationships? Are you finding ways …
22010.021 Week 3: Review and Reflect
So, how are things going? Which idea from this week’s lesson and devotionals really challenged or encouraged you in your relationship with Jesus? In what ways are you making decisions and choices that reflect your faith in Jesus Christ? In what ways are you connecting with other believers and sharing what you are learning about …
22010.028 Week 4: Review and Reflect
Okay, you’ve made it through four weeks of lessons, devotionals, and reading God’s Word! In what ways is your life changing? In what ways are you experiencing God? Have you found that local group of believers yet to share your joys and concerns and questions and celebrations with? Yes, we are consistently reminding you about …
22010.035 Week 5: Review and Reflect
Time for a day of reflection … If you have time today for only one question to reflect upon, let it be this one: In what ways are you seeing Jesus working in you and through you? If necessary, go back and read anything you received this week that you want to reconsider … or …