The Psalmist David presents us with a challenge to ascend to the hill of God. A special place reserved for Christians that desire closeness to God. This ascent is aided by focusing on the path, people, and practices that help us accomplish this lofty goal.
Read MoreThe infinite God left paradise and love to dwell in a fallen world and face abuse. It is the ultimate demonstration of love. It is the ultimate gift. Often, our default response to this gift is to focus on ourselves and what we gain. However, a correct response is to seek to give to others because of all we’ve been given.
Read MoreGod wants us to know what it’s like to be satisfied with him. The more we experience the satisfaction He can offer, the closer we will grow to Him, and the more in tune we will be with His mission.
Read MoreIn the Christian life, brothers and sisters in Christ are running together and along side one another. We all slip up; we all stumble. It is only human. When that happens, it is the responsibility of those brothers and sisters around us to help. We are to help one another. However, we cannot help one another if we are not close enough to do so. We cannot bare burdens at arm’s length. It requires connection.
Read MoreOur response to a blessing matters. God cares how we respond to His blessing. We have all been blessed by simply knowing Christ. However, Christ said that it is more blessed to give than to receive. The blessings we have received should compel us to give to others. Through our giving, God blesses others.
Read MoreThe story of Christianity can be summed up in the fact that God loves us. Throughout Israel’s history, it’s abundantly clear that God was there working in the lives of His people. Likewise, all of us, as God’s children, will experience God’s love working in our lives for good. We simply have to trust Him and His plan. We are safe in God’s love.
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