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The Heart of a Father: A Meditation on Galatians 4
Though it might not seem out of place to those who have been Christians for a long time, to the outside world, one of the weirdest aspects of Christianity is the fact that we call God our Father. Using Galatians 4, let us meditate on the importance of knowing God as Father and as we do, I hope that it shows you the beauty of who God is and what He has done to adopt us into His family.
Quiet Acts of Obedience (Part 2): Rewarded
In part one of this series, we looked at how the God who created us is omnipresent and omniscient. In part two of this series, we will further examine how God will reward those who are obedient to Him, giving us hope for both today and for the future.
Quiet Acts of Obedience (Part 1): Seen
As part of my moms’ study group, we decided to read a book over the summer called Risen Motherhood. While reading, a quote that stayed with me is “All our quiet acts of obedience will be seen, rewarded, and praised for the glory of God.”
What Does it Mean to Contend Hard in Prayer?
Has anyone ever asked you to “pray hard” for a concern in their life? When this has been asked of me, I have honestly wondered what it means to pray “hard.” What does that even look like, and why would it matter in prayer?
10 Tips for Leading a Small Group
Can you remember how you felt on the first day of school? No matter what grade you were in there could be fear, excitement, angst, or an anticipation of the possibilities. Groups leaders can feel similar types of emotions when a new study starts so here are few tips to help you out!
The Lord Gives Strength and Blesses His People (Psalm 29 Devotional)
We live in the reality of a truly broken world. And we as humans are the biggest perpetrators of that brokenness. But listen to the words of the scriptures. As you read these, open your heart, put your faith in them. They are breathed from the very breath of God.
Fear of Missing Out - Part 2
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the FOMO message series teaching from the New Testament book of Matthew discussing fears we experience when we decide to trust God instead of trusting ourselves.
What Should or Could We Be Doing During Lent?
Recent history has revealed that Evangelicals are not typically first in line to observe Lent, but there is biblical wisdom in setting aside times of special observance and dedication for our personal and corporate growth during the season of Lent leading up to Easter.
Upside Down Living #17 - Confidence in a Time of Anxiety
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund looks at the passage in Matthew 6:25-34 on worrying about the future, Jesus’ simple command to not worry, the lesson of the birds, the lesson of the flowers, and the power of prayer in the midst of our anxiety and worry.
Upside Down Living #16 - Investment in a Time of Opportunity
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 6:19-24 looking at what our culture says about wealth, how Jesus' words are upside down compared to culture, and three realities we should hold close to as Christians.
Upside Down Living #15 - Prayer in a Time of Trouble
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund looks at the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:5-15 in a message on the importance of prayer in our life, how to approach praying, and practical steps for how to pray.
Christian Single
The perspective many single adults encounter in the church is often more representative of the values of culture than the teachings of scripture and that can be a frustrating and even discouraging thing. So how do the teachings of the Bible come to bear on this conversation?
Upside Down Living #14 - Secrecy in a Time of Boasting
Strip District Campus Pastor, Joel Haldeman, continues the Upside Down Living series in Matthew 6 talking about our motivations in regards to things of faith, the rewards that await us in heaven, and the difference between actions of faith done in public or in secret.
Busting the Myth of "Life Balance"
Without a doubt, one of the most common challenges I hear has to do with finding “life-balance.” Many of us try again and again to achieve this elusive goal. Allow me to relieve your anxiety and boldly proclaim that life balance is a myth!
Why I Pray
Prayer is a vital part of the way I practice my faith on a daily basis, but it wasn’t always that way. If you’ve been in the church for any length of time, you’ve likely heard someone talk about the importance of prayer - and that’s for good reason!