Posts with the tag “spreadtheword”

In today's rapidly changing world, it's easy to feel lost and disconnected from faith. The fastest-growing religious category in the United States is now "unaffiliated," reflecting a growing cynicism ...  Read More

Have you ever tried to solve a mystery? Maybe you played a game where you had to figure out who took the last cookie, or you looked for clues to find a hidden treasure. It can be fun to search for ans...  Read More

Isaiah 45:18 (NIV)“For this is what the Lord says—he who created the heavens, he is God; he who fashioned and made the earth, he founded it; he did not create it to be empty, but formed it to be inhab...  Read More

Palm Sunday reminds us of a pivotal moment in history – Jesus entering Jerusalem not on a war horse or with an army, but humbly riding on a donkey. The crowds shouted "Hosanna!" and waved palm branche...  Read More

How God Changes a CityImagine you’re on a secret mission—not to find treasure, but to change a whole city! You don’t have superpowers or a big team. All you’ve got is a Bible, a heart full of love for...  Read More

Acts 16:13-14 (NIV) 13 On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate to the river, where we expected to find a place of prayer. We sat down and began to speak to the women who had gathered there. 14 On...  Read More

In a world quick to judge and slow to understand, how can we as believers navigate the choppy waters of controversy and conflict? The early church faced this very question, and the book of Acts provid...  Read More

1 Peter 5:1–4 (NIV)To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under y...  Read More

Have you ever had a question that was really hard to answer? Maybe something like, “Why do I have to follow this rule?” or “Who made this mess?” Imagine if no one could agree and everyone just kept ar...  Read More

In an increasingly segregated world, where schools, communities, and even churches often reflect a single dominant culture, there's a pressing need for a different approach to faith and fellowship. Th...  Read More

Have you ever played on a team where everyone had to work together? Maybe it was a soccer team, a school project, or even a family chore day. Teams are fun, but sometimes it’s hard when people don’t a...  Read More

Acts 11:19-26 (NIV)"Now those who had been scattered by the persecution that broke out when Stephen was killed traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, spreading the word only among Jews. Som...  Read More

In a world often driven by performance and achievement, it's easy to fall into the trap of thinking our relationship with God operates on the same principles. We may find ourselves believing that salv...  Read More

God Welcomes EveryoneHave you ever been left out of a game or a group because you were different? Maybe you were the youngest, or maybe you were new and didn’t know anyone yet. That doesn’t feel good,...  Read More

Romans 2:9–11 (NIV)“There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile; but glory, honor and peace for everyone who does good: first for th...  Read More

Have you ever felt like you're too far gone for God's love to reach you? Or perhaps you've struggled with feeling like you need to constantly "do better" to earn God's favor? If so, you're not alone. ...  Read More

God’s Big Surprise for SaulHave you ever changed your mind about something important? Maybe you thought broccoli was the worst vegetable in the world, but then you tried it with cheese sauce and loved...  Read More

Ephesians 2:1–10, NIV“As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spir...  Read More

Life often throws us curveballs, leaving us wondering why we face hardships and pain. But what if these difficult moments are actually opportunities for growth and spiritual transformation? This profo...  Read More

Fourth, that on the Sabbath day we spend time in public and private worship of God, rest from routine employment, serve the Lord and others, and so anticipate the eternal Sabbath. Fifth, that we love ...  Read More

Acts 7:54–60 (NIV)"When the members of the Sanhedrin heard this, they were furious and gnashed their teeth at him. But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God, a...  Read More

In today's world, we often encounter division, strife, and inequality - even within our churches. But how should we, as followers of Christ, approach these issues? A powerful lesson from the early chu...  Read More

Have you ever had an argument with a friend or sibling? Maybe you felt like something wasn’t fair, and you got upset. Sometimes, when people have problems, they don’t know how to fix them. They might ...  Read More

Ephesians 2:14–16 (NIV)“For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, by setting aside in his flesh the law with its comma...  Read More

In a world often marked by division, selfishness, and superficiality, there's a powerful force that can revolutionize our communities and relationships: grace. But what does grace really look like whe...  Read More

Imagine planting a garden. If weeds grow and aren’t removed, they choke the healthy plants. The church is like a garden—God wants it to be peaceful (united in love) and pure (free from sin). Today’s s...  Read More

Ephesians 4:1-6“As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make...  Read More

Have you ever experienced a prolonged power outage? The frustration of being without electricity, the disruption to daily life, and the sense of helplessness can be overwhelming. Now imagine that feel...  Read More

Imagine you’re sitting together at a Fourth of July fireworks show. The sky lights up with amazing colors—reds, blues, and greens. Everyone says, “Wow!” But what if, after the fireworks ended, you did...  Read More

Ephesians 3:16-17 (NIV)“I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.”Devotiona...  Read More