Theology & Bible

Showing Up

Communion reminds us of a beautiful part of the Christmas story. . . .

December 4 | Lord of the Harvest

The only thing the God of the Bible enjoys more than planting is harvesting. He is both Lord of the Sabbath (Matthew 12:8) and Lord of the harvest…

December 4 | Application (‘Something Is Missing’)

Do you ever feel like you’re missing something? While driving away from home, do you wonder if you left the lights on or forgot to lock the door?…

December 4 | Discovery

In these passages from Matthew 9 and 10, Jesus tells his disciples three times to “not be afraid.” Why should Jesus’ followers not be afraid to speak about…

November 27 | Application (‘Learning About Worship from an Old Songbook’)

In biblical times, Jewish boys and girls soaked up the music they heard in the temple. Their families used an old songbook that’s still in print today: the…

November 27 | Discovery

What would you need to change in your life to give more glory and praise to God?

November 20 | Application (‘The Strangest Verse in the 23rd Psalm’)

"One part of the 23rd Psalm puzzles me," David Faust writes. "It’s the verse that says, 'You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies'…

November 20 | Discovery

How has God protected you and provided for you over the past year?

November 13 | Application (‘Learning the Art of One-Downmanship’)

Do you ever try to one-up someone and make yourself feel superior? Have you ever engaged in a competitive conversation where, instead of listening well, everyone tried to…

November 13 | Discovery

In what ways have you seen God use the weakest of things (such as children and infants) to build a stronghold and deter his enemies?

Focused on Christ

Baptism and Thankfulness: 4 Reasons They Are Inextricably Connected

Communion: The Crown Jewel of Worship

November 6 | Application (‘Seeking God’)

The pursuit of happiness moves us to seek comfort and convenience, treasure and pleasure, recognition and admiration. But how intense is our desire to know God?

November 6 | Discovery

Psalm 105:2 commands us to “tell of all [God’s] wonderful acts.” What wonderful act has God done for you, and whom will you tell about it?