Devotional

Family “He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, 5 for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God’s church?” 1 Timothy 3:4-5 1 Timothy lists out requirements for overseers of the church, which provides a model for all Christian […]

Refilled Through Church Community Mark 2:1-26 California Redwood trees are the largest living things on the planet. They grow up to 400 feet tall, but their roots are fairly shallow. To compensate for not having deep roots, Redwoods grow together in groves, interlocking their roots, which gives them tremendous stability and strength to withstand storms.

Building a Legacy John 5:19, 20 When we give to those in our immediate circle (spouse, colleagues, Church) we get to experience the immediate satisfaction and impact. When we give with the intention of building a legacy we are committing to either trailblazing for those who will come generations after us or to repairing a

Give thanks 1 Thessalonians 5:17-19 There is something about thanksgiving that makes it both very easy to do, yet very hard to live by. We all have experience that moment of excitement when we buy or receive that new object and we spend the next couple of days exploring and playing with it filled with

Talents John 4:39, Romans 12:1-8 I’m a behind the scenes person, I love knowing and having a hand in everything that is happening without having the spotlight shining on me. I thrive in that, in making last minute decisions, finding mistakes before they become an issue, getting everything ready so that when the spotlight person

Give of your Finances Proverbs 11:24-25, Malachi 3:10 Have you ever prayed for God to reveal if He truly exists or not? I usually go with “If you are real, turn off the light now” or “make a noise I’ve never heard before”. So far it has never worked, but don’t worry I know He

Giving Attitude Colossians 3:1-2 The first step of giving doesn’t begin at the swipe of a pen while signing a check or as you tie up your shoes to volunteer on a Saturday. It begins much earlier and reaches much deeper. In order for us to give in the fashion God desires us to we

Refill with worship : Freedom “Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening. Suddenly, there was a massive earthquake, and the prison was shaken to its foundations. All the doors immediately flew open, and the chains of every prisoner fell off!” Acts 16:25-26 (NLT) Jesus

Refill with worship: Victory Read 2 Chronicles 20:22 In 2 Chronicles 20, the king positioned worship at the front of the war. It was worship that enforced the victory God promised to his people. The sound of praise caused the enemy to self-destruct, leaving no fight left over for Judah. This means that worship itself

Refill with worship: Joy “A psalm of thanksgiving: Shout with joy to the LORD, all the earth! Worship the LORD with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy.” Psalm 100:1-2 (NLT) It’s easy to arrive at worship without feeling like worshipping. A lot of us carry the distractions of the day into our worship: issues