Posts with the tag “hope”

Hope Restored: Finding Light in Life's Brokenness
by Nick DeYoung on December 9th, 2024
Isaiah 61 provides a profound declaration of the Messiah’s mission, a mission focused on bringing good news to the poor, healing the brokenhearted, and liberty to the captives. These ancient words reverberate with hope, reminding us that no matter how shattered life may seem, restoration is not only possible but promised.  Read More

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 January
Embracing the Mystery: A New Year, A New RevelationRevealed in the Water: The Identity, Mission, and Invitation of JesusEmpowered by the Spirit for the Common GoodOne Body, Many Parts: Living in Christ's Unity
 February
Called and Equipped: Trusting God’s Plan for Your LifeThe Resurrection: The Foundation of Our HopeThe Transforming Power of ForgivenessFrom Dust to Glory: The Promise of the Resurrection
 March
The Transfiguration: Seeing Jesus for Who He Truly IsConfession and Belief – The Path to RenewalFearless Trust in the Presence of God: Finding Courage in Psalm 27Come to the Waters: From the Spring to the RiverThe View from the Cross: Seeing Others Through Resurrection Eyes
 April
Pressing On: Letting Go, Leaning In, and Living ForwardThe King We Didn't Expect: Rediscovering Hope This Palm SundayEaster Sunday: The World RestoredTriumph in the Resurrection: Our Great Hope
 May
The Thunderstorm or Gentle Rain: When Grace Breaks ThroughSheltered by the Shepherd: A Vision for Unity, Healing, and HopeWhen the Spirit Says Go: Listening, Obeying, and Opening Hearts
 June
Washed and Waiting: Living for the Returning KingSpirit-Born: Living as Children of GodThe God Who Moves Toward Us: Living in the Life of the TrinityOne in Christ: Reimagining the Family of God
 July
Sow to the Spirit — A Life That LastsPulpits, Politics, and the Price of Compromise: Why Endorsements from the Pulpit Miss the MarkWorthy of the Lord: Living as Citizens of a Greater KingdomChrist at the Center: A Life That Holds Together
 August
A Faith That Bears FruitCalled to the Holy Ground: Embracing Our Divine MissionEveryday Faithfulness
 September
The Gospel That Re-Makes UsMercy Greater Than My Sin: Taking Heart in God’s Forgiveness
 2024
 August
Experiencing True LifeWalking in the LightLoving One Another: The Heartbeat of Christian Life
 September
Finding Purpose and Joy in Our Daily LivesEmbracing God's Design for RestEmbracing God’s Call in a Divided World
 October
The Call to Act JustlyA Call to Deep Faith: Reflecting Inwardly, Loving OutwardlyEmbracing Change in a Time of TransitionLoving Faithfulness in a Divided World: A Call to Live Out MercyWalking Humbly in a Divided World: A Call to Live DifferentlyWalking with God
 November
Embracing the Promises of the Messiah - God With UsThe Rejected and Suffering Messiah - God Feels Our PainA Righteous Judge for a Hurting World
 December
Hope Restored: Finding Light in Life's BrokennessThe Shepherd Messiah: A Comfort for Every SeasonThe Victorious King: Hope in the Promise of AdventThe Final Say for Christmas
 2023
 January
Just Some Thoughts on MarriageStar Wars and the BibleThe GospelA Lesson from the Foolish Rich ManWhat a Win!Those in NeedHis Return and Our ReadinessRepentance and Mercy
 February
A Door to a Feast!Honor and HumilityCounting the Cost
 March
Our CallingKingdom Generosity
 April
An Empty Tomb
 May
What Must I Do?Who Is In Charge?
 June
The Forgotten WidowJesus: Our Ultimate Source of HopeDiscovering Our Identity in Jesus: Embracing a Transformed Perspective
 2022
 October
Shine So Others See
 November
A Day of Celebration?Thanksgiving Blessing
 December
Merry Christmas - 2022

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