Posts with the tag “life”

Experiencing True Life
by Nick DeYoung on August 20th, 2024
What John is describing here is a life that is found in Jesus Christ—a life that is not just about the quantity of years we live, but the quality of those years. It’s about living in a way that reflects the very nature of God, who is love, light, and life itself.  Read More
What a Win!
by Nick DeYoung on January 17th, 2023
I'm putting together this post on Monday, January 17, 2023 after watching a fantastic win by the Dallas Cowboys last night. They played as if the whole world depended on it. The opponent they faced was the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but more so the GOAT quarterback Tom Brady. Tom Brady had an undefeated record against the Cowboys   Read More

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Grace Has Arrived: Christmas Begins With What God Has Already Done
December 21st, 2025
When the Work Seems Slow: Trusting God on the Quiet Jobsite of Advent
December 14th, 2025
Under Construction: Preparing the Road of the Heart in Advent
December 7th, 2025
When the Fog Begins to Lift: Waking Up to the Hope of Advent
November 30th, 2025
When God Restores
October 26th, 2025

Archive

 2025
 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
 October
Faithful Endurance: Strength in WeaknessReconnecting to the Power We’ve IgnoredFaith That Grows in Barren SeasonsWhen God Restores
 November
When the Fog Begins to Lift: Waking Up to the Hope of Advent
 December
Under Construction: Preparing the Road of the Heart in AdventWhen the Work Seems Slow: Trusting God on the Quiet Jobsite of AdventGrace Has Arrived: Christmas Begins With What God Has Already Done
 2024
 August
Walking in the LightExperiencing True LifeLoving 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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