Do you know the social, emotional, physical, and spiritual condition of young people in your community? Nehemiah had a BIG challenge. Jerusalem, the religious center for the Jewish people, was in ruin, and God put it on Nehemiah’s heart to rebuild the Holy City. After a period of mourning, lament, and prayer (Nehemiah 1:1-11), he … Continue reading "Examining the Walls" Read the article
By Eugene Guzon, Superintendent of Asia Life as we know it is changing. Along with many natural disasters and political turmoil, the prolonged COVID-19 situation has made people’s situations even more challenging and uncertain. We do not need to look far to see pain, hardship and loss, which has perhaps hit home for you as … Continue reading "The Strength of My Heart" Read the article
Prayer, individually and collectively, is vital to being a healthy church and being strong in our faith. By Bob Regazzoli, pastor, Australia The Word has always taught how important prayer is in our Christian lives and in our relationship with our heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, in the Spirit. Most of our prayer life is … Continue reading "The Holy Spirit, Prayer and Connect Groups" Read the article
That the man Jesus was also God incarnate became (and still is) one of the founding doctrines of the Christian church. By Tim Sitterley, US Regional Director, West Several years ago I was in the city of Managua Nicaragua during the celebration of La Purisima. La Purísima is a religious event in late November/early December … Continue reading "The Awe of the Angels" Read the article
When the Son of God put on humanity and became the Son of Man, he was inviting us to participate in the relationship – the dance – that he shares as Father, Son and Spirit. Cheryl and I love to dance, in particular to waltz or slow dance. Good dancing is fluid – it is … Continue reading "Invitation to the Dance" Read the article
Speaking Of Life 4005 | Just Like Mom Used to Make Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion Have you ever experienced having a loved one bring you gifts or goodies that remind you of the warmth of home? … Continue reading "Sermon for December 26, 2021 — First Sunday after Christmas" Read the article
Written by Rick Shallenberger The format is “Reader’s Theater.” You are all telling different views of the same story. In this particular Reader’s Theater format, you aren’t in conversation with each other, but you will be feeding off each other’s comments – as if the words another says said just triggered your own thought, or … Continue reading "Message for December 24 or 25 – Christmas Drama" Read the article
Speaking Of Life 4004 | The Witness of Christmas Music Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion Bright lights twinkling in the moonlight, decorations in homes, and of course the joyful sound of carols resounding through the night are … Continue reading "Sermon for December 19, 2021 — Fourth Sunday of Advent" Read the article
Speaking Of Life 4003 | The Myth of Instancy Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion Anyone from a few decades ago can certainly recall how the beginning stages of the internet were just too slow and frustrating. Nowadays, … Continue reading "Sermon for December 12, 2021 — Third Sunday of Advent" Read the article
Speaking Of Life 4002 | The Sunrise of Peace Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion Every time we see the sunrise in all of its splendor and glory, we can certainly feel a sense of warmth and hope … Continue reading "Sermon for December 5, 2021 — Second Sunday of Advent" Read the article
