Seeking God to Build us into a “House of Prayer” (Read Isaiah 62:1-7) "“It is written,” Jesus said to them, “‘My house will be a house of prayer’”" (Luke 19:46)The picture of watchmen on the walls of Jerusalem is a picture not simply of those who scan the countryside for approaching enemies. Isaiah says these watchmen are not silent; they call on the Lord and take no rest in their task. They are w...  Read More

Families within the Christian community are the primary transmitters of habits and practices that ensure the next generation is raised up in the ways of the Kingdom.  Read More

As Jesus gathers a community of followers to Himself, He renews them so that they can carry out their calling to be a light to the nations. We are formed by Christ to be a distinctive community that lives in contrast to its culture.  Read More

Take time today on your own or with others to worship. Spend time in prayer together and sing some favorite songs or hymns.  Read More

We must look into our own lives and homes and find where anger and violence are accepted or celebrated and repent. We must pray that our homes, our streets, and our cities will be places that are liberated from escalating cycles of rage and revenge.   Read More

Jesus modeled compassion for those who are poor and so must we.  Read More

The Scriptures recognize that marriage and family are essential in passing along the faith to the next generation and providing a place where selfless love can be modeled and experienced.  Thank God for solid marriages that reflect His faithfulness and beauty.   Read More

We are called to be people who believe and walk in the light. After all, Jesus is the light of the world. He calls us to be a city on a hill that cannot be hidden. We are to be a beacon of light showing, not only God's people but to all the world, the saving purposes of Jesus.  Read More

Although there are many events and circumstances in our world that suggest God is absent, with the eyes of faith we can see how God continues to bring the blessings of the Kingdom into the lives of His people and the events of our world.   Read More

Paul encourages us to put on the full armor of God. Why? Because the life of the Kingdom is lived on a battlefield. That may sound exaggerated, but it’s true!   Read More

Learning the basics is critical to success in every endeavor, but especially in our spiritual lives. It is only through the truths found in Biblical principles that we ever find true wisdom.  Read More

As we humbly, prayerfully, and sincerely, seek His face together, God will reveal them to us. God knows us—our passions, gifts, talents and resources—God knows our community—our neighborhood, their longings, needs, and struggles—and as we communally take up the posture of listening and obeying, He will surely move us forward in pursuing our “full Kingdom potential” for the glory of Jesus Christ.  Read More