“And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” -Matthew 6:16-18In the ...  Read More

“If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you.” -John 13:14-15“…whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all.” -Mark 10.43-44“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good s...  Read More

"On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come" - 1 Corinthians 16:2The point is this: “whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God lo...  Read More

Spiritual Discipline #3, Prayer.:…pray without ceasing” -1 Thessalonians 5:17“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, and constantly pray…” -Romans 12:12“…do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God…” -Philippians 4:6It’s hard to overstate the importance of this spiritual discipline for the Christian l...  Read More

Spiritual Practice #2, Giving Thanks. "...give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." - 1 Thessalonians 5:18We can thank God in all circumstances because he is sovereign over all things; he is infinitely wise and infinitely loving. He is in control of all things; nothing can happen unless he allows it, and in his infinite love and wisdom, he causes all t...  Read More

With new wine and new wineskins, we need to be able to handle it all a little differently. You may have been a Christian for the majority of your life. Yet, you have never really had the opportunity to delve into the spiritual disciplines in a way that has become truly meaningful for you. This week, we will delve into 5 disciplines that might be helpful for you to dive into intentionally. #1 Medit...  Read More