In the disciple John, we see a “son of thunder” transformed into an apostle of love. In order for this to happen in our own lives, we must acknowledge our own pride and anger and submit these things to Jesus for him to transform us from the inside out. churchofthelakes.org
The disciple James (the greater) is transformed from an overly ambitious and arrogant follower to a humbled servant of Jesus. churchofthelakes.org
The disciple Andrew is so much more than Simon Peter’s little brother. He is a champion of evangelism that “Connects All to Christ!” churchofthelakes.org
In the person of Peter, we see the way that Jesus meets us where we are – in ordinary, mundane moments, and calls us into kingdom work. Sometimes this might not make sense, and we might feel unqualified, but we can trust in the One who calls us. churchofthelakes.org
Acts 2 is not just a story, but an invitation to allow the Holy Spirit to move in. We see the Spirit come in power while speaking through people, all the while pointing to Jesus. churchofthelakes.org
In Colossians 4:2-5, we read Paul’s passionate call for followers of Jesus to pray with perseverance and purpose, act with boldness and clarity, and watch how we live and love others. In doing this, we can “live sent” and proclaim the gospel with our lives. churchofthelakes.org
In Colossians 3:16-24, we see what it looks like to live with Jesus in our everyday lives – in our homes, our workplaces, and in our relationships. When we let the gospel of Jesus Christ “dwell in us richly,” we are reminded that we are on mission for Christ every day, even in the mundane […]
In Colossians 2:20-3:5, we discover more about what it means to have “Jesus over everything” in our lives. The truth is, legalism is powerless to change us. However, real change happens when we have a resurrection mindset, and we kill the old life in order to live into the new life that Jesus offers us. […]
In Colossians 1:24-29, we are reminded that pain isn’t pointless when we are in Christ. We suffer with purpose, we steward the mystery of God as Christ is “in us,” and we persevere with the Holy Spirit’s power. churchofthelakes.org
We read at the beginning of Colossians that Jesus is at the center of everything. He is the center of revelation, the center of creation, and the center of the new creation. When we orbit our lives around Him, everything is aligned for our good and his glory! churchofthelakes.org
In Deuteronomy 6, we see that we are found in God’s love and formed into Christ’s image. We all are shaped by something, but the greatest life we can live is a life shaped by God as we are formed into the image of Christ. churchofthelakes.org
In the gospel of John, we read that Jesus is the resurrection and the life. This is not only true for our future, but for us TODAY as we step out of our spiritual tombs and step into something new in Christ. churchofthelakes.org
In John 14, Jesus claims to be the way, the truth, and the life. This is personal, absolute, and eternal. This statement by Jesus demands a response from us. What will you do with Jesus? churchofthelakes.org
As the bread of life, Jesus offers us true satisfaction. This type of satisfaction is given freely and it is eternal. Are we seeking satisfaction apart from Christ? churchofthelakes.org
Abiding in Jesus is the key to a life of spiritual growth, strength, and fruitfulness. Just as branches cannot bear fruit apart from the vine, we cannot thrive apart from Christ. When we remain in Him, He nourishes us, transforms us, and produces in us the lasting fruit of His Spirit that impacts the world […]
