by ahna | Jan 24, 2022 | Connect Deeply, Vision 2021
Psalm 63:3; 1:2; John 6:48-50; Hebrews 4:12 The Bible was given so that our lives would be changed, not simply providing staff of information to fill our head. By taking time to ruminate and reflect on God’s word, His word shapes our life as it draws us deeper in...
by ahna | Jan 16, 2022 | Connect Deeply, Vision 2021
Matthew 6:16-18; Luke 4:1-4 Disciplines are a way to make the soil of our heart good ground for the seed of intimacy with God to grow richly. Fasting reminds us to keep coming to God all day long. The reason for hunger pains is to focus our attention on God. If we...
by ahna | Jan 9, 2022 | Connect Deeply, Vision 2021
Eccle. 3:7, 5:1; Luke 6:12; Mt. 12:8-14 Everything in life is to be directed by Jesus. Jesus is the Bright Morning Star that charts the course for your life. God has blessed us with the gifts of solitude and Sabbath, not to escape from this world, but to help orient...
by ahna | Jan 3, 2022 | Connect Deeply, Vision 2021
1 John 5:14-15 We were created for relationship. We flourish when we are growing in our relationship with God and deepening relationships with others. This series looks at the ways God uses to deepen our connection with Him and others. Prayer stands out as the...
by ahna | Dec 27, 2021 | Advent: Behind Christmas
Isaiah 9:1-7 Isaiah, who prophesied hope, wrote of how God would bring His salvation to the world. It would be in an unexpected light—we know that light as Jesus. His light came in a way that was surprising, and equally surprising is for who this light of new life is...