God created you on purpose for a purpose. Think for a few moments about the implications of that statement. What if life does have purpose? What if I have a purpose, a specific purpose? What if there …
THE JOY OF GIVING (YOU-Spr’24, Special Focus Study, Session SF)
With the annual charity drive in full swing, a university representative reached out to fellow alumni. One conversation sounded like this: “Good evening. Our records indicate that you haven’t yet …
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BEING AN AUTHENTIC CHURCH: Doing Life Together in Christ (YOU-Spr’24, Study 2, Session 6)
A familiar analogy that my pastor frequently says to the members is that we are not called to be “Lone Ranger” Christians. We were never meant to live this Christian life alone. God has put us around …
BEING AN AUTHENTIC CHURCH: Serving in Christ (YOU-Spr’24, Study 2, Session 5)
The sports industry is big business. One of the most popular to watch is football. The fanbase of some of these teams is huge. I remember my husband wearing a sweatshirt of his favorite team, the …
BEING AN AUTHENTIC CHURCH: Worshiping God (YOU-Spr’24, Study 2, Session 4)
Maranda Curtis sings a song entitled, “Nobody Like You Lord.” Some churches sing this song as part of praise and worship on Sunday mornings. In the recorded version of the song, toward the last part …
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BEING AN AUTHENTIC CHURCH: Growing in Christ (YOU-Spr’24, Study 2, Session 3)
In today’s society, there are various companies that specialize in tracing the genealogy of families. In doing so, they seek to help people discover their ancestors, traditions, culture, origins, and …