In today's Gospel we hear the story of the rich young man who desires eternal life. We all have a hunger for God and goodness. Jesus teaches us that, in order to attain friendship with God we must be disciplined and must give up the things that keep us from satisfying our desire for God.
Apr 28
The Dwelling Place of God
Friends, on this Fifth Sunday of Easter, there’s a somewhat hidden theme that runs like a golden thread through the readings, and that theme is the temple. To understand the New Testament texts, we have to see the importance of the Jerusalem temple for ancient Israelites. It was ... Show More
14m 56s
Apr 22
Cut to the Heart
Friends, all during the Easter season, we read from the Acts of the Apostles, and this Sunday, we hear part of Peter’s oration on Pentecost morning. His bold proclamation is, in a way, the mother of all sermons; it is the essence of authentic Christian preaching. Peter, filled wi ... Show More
14m 51s
Sep 2018
Eternal Life and Everlasting Love
There are a lot of areas in life where it’s ok to lack certainty. However, when it comes to our relationship with God and our eternal destiny, we should want to know for certain where we stand. Thankfully, God wants His people to have this same assurance––the assurance that we ha ... Show More
54m 12s
Oct 2022
Seeking God through His Creation
<p><span>In today’s devotional, we’re going to explore the act of seeking God through his creation. God wants to use the world around us to declare his glory, goodness and love for us. May we take the time to open our eyes and hearts, to slow down for a minute and behold the beau ... Show More
8m 47s
Mar 2023
The Fruit of the Holy Spirit
<p dir="ltr">In today’s devotional, we’re going to explore how we can bear the life-giving, world-changing fruit of the Holy Spirit. Your life is meant to be marked by love, joy, and peace. And plants don’t bear fruit by trying harder, but by simply receiving abundantly whatever ... Show More
10m 18s
Oct 2023
God's Wisdom | Victoria Osteen
<p>The Bible says if we need wisdom, we only need to ask God for it. When you seek wisdom, God will do incredible things in your life!</p><p>Your best days are still ahead, and together we can make a difference in this world with the message of God's hope and love.</p><p>To give ... Show More
14m 15s
Jun 2024
Gaining The World, Losing Our Soul
Attempting to gain the things of this world leads us into a pace of life that does violence to our souls. In a society that constantly tells us we are not enough, Jesus calls us into a better way of living: prioritizing his values, denying ourselves daily, and following his path. ... Show More
41m 37s
Aug 2022
God's Wisdom | Victoria Osteen
<p>The Bible says if we need wisdom, we only need to ask God for it. When you seek wisdom, God will do incredible things in your life!</p>
<p>Your best days are still ahead, and together we can make a difference in this world with the message of God's hope and love.</p>
<p>To giv ... Show More
15m 46s
