Are you unemployed, underemployed, or employed? The keyword to all of these concepts is “work.” What is our work? Who is our example and resource? When is our retirement? Time for your on-the-job training! Let’s get to…work?
Can you think of something that everyone needs? Something that would bless everyone who receives it? Forgiveness is a gift of mercy; a gift without which we cannot survive (eternally); a gift we all desperately need. Because, what do you have to do to be forgiven? Sin. And we all do that very well. As…
Comparing then to now, things have certainly changed (a lot!). But at its core, our purpose and mission haven’t changed at all. As we continue on the path of life, we still aim to lead a quiet existence, mind our own business, work with our hands, and charge ahead. Jesus was the answer, is the…
Dean talks about finding consistency in your relationship with God, as well as founding yourself in God’s consistency.
PHILIPPIANS 1:3-6 I am always thankful for you (v.3). How did it make the Philippians feel when this letter was read to them? How many reasons do we have to be thankful for our brothers and sisters in Christ? How can we do a better job of letting them know how they have blessed us?…
Enjoy this guest lesson/update from Charles Hill regarding his mission work in Zambia, Africa. You can read more about Charles and his work on our Missions page, or on Charles’ website: www.simalundumission.org.
COLOSSIANS 1:24-29 Paul lets the church know that Christ had given him a purpose (v.24-25). How can we fill up what was lacking in the suffering of Christ? What stewardship has been given to us to make the word fully known? What have we been doing to make the word of God more fully known?…
COLOSSIANS 1:24-29 The apostle Paul discovers and shares his role in Christ (Colossians 1:24-26). How does our culture strive for self-discovery? How does Paul realize and then live in the only real way that discovers self? The mystery revealed to all believers now supplies the hope of glory (v.27). How does living for Jesus discover…
LUKE 16:1-15 The shrewd manager was not making friends with his master (v.1-2). When you don’t do your job well, what are you doing to your boss? How does responsible behavior at work build true friendships? The shrewd manager made friends with his customers (v.3-7). Since the manager is not accused of theft, how is…
I CHRONICLES 29 David was preparing so that the next generation could build the temple (v.1-5). Why would David want to give over $34 B in gold for the temple? What are we doing to help the next generation build God’s house? David’s devotion motivated others to provide even more for the temple (v.6-9). How…