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  • The Parables: The Great Banquet – Imitating God

    The Parables: The Great Banquet – Imitating God

    The Parables: The Great Banquet – Imitating God. Written by Scott Fiddler.

    G. Scott Fiddler

    November 15, 2021
    Devotion
    employment law, imitation, Jesus, luke 14, parable of the great banquet, poor, Scott Fiddler, Sermon Series The Parables
  • The Parables: The Two Debtors – Give God Your Best

    The Parables: The Two Debtors – Give God Your Best

    The Parables: The Two Debtors – Give God Your Best. Written by Aisha Darwesh.

    aishadarwesh

    November 12, 2021
    Devotion
    2 samuel 6, Aisha Darwesh, Jesus, luke 7, parable of the two debtors, savior, Sermon Series The Parables, sinners, teacher
  • The Parables: The Two Debtors – What Will You Give?

    The Parables: The Two Debtors – What Will You Give?

    The Parables: The Two Debtors – What Will You Give? Written by Paul Lane.

    kitplane

    November 11, 2021
    Devotion
    C.S. Lewis, forgiveness, giving, luke 7, parable of the two debtors, Paul Lane, Sermon Series The Parables
  • The Parables: The Two Debtors – Religion vs. Relationship

    The Parables: The Two Debtors – Religion vs. Relationship

    The Parables: The Two Debtors – Religion vs. Relationship. Written by Megan Meier.

    mjmeier100

    November 10, 2021
    Devotion
    closeness, debt, luke 7, Megan Meier, parable of the two debtors, pharisees, Sermon Series The Parables, worship
  • The Parables: The Two Debtors – Your Need for Jesus

    The Parables: The Two Debtors – Your Need for Jesus

    The Parables: The Two Debtors – Your Need for Jesus. Written by Stefan Johnsson.

    Stefan Johnsson

    November 9, 2021
    Devotion
    Jesus, luke 7, matthew 5, parable of the two debtors, righteousness, Sermon Series The Parables, Stefan Johnsson
  • The Parables: The Two Debtors – How Much do You Love God?

    The Parables: The Two Debtors – How Much do You Love God?

    The Parables: How Much do You Love God? Written by Scott Fiddler.

    G. Scott Fiddler

    November 8, 2021
    Devotion
    feet, judging, luke 7, parable of the two debtors, pharisees, Scott Fiddler, Sermon Series The Parables, sinners
  • The Parables: The Tares – The Age of Mercy

    The Parables: The Tares – The Age of Mercy

    The Parables: The Tares – The Age of Mercy. Written by Nate Warren.

    metavoia

    November 6, 2021
    Devotion
    evil, judgment, matthew 13, Nate Warren, parable of the tares, Sermon Series The Parables
  • The Parables: The Tares – Let God Sort Things Out

    The Parables: The Tares – Let God Sort Things Out

    The Parables: The Tares – Let God Sort Things Out. Written by Aisha Darwesh.

    aishadarwesh

    November 5, 2021
    Devotion
    Aisha Darwesh, john 17, judging, matthew 13, parable of the tares, Sermon Series The Parables
  • The Parables: The Tares – The Struggle at the Roots

    The Parables: The Tares – The Struggle at the Roots

    The Parables: The Tares – The Struggle at the Roots. Written by Paul Lane.

    kitplane

    November 4, 2021
    Devotion
    competition, kingdom of heaven, matthew 11, matthew 13, matthew 5, parable of the tares, Paul Lane, Sermon Series The Parables, sowing
  • The Parables: The Tares – Our Role

    The Parables: The Tares – Our Role

    The Parables: The Tares – Our Role. Written by MEgan Meier.

    mjmeier100

    November 3, 2021
    Devotion
    evangelize, jonah, judging, matthew 13, matthew 28, matthew 7, Megan Meier, parable of the tares, Sermon Series The Parables, weeds, wheat
  • The Parables: The Tares – To Love or To Judge?

    The Parables: The Tares – To Love or To Judge?

    The Parables: The Tares – To Love or To Judge? Written by Stefan Johnsson.

    Stefan Johnsson

    November 2, 2021
    Devotion
    1 corinthians 5, john 3, judgment, love, matthew 13, matthew 7, parable of the tares, philippians 2, Sermon Series The Parables, Stefan Johnsson, wheat
  • The Parables: The Tares – An Overlooked Inference from the Parable of the Tares

    The Parables: The Tares – An Overlooked Inference from the Parable of the Tares

    The Parables: The Tares – An Overlooked Inference from the Parables of the Tares. Written by Scott Fiddler.

    G. Scott Fiddler

    November 1, 2021
    Devotion
    Jesus, kingdom of god, parable of the tares, Scott Fiddler, Sermon Series The Parables, the tares, weeds, wheat
  • The Parables: The Good Samaritan – Who is My Neighbor?

    The Parables: The Good Samaritan – Who is My Neighbor?

    The Parables: The Good Samaritan – Who is My Neighbor? Written by Nate Warren.

    metavoia

    October 30, 2021
    Devotion
    good samaritan, Jesus, luke 10, Nate Warren, neighbor, parable of the good samaritan, Sermon Series The Parables
  • The Parables: The Good Samaritan – Only the Gospel Transforms

    The Parables: The Good Samaritan – Only the Gospel Transforms

    The Parables: The Good Samaritan – Only the Gospel Transforms. Written by Aisha Darwesh.

    aishadarwesh

    October 29, 2021
    Devotion
    Aisha Darwesh, good samaritan, gospel, luke 10, parable of the good samaritan, righteousness, romans 3, Sermon Series The Parables, transformation
  • The Parables: The Good Samaritan – Working in the Soil

    The Parables: The Good Samaritan – Working in the Soil

    The Parables: The Good Samaritan – Working in the Soil. Written by Paul Lane.

    kitplane

    October 28, 2021
    Devotion
    good samaritan, mercy, neighbor, parable of the good samaritan, Paul Lane, rocky soil, Sermon Series The Parables, sower
  • The Parables: The Good Samaritan – Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

    The Parables: The Good Samaritan – Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

    The Parables: The Good Samaritan – Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Written by Megan Meier.

    mjmeier100

    October 27, 2021
    Devotion
    doing good, good samaritan, help, luke 10, luke 6, Megan Meier, neighbor, parable of the good samaritan, Sermon Series The Parables
  • The Parables: The Good Samaritan – Love Your Enemies

    The Parables: The Good Samaritan – Love Your Enemies

    The Parables: The Good Samaritan – Love Your Enemies. Written by Stefan Johnsson.

    Stefan Johnsson

    October 26, 2021
    Devotion
    doing good, enemies, good samaritan, love, luke 10, matthew 5, parable of the good samaritan, Sermon Series The Parables, Stefan Johnsson
  • The Parables: The Good Samaritan – What the Parable of the Good Samaritan Does Not Mean

    The Parables: The Good Samaritan – What the Parable of the Good Samaritan Does Not Mean

    The Parables: The Good Samaritan – What the Parable of the Good Samaritan Does Not Mean. Written by Scott Fiddler.

    G. Scott Fiddler

    October 25, 2021
    Devotion
    giving, good samaritan, homeless, luke 10, money, parable of the good samaritan, Scott Fiddler, Sermon Series The Parables, star of hope
  • The Parables: The Sower – Still in the Crowd?

    The Parables: The Sower – Still in the Crowd?

    The Parables: The Sower – Still in the Crowd? Written by Nate Warren.

    metavoia

    October 23, 2021
    Devotion
    crowd, disciples, matthew 13, Nate Warren, parable of the sower, Sermon Series The Parables
  • The Parables: The Sower – Return to Innocence

    The Parables: The Sower – Return to Innocence

    The Parables: The Sower – Return to Innocence. Written by Aisha Darwesh.

    aishadarwesh

    October 22, 2021
    Devotion
    Aisha Darwesh, child, ephesians 3, innocence, matthew 13, matthew 18, parable of the sower, relationship, roots, Sermon Series The Parables
  • The Parables: The Sower – The Basic Tool

    The Parables: The Sower – The Basic Tool

    The Parables: The Sower – The Basic Tool. Written by Paul Lane.

    kitplane

    October 21, 2021
    Devotion
    farming, mark 4, parable of the sower, Paul Lane, seed, Sermon Series The Parables, sower, understand
  • The Parables: The Sower – Rocky Soil and Thorns

    The Parables: The Sower – Rocky Soil and Thorns

    The Parables: The Sower – Rocky Soil and Thorns. Written by Megan Meier.

    mjmeier100

    October 20, 2021
    Devotion
    galatians 5, garden, luke 10, matthew 13, matthew 23, Megan Meier, parable of the sower, Sermon Series The Parables, soil, sunflowers, thorns, weeds
  • The Parables: The Sower – Don’t Stop Sowing

    The Parables: The Sower – Don’t Stop Sowing

    The Parables: The Sower – Don’t Stop Sowing. Written by Stefan Johnsson.

    Stefan Johnsson

    October 19, 2021
    Devotion
    alpha, doubt, Jesus, mark 4, matthew 28, parable of the sower, Sermon Series The Parables, sowing, Stefan Johnsson
  • Parables: The Sower – When the Seed Does Not Bear Fruit

    Parables: The Sower – When the Seed Does Not Bear Fruit

    Parables: The Sower – When the Seed Does Not Bear Fruit. Written by Scott Fiddler.

    G. Scott Fiddler

    October 18, 2021
    Devotion
    fruitfulness, matthew 13, parable of the sower, riches, Scott Fiddler, seed, Sermon Series The Parables, worries
  • Family Matters: Jesus Generates Joy and Generosity

    Family Matters: Jesus Generates Joy and Generosity

    Family Matters: Jesus Generates Joy and Generosity. Written by Aisha Darwesh.

    aishadarwesh

    October 15, 2021
    Devotion
    Aisha Darwesh, generosity, giving, Jesus, joy, luke 19, riches, Series on Family Matters, zacchaeus
  • Family Matters: The Embarrassment of Riches

    Family Matters: The Embarrassment of Riches

    Family Matters: The Embarrassment of Riches. Written by Paul Lane.

    kitplane

    October 14, 2021
    Devotion
    2 samuel 24, generosity, giving, mark 12, Paul Lane, Series on Family Matters, time
  • Family Matters: The Game of Life

    Family Matters: The Game of Life

    Family Matters: The Game of Life. Written by Megan Meier.

    mjmeier100

    October 13, 2021
    Devotion
    eternity, finances, generosity, life, luke 10, matthew 16, Megan Meier, Series on Family Matters
  • Family Matters: Generosity and the Futility of Labor

    Family Matters: Generosity and the Futility of Labor

    Family Matters: Generosity and the Futility of Labor. Written by Stefan Johnsson.

    Stefan Johnsson

    October 12, 2021
    Devotion
    ecclesiastes 2, futility, generosity, Series on Family Matters, Solomon, Stefan Johnsson
  • Family Matters: Generosity and The 20% Rule

    Family Matters: Generosity and The 20% Rule

    Family Matters: Generosity and The 20% Rule. Written by Scott FIddler.

    G. Scott Fiddler

    October 11, 2021
    Devotion
    college, proverbs 11, Scott Fiddler, Series on Family Matters
  • Family Matters: Excellence is Ending Epically with Eternity in Mind

    Family Matters: Excellence is Ending Epically with Eternity in Mind

    Family Matters: Excellence is Ending Epically with Eternity in Mind. Written by Aisha Darwesh.

    aishadarwesh

    October 8, 2021
    Devotion
    2 timothy 4, Aisha Darwesh, anoint, eternal, excellence, perfection, philippians 3, relational, Series on Family Matters
  • Family Matters: Excellence

    Family Matters: Excellence

    Family Matters: Excellence. Written by Paul Lane.

    kitplane

    October 7, 2021
    Devotion
    bathroom, excellence, matthew 25, Paul Lane, Series on Family Matters, tasks
  • Family Matters: The Story of Five and Two

    Family Matters: The Story of Five and Two

    Family Matters: The Story of Five and Two. Written by Megan Meier.

    mjmeier100

    October 6, 2021
    Devotion
    excellence, matthew 25, Megan Meier, parable of the talents, Series on Family Matters
  • Family Matters: Excellence and Integrity

    Family Matters: Excellence and Integrity

    Family Matters: Excellence and Integrity. Written by Stefan Johnsson.

    Stefan Johnsson

    October 5, 2021
    Devotion
    egypt, excellence, genesis 39, integrity, potiphar, Series on Family Matters, Stefan Johnsson
  • Family Matters: Excellence in Christ

    Family Matters: Excellence in Christ

    Family Matters: Excellence in Christ. Written by Scott Fiddler.

    G. Scott Fiddler

    October 4, 2021
    Devotion
    excellence, image of god, Jesus, mark 7, Scott Fiddler, Series on Family Matters
  • Family Matters: The Gospel Demolishes Divisions and Demonstrates Diversity

    Family Matters: The Gospel Demolishes Divisions and Demonstrates Diversity

    Family Matters: The Gospel Demolishes Divisions and Demonstrates Diversity. Written by Aisha Darwesh.

    aishadarwesh

    October 1, 2021
    Devotion
    acts 10, Aisha Darwesh, cornelius, diversity, ephesians 2, gentiles, Peter the Apostle, Series on Family Matters
  • Family Matters: Diversity

    Family Matters: Diversity

    Family Matters: Diversity. Written by Paul Lane.

    kitplane

    September 30, 2021
    Devotion
    1 peter 2, diversity, genesis 11, Paul Lane, Series on Family Matters
  • Family Matters: We are Like Ice Cream

    Family Matters: We are Like Ice Cream

    Family Matters: We are Like Ice Cream. Written by Megan Meier.

    mjmeier100

    September 29, 2021
    Devotion
    diversity, ice cream, Megan Meier, revelation 7, Series on Family Matters
  • Family Matters: Who is Our Neighbor?

    Family Matters: Who is Our Neighbor?

    Family Matters: Who is Our Neighbor? Written by Stefan Johnsson.

    Stefan Johnsson

    September 28, 2021
    Devotion
    change, diversity, kingdom of god, love, luke 10, matthew 5, samaritan, Series on Family Matters, sermon on the mount, Stefan Johnsson
  • Family Matters: The Image of God and Racial Diversity

    Family Matters: The Image of God and Racial Diversity

    Family Matters: The Image of God and Racial Diversity. Written by Scott Fiddler.

    G. Scott Fiddler

    September 27, 2021
    Devotion
    diversity, genesis 1, Scott Fiddler, Series on Family Matters, trinity
  • Family Matters: Creativity is Cultivated to Communicate Truth

    Family Matters: Creativity is Cultivated to Communicate Truth

    Family Matters: Creativity is Cultivated to Communicate Truth. Written by Aisha Darwesh.

    aishadarwesh

    September 24, 2021
    Devotion
    Aisha Darwesh, communicate, creativity, romans 8, Series on Family Matters, truth
  • Family Matters: Following the Father

    Family Matters: Following the Father

    Family Matters: Following the Father. Written by Paul Lane.

    kitplane

    September 23, 2021
    Devotion
    creation, creativity, father, genesis 1, genesis 2, genesis 6, light, Paul Lane, proverbs 22, Series on Family Matters
  • Family Matters: A Big Project

    Family Matters: A Big Project

    Family Matters: A Big Project. Written by Megan Meier.

    mjmeier100

    September 22, 2021
    Devotion
    craftmanship, creativity, exodus 31, holy spirit, inspiration, Megan Meier, projects, Series on Family Matters
  • Family Matters: The Creative Creation

    Family Matters: The Creative Creation

    Family Matters: The Creative Creation. Written by Stefan Johnsson.

    Stefan Johnsson

    September 21, 2021
    Devotion
    creation, creativity, creator, disorder, order, romans 1, Series on Family Matters, Stefan Johnsson
  • Family Matters: The Creativity the Holy Spirit Inspires

    Family Matters: The Creativity the Holy Spirit Inspires

    Family Matters: The Creativity the Holy Spirit Inspires. Written by Scott Fiddler.

    G. Scott Fiddler

    September 20, 2021
    Devotion
    creativity, exodus 35, holy spirit, inspiration, Scott Fiddler, Series on Family Matters, tabernacle
  • Family Matters: Boldness Blossoms as We Embrace the Truth of the Gospel

    Family Matters: Boldness Blossoms as We Embrace the Truth of the Gospel

    Family Matters: Boldness Blossoms as We Embrace the Truth of the Gospel. Written by Aisha Darwesh.

    aishadarwesh

    September 17, 2021
    Devotion
    Aisha Darwesh, boldness, faith, gospel, hebrews 10, holy place, Jesus, Series on Family Matters
  • Family Matters: The Bold Child

    Family Matters: The Bold Child

    Family Matters: The Bold Child. Written by Paul Lane.

    kitplane

    September 16, 2021
    Devotion
    acts 4, adversity, boldness, confidence, heart, ignorance, Paul Lane, Series on Family Matters
  • Family Matters: Courage and Confidence

    Family Matters: Courage and Confidence

    Family Matters: Courage and Confidence. Written by Megan Meier.

    mjmeier100

    September 15, 2021
    Devotion
    boldness, brash, confidence, courage, Jesus, mark 2, Megan Meier, paralyzed man, Series on Family Matters
  • Family Matters: Be Bold in the Face of Suffering

    Family Matters: Be Bold in the Face of Suffering

    Family Matters: Be Bold in the Face of Suffering. Written by Stefan Johnsson.

    Stefan Johnsson

    September 14, 2021
    Devotion
    1 peter 4, boldness, creator, doing good, Series on Family Matters, Stefan Johnsson, suffering
  • Family Matters: Why We Value Boldness

    Family Matters: Why We Value Boldness

    Family Matters: Why We Value Boldness. Written by Scott Fiddler.

    G. Scott Fiddler

    September 13, 2021
    Devotion
    acts 1, boldness, caesar, gospel, nero, preach, Scott Fiddler, Series on Family Matters
  • Family Matters: Authenticity is an Awakening to Truth

    Family Matters: Authenticity is an Awakening to Truth

    Family Matters: Authenticity is an Awakening to Truth. Written by Aisha Darwesh.

    aishadarwesh

    September 10, 2021
    Devotion
    Aisha Darwesh, authenticity, blinded, john 9, Series on Family Matters, truth
  • Family Matters: Now That’s Italian

    Family Matters: Now That’s Italian

    Family Matters: Now That’s Italian. Written by Paul Lane.

    kitplane

    September 9, 2021
    Devotion
    april fools, authenticity, commericals, italian, Paul Lane, psalm 134, psalm 28, Series on Family Matters, spaghetti
  • Family Matters: Who’s Your Influencer?

    Family Matters: Who’s Your Influencer?

    Family Matters: Who’s Your Influencer? Written by Megan Meier.

    mjmeier100

    September 8, 2021
    Devotion
    authenticity, C.S. Lewis, God, influencer, inventor, Megan Meier, psalm 139, Series on Family Matters
  • Family Matters: Finding Approval in God

    Family Matters: Finding Approval in God

    Family Matters: Finding Approval in God. Written by Stefan Johnsson.

    Stefan Johnsson

    September 7, 2021
    Devotion
    approval, authenticity, galatians 1, God, psalms 69, Series on Family Matters, Stefan Johnsson
  • Family Matters: Why Authenticity Matters

    Family Matters: Why Authenticity Matters

    Family Matters: Why Authenticity Matters. Written by Scott Fiddler.

    G. Scott Fiddler

    September 6, 2021
    Devotion
    authenticity, humility, romans 12, Scott Fiddler, Series on Family Matters
  • Origin – Samuel and God’s Voice

    Origin – Samuel and God’s Voice

    Origin – Samuel and God’s Voice Written by Stefan Johnsson

    Stefan Johnsson

    September 1, 2021
    Devotion
    1 samuel 3, calling, God, origin, samuel, Series on Origin, serve, Stefan Johnsson, timing
  • Origin – Jeremiah the Young

    Origin – Jeremiah the Young

    Origin – Jeremiah the Young. Written by Stefan Johnsson.

    Stefan Johnsson

    August 18, 2021
    Devotion
    2 chronicles 34, ahikam, gedaliah, jeremiah, jeremiah 1, jeremiah 24, josiah, Series on Origin, shaphan, Stefan Johnsson, torah, young
  • Origin – David the Fearless

    Origin – David the Fearless

    Origin – David the Fearless. Written by Stefan Johnsson

    Stefan Johnsson

    August 17, 2021
    Devotion
    1 samuel 16, 1 samuel 9, david, king, leadership, origins, saul, Series on Origin, Stefan Johnsson
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story – Outro

    Ephesians (HIS) Story – Outro

    Ephesians (HIS) Story – Outro. Written by Stefan Johnsson.

    Stefan Johnsson

    August 8, 2021
    Devotion
    barrier, Book: Breaking Barriers, Christ, ephesians 2, kingdom, matthew 18, outro, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story, Stefan Johnsson, unity
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 60 – Sword of the Spirit

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 60 – Sword of the Spirit

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 60 – Sword of the Spirit. Written by Aisha Darwesh.

    aishadarwesh

    August 7, 2021
    Devotion
    Aisha Darwesh, bible, ephesians 6, hebrews 4, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story, spirit, sword, word of god
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 59 – Learning Christ, The Helmet of Salvation

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 59 – Learning Christ, The Helmet of Salvation

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 59 – Learning Christ, The Helmet of Salvation. Written by Paul Lane.

    kitplane

    August 6, 2021
    Devotion
    allister beggs, ephesians 6, football, helmet, Paul Lane, pythagorean theorem, rainman, salvation, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 58 – Shield of Faith!

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 58 – Shield of Faith!

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 58 – Shield of Faith! Written by Blesson Selvanesan.

    C. S. Blesson

    August 5, 2021
    Devotion
    2 corinthians 5, bible, Chellakkan Blesson, defense, ephesians 6, protection, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story, shield, weapon
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 57 – Gospel Sandals, Lace Up and Go!

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 57 – Gospel Sandals, Lace Up and Go!

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 57 – Gospel Sandals, Lace Up and Go! Written by Megan Meier.

    mjmeier100

    August 4, 2021
    Devotion
    1 peter 3, ephesians 6, gospel, matthew 28, Megan Meier, nike, peace, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 56 – Breastplate of Righteousness

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 56 – Breastplate of Righteousness

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 56 – Breastplate of Righteousness. Written by Nate Warren.

    metavoia

    August 3, 2021
    Devotion
    breastplate of righteousness, deuteronomy 15, ephesians 6, genesis 3, genesis 4, isaiah 59, Nate Warren, psalm 14, righteousness, romans 3, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 55 – Putting on the Belt of Truth

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 55 – Putting on the Belt of Truth

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 55 – Putting on the Belt of Truth. Written by Scott Fiddler.

    G. Scott Fiddler

    August 2, 2021
    Devotion
    1 corinthians 6, belt of truth, ephesians 6, isaiah 11, Scott Fiddler, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story, spiritual warfare
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story: Our People’s Power

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Our People’s Power

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Our People’s Power. Written by Stefan Johnsson.

    Stefan Johnsson

    August 1, 2021
    Devotion
    1 peter 5, ephesians 6, intercession, Jesus, luke 22, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story, spiritual warfare, Stefan Johnsson, tribulations
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 54 – Learning Christ, Love Incorruptible

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 54 – Learning Christ, Love Incorruptible

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 54 – Learning Christ, Love Incorruptible. Written by Paul Lane.

    kitplane

    July 31, 2021
    Devotion
    Apostle Paul, chains, ephesians 6, grace, gracy, incorruptible, Jesus, Paul Lane, scrooge, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 53 – Get Ready to Fight!

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 53 – Get Ready to Fight!

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 53 – Get Ready to Fight! Written by Aisha Darwesh.

    aishadarwesh

    July 30, 2021
    Devotion
    Aisha Darwesh, armor, battle, ephesians 6, fight, God, god's armor, hosea 4, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 52 – We Serve Christ

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 52 – We Serve Christ

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 52 – We Serve Christ. Written by Blesson Selvanesan.

    C. S. Blesson

    July 29, 2021
    Devotion
    Chellakkan Blesson, Christ, deception, ephesians 6, jobs, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story, work
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 51 – Family Matters

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 51 – Family Matters

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 51 – Family Matters. Written by Megan Meiers.

    mjmeier100

    July 28, 2021
    Devotion
    children, discipline, disobedience, ephesians 6, family, instruction, Megan Meier, parents, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 50 – Marriage: A Mystery Revealed

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 50 – Marriage: A Mystery Revealed

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 50 – Marriage: A Mystery Revealed. Written by Nate Warren.

    metavoia

    July 27, 2021
    Devotion
    Christ, church, ephesians 5, man, marriage, Nate Warren, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story, woman
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 49 – She is We

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 49 – She is We

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 49 – She is We. Written by Scott Fiddler.

    G. Scott Fiddler

    July 26, 2021
    Devotion
    body, Christ, church, ephesians 5, marriage, men, Scott Fiddler, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story, women
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story: His People’s Pastor

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: His People’s Pastor

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: His People’s Pastor. Written by Chris Pate.

    clcstarter

    July 25, 2021
    Devotion
    Chris Pate, context, ephesians 5, ephesians 6, gospels, narrative, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story, submission
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 48 – Learning Christ, Love Your Wives

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 48 – Learning Christ, Love Your Wives

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 48 – Learning Christ, Love Your Wives. Written by Paul Lane.

    kitplane

    July 24, 2021
    Devotion
    ephesians 5, genesis 2, husband, marriage, Paul Lane, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story, wife
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 47 – Submitted is not Subpar

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 47 – Submitted is not Subpar

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 47 – Submitted is not Subpar. Written by Aisha Darwesh.

    aishadarwesh

    July 23, 2021
    Devotion
    Aisha Darwesh, Christ, ephesians 5, husbands, john stott, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story, submission, wives
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 46 – What are We Full of?

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 46 – What are We Full of?

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 46 – What are We Full of? Written by Blesson Selvanesan.

    C. S. Blesson

    July 22, 2021
    Devotion
    blaise pascal, Chellakkan Blesson, empty, ephesians 5, filled, holy spirit, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story, wine
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 45 – What is Wisdom?

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 45 – What is Wisdom?

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 45 – What is Wisdom? Written by Megan Meier.

    mjmeier100

    July 21, 2021
    Devotion
    ephesians 5, Jesus, matthew 7, Megan Meier, prayer, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story, Solomon, wisdom
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 44 – Expose Evil

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 44 – Expose Evil

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 44 – Expose Evil. Written by Nate Warren.

    metavoia

    July 20, 2021
    Devotion
    ephesians 5, evil, expose, light, Nate Warren, repentance, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 43 – Are You Beer or Wine?

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 43 – Are You Beer or Wine?

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 43 – Are You Beer or Wine? Written by Scott Fiddler.

    G. Scott Fiddler

    July 19, 2021
    Devotion
    age, beer, ephesians 5, family, sanctification, Scott Fiddler, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story, wine
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story: His People’s Purity – Sandwiches, Sand Wedges, and Sanctification

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: His People’s Purity – Sandwiches, Sand Wedges, and Sanctification

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: His People’s Purity – Sandwiches, Sand Wedges, and Sanctification. Written by Scott Fiddler.

    G. Scott Fiddler

    July 18, 2021
    Devotion
    cheeseburgers, ephesians 5, food, golf, imitators, sanctification, Scott Fiddler, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 42 – Learning Christ, The New Mind

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 42 – Learning Christ, The New Mind

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 42 – A New Heart. Written by Paul Lane.

    kitplane

    July 17, 2021
    Devotion
    cleanse, ephesians 5, heart, instructions, matthew 12, Paul Lane, psalms 51, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story, unclean
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 41 – Growing in Christ

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 41 – Growing in Christ

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 41 – Growing in Christ. Written by Aisha Darwesh.

    aishadarwesh

    July 16, 2021
    Devotion
    Aisha Darwesh, children, Christ, ephesians 5, imitators, love, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story, walk
  • Ephesians (His) Story: Day 40 – Christ is Our Model!

    Ephesians (His) Story: Day 40 – Christ is Our Model!

    By Blesson C. Selvanesan The Word: 31 Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. 32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. (Ephesians 4:31-32, NKJV). Interpretation: Once a person is born again in Christ, that…

    C. S. Blesson

    July 15, 2021
    Devotion
    Chellakkan Blesson, ephesians 4, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story
  • Ephesians (His) Story: Day 39 – Watch Your Mouth!

    Ephesians (His) Story: Day 39 – Watch Your Mouth!

    Written By Megan Meier The Word “Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.” Ephesians 4:29-30 NKJV “Above all else,…

    mjmeier100

    July 14, 2021
    Devotion
    ephesians 4, Megan Meier, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 38 – Dealing with Anger

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 38 – Dealing with Anger

    By Nate Warren The Word Ephesians 4:26-28 (NKJV) 26 “Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath, 27 nor give place to the devil. 28 Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may…

    metavoia

    July 13, 2021
    Devotion
    ephesians 4, Nate Warren, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 37 – On Speaking Truth

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 37 – On Speaking Truth

    Written by Scott Fiddler The Word: Ephesian 4:25 (NKJV) Therefore, putting away lying, “Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,” for we are members of one another. Reflection “Speak truth.” That is what Paul is telling the Ephesian Christians to do in this verse. It is a command that is as profound as…

    G. Scott Fiddler

    July 12, 2021
    Devotion
    ephesians 4, Scott Fiddler, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 36 – Learning Christ, the New Mind

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 36 – Learning Christ, the New Mind

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 36 – Learning Christ, the New Mind. Written by Paul Lane.

    kitplane

    July 10, 2021
    Devotion
    2 corinithians 11, Christ, consequences, ephesians 4, mistakes, Paul Lane, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story, sin
  • Ephesians (His)Story: Day 35 – Clear Your Mind & Shine!

    Ephesians (His)Story: Day 35 – Clear Your Mind & Shine!

    Written by Aisha Darwesh The Word 17-19 And so I insist—and God backs me up on this—that there be no going along with the crowd, the empty-headed, mindless crowd. They’ve refused for so long to deal with God that they’ve lost touch not only with God but with reality itself. They can’t think straight anymore.…

    aishadarwesh

    July 9, 2021
    Devotion
    Aisha Darwesh, ephesians 4, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story
  • Ephesians (His) Story: Day 34 – Truth Matters! Say the Truth in Love

    Ephesians (His) Story: Day 34 – Truth Matters! Say the Truth in Love

    Written by Blesson C. Selvanesan The Word 14 that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, 15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who…

    C. S. Blesson

    July 8, 2021
    Devotion
    Chellakkan Blesson, ephesians 4, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story
  • Ephesians (His) Story: Day 33 – Heroes on an Epic Quest

    Ephesians (His) Story: Day 33 – Heroes on an Epic Quest

    Written by Megan Meier The Word “And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the…

    mjmeier100

    July 7, 2021
    Devotion
    ephesians 4, Megan Meier, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story
  • Ephesians (His) Story: Day 32 – A Thread of Discovery

    Ephesians (His) Story: Day 32 – A Thread of Discovery

    Written by Nate Warren The Word 7 But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. 8 Therefore He says: “When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, And gave gifts to men.” 9 (Now this, “He ascended”—what does it mean but that He also first descended…

    metavoia

    July 6, 2021
    Devotion
    ephesians 4, Nate Warren, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 31 – Ex Uno Plures

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 31 – Ex Uno Plures

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 31 – Ex Uno Plures. Written by Scott Fiddler.

    G. Scott Fiddler

    July 5, 2021
    Devotion
    Christ, diversity, ephesians 4, racism, Scott Fiddler, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story, unity
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 31-Orthodoxy Matters

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 31-Orthodoxy Matters

    ‘Orthodoxy derives from two words, “Ortho” and “Doxa.” “Ortho” means right, and “Doxa” means opinion, making the meaning of the word ‘Right Opinion’ or ‘Right Belief.’ According to R. M. Bowman, “the word expresses the idea that certain statements accurately embody the revealed truth content of Christianity and are therefore in their own nature normative…

    Pastor Ji

    July 4, 2021
    Devotion
    ephesians, orthodoxy
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 30 – Walking Worthy of the Call

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 30 – Walking Worthy of the Call

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 30 – Walking Worthy of the Call. Written by Paul Lane.

    kitplane

    July 3, 2021
    Devotion
    called, calling, ephesians 4, Paul Lane, proverbs 22, purpose, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 29 – Live From the Overflow

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 29 – Live From the Overflow

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 29 – Live From the Overflow. Written by Aisha Darwesh.

    aishadarwesh

    July 2, 2021
    Devotion
    Aisha Darwesh, Christ, ephesians 3, god's power, power, presence, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 28 – The Love of God is Deep and Wide!

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 28 – The Love of God is Deep and Wide!

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 28 – The Love of God is Deep and Wide! Written by Blesson Selvanesan.

    C. S. Blesson

    July 1, 2021
    Devotion
    Chellakkan Blesson, Christ, diversity, ephesians 3, faith, love, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 27 – Character

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 27 – Character

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 27 – Character. Written by Megan Meier.

    mjmeier100

    June 30, 2021
    Devotion
    character building, ephesians 3, holy spirit, intercession, Megan Meier, prayer, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 26 – Honor in Suffering

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 26 – Honor in Suffering

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 26 – Honor in Suffering. Written by Nate Warren.

    metavoia

    June 29, 2021
    Devotion
    2 timothy 3, acts 9, Apostle Paul, Christ, ephesians 3, Nate Warren, persecution, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story, suffering
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 25 – Making Known God’s Manifold Wisdom

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 25 – Making Known God’s Manifold Wisdom

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 25 – Making Known God’s Manifold Wisdom. Written by Scott Fiddler.

    G. Scott Fiddler

    June 28, 2021
    Devotion
    diversity, ephesians, ephesians 3, God, man, racism, Scott Fiddler, separation, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story
  • Ephesians (HIS) Story: His People’s Possessions

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: His People’s Possessions

    Ephesians (HIS) Story: His People’s Possessions. Written by Ji Yun.

    Pastor Ji

    June 27, 2021
    Devotion
    Apostle Paul, Christ, ephesians 3, Ji Yun, mysterion, mystery, secret, Series on Ephesians (HIS) Story, unsolved mysteries
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