Hey Church,What an incredible month May was as we dreamed and declared about the church we see! Sitting in the office and reading the stacks and stacks of cards, and seeing so many beautiful people give and pledge towards making this dream a reality has been such a joy as we see the army of God get into formation to …
Fasting: Seeking God with Our Whole Selves
Fasting is the voluntary setting aside of something good — most often food — for the sake of something greater. It is a bodily expression of a deeper spiritual hunger: a longing for God, for His presence, His voice and His work in our lives. Jesus made clear fasting was never to be about impressing others. It was not a …
The Biblical Practice of Fasting; It’s Purpose and Significance
Fasting is a spiritual discipline with deep roots in the Bible, representing devotion, repentance and a desire for God’s presence. While fasting involves abstaining from food, its true purpose goes beyond physical denial. It is a practice aimed at spiritual transformation, alignment with God’s will and a deeper connection to Him. This article explores the biblical basis for fasting, its …
Discipleship; A matter of time
Deuteronomy 1:6-8 reads like this:“The Lord our God said to us in Horeb, ‘You have stayed long enough at this mountain. Turn and take your journey, and go to the hill country of the Amorites and to all their neighbors in the Arabah, in the hill country and in the lowland and in the Negeb and by the seacoast, the …
Together at the Table
This week, I’ve been feeling a restless excitement for what God is about to do in our community over the next 12 months. After meeting with a wonderful member of our church family, he shared a portion of scripture that perfectly encapsulated my feelings: Deuteronomy 1:3-8. We are undeniably in a territory-taking season. How do I know? In anticipation of …