Spiritual Disciplines: Radical Generosity ~ The Heart Matters Greatly

Today’s message from God’s Word will emphasize the importance of radical generosity as a spiritual discipline that reflects our relationship with God.  It will recall all that Jesus exemplified in sacrificial giving, urging believers to live with open hands, serving others, and partnering with God’s work. Citing various biblical passages, we will be encouraged to…

Spiritual Disciplines ~ Sabbath Rest: How?

Today, our message from God’s Word will continue to emphasize the importance of Sabbath Rest as a spiritual discipline that allows believers to experience God’s presence and peace—mainly reminding us of where we have been and, in this, how it we put into practice what we have learned regarding Sabbath Rest.  We will learn how…

Spiritual Disciplines ~ Sabbath Rest: A Day of Worship Not Distraction

Today, we will further emphasize the importance of Sabbath rest in terms of what it is and is not. We will clarify that Sabbath rest is not merely inactivity but actively enjoying God’s presence and creation while trusting in His provision. By reclaiming the true meaning of the Sabbath, believers can experience the fullness of…

Spiritual Disciplines ~ Sabbath Rest: Rest or Productivity?

Today, we will further emphasize the importance of Sabbath rest in terms of what it is and is not. We will clarify that Sabbath rest is not merely inactivity but actively enjoying God’s presence and creation while trusting in His provision. By reclaiming the true meaning of the Sabbath, believers can experience the fullness of…

Spiritual Disciplines ~ A Reminder of Why

Today, we continue to emphasize the importance of applying God’s Word in our lives, citing James 1:22–25 to highlight that being doers and not merely hearers leads to true transformation. By looking then to Hosea 10:12-13, we will be encouraged to engage deeply with all we discussed last year with the inward spiritual disciplines, such…

Surrender & Submit ~ How? Look to Jesus

Today, we explore the theme of surrender and submission to God further and ask how we do this by following the example of Jesus. We will turn to the passage from Mark 14:32-42, where Jesus prays in Gethsemane. Highlighting that true submission involves, at times, doing what we would rather not do, emphasizing the importance…

Spiritual Disciplines ~ The Purpose of Study?

Today’s message is to continue our series on the spiritual discipline of study and discuss the purpose of studying God’s Word. Understanding, as we have already seen, the study of the Word of God is not merely an academic exercise but a transformative spiritual discipline aimed at shaping and changing our lives. Through the insight…

Spiritual Disciplines: Study ~ What is it?

Today, we emphasize the importance of spiritual disciplines in deepening one’s relationship with Christ, focusing mainly on the discipline of study.   We will highlight that actual study goes beyond mere reading; it involves meditation and the application of Scripture to foster personal transformation and spiritual growth. Drawing from various biblical passages, our message today…

Spiritual Disciplines ~ Silence & Solitude

Today’s message will encourage us to actively explore the spiritual disciplines that foster a deeper relationship with God, emphasizing the importance of what we invest in our faith journey. Today, we will be introduced to the practices of silence and solitude as vital means of renewal, as they allow believers to detach from worldly distractions…

Fasting ~ How and How Not?

We are continuing where we left off last week. Today, we will continue to discuss the spiritual discipline of fasting, particularly how and how not to fast. In this, we will briefly recap last week’s message and learn about starting small, doing it for God, being missional and doing something, being intentional, and making sure…