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Three Ways Jesus Transforms Your Life
By Greg Laurie – If you want to see the power of Jesus Christ in action today, take a look at some of the lives He has turned around.
Greg Laurie,
Our True Hero – kenbarnes.us
But David kept thinking to himself, “Someday Saul is going to get me. The best thing I can do is escape to the Philistines. Then Saul will stop hunting for me in Israelite territory, and I will finally be safe.” So David took his 600 men and went over and joined Achish son of Maoch, the king of Gath. (1 Samuel 27:1-2 NLT)
Ken Barnes,
Our True Hero – kenbarnes.us
But David kept thinking to himself, “Someday Saul is going to get me. The best thing I can do is escape to the Philistines. Then Saul will stop hunting for me in Israelite territory, and I will finally be safe.” So David took his 600 men and went over and joined Achish son of Maoch, the king of Gath. (1 Samuel 27:1-2 NLT)
Ken Barnes,
What are the Biblical lessons on change and growth
Change is an unavoidable force that affects every part of our lives and helps us grow and learn more about ourselves. From the earliest pages of the Bible to the present day, people have struggled with the profound effects of change and looked to the Bible for comfort and direction.Throughout...
Via Valenzuela,
The Danger of Overconfidence, Part 2
A gun-toting, beer-drinking, foul-mouthed “pastor” recently made headlines when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated. In an emotional apology to the church, he confessed he had been abusing alcohol for years. While the extent of his drinking had been kept relatively private until then, he had built both his reputation and his church on
John MacArthur,
The Danger of Overconfidence, Part 2
This series was first published during September 2014. –ed. A gun-toting, beer-drinking, foul-mouthed “pastor” recently made headlines when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated. In an emotional apology to the church, he confessed he had been abusing alcohol for years. While the extent of his drinking had been kept relatively private until then, he
John MacArthur,
Praying the Biblical Stations of the Cross - Serenity in Suffering
During Holy Week, in recent years, I chose incorporating the powerful practice of praying the biblical stations of the cross.
Donna Bucher,
Reading Plan - Gospel of Luke ~ Christine Malkemes
The whole Bible was given to us by inspiration from God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives; it straightens us out and helps us do what is right. It is God’s way of making us well prepared at every point, fully equipped to do good to ever …
Christine Malkemes,
Can I Borrow a Cup of Hope? - Amy Lively
Working sequentially through Peter’s small but mighty letter, you will discover how to: Make sense of pain that seems endless and pointless by understanding God’s timing and intention Trust God on the not-so-good days React to chaos and confusion with a calm, clear-headed, Christlike response Apply five simple and effective coping strategies when your world is turned upside down Shed the shame of past mistakes and share your story for God’s glory Let’s set aside our hopeless fears and hopeful fantasies and set our hope fully on God’s faithfulness. 1 Peter 1:1-25 Lesson 5: Michelle's Story Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 1:22-25 A Second Cup 1 Peter 2:1–5:14 Expand each lesson to access online resources and read the Scripture passages online. Lesson 1: The Chosen (St)one Tap the verse to view: Read Luke 20:9–20 A Second Cup Romans 5:6-8 Compare Matthew 7:24-25 with Matthew 16:18 1 Peter 2:1-25 Lesson 2: Living Stones Tap the verse to view: Read Acts 4:1-12 and 1 Peter 2:1-9 A Second Cup Jeremiah 29:1-14 Hebrews 4:16 and Hebrews 10:19-22 1 Peter 2:5 Romans 12:1-3 Philippians 4:18 Hebrews 13:15 Hebrews 13:16 Revelation 8:3-4 Lesson 3: The Stones Cry Out Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 2:9-15, 1 Peter 2:20-21; 1 Peter 3:9; 1 Peter 5:10 A Second Cup Acts 26:16-18 Romans 5:3-5 and James 1:2-4 Lesson 4: And Chosen to Suffer Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 2:21-25; 1 Peter 4:13 A Second Cup 2 Corinthians 1:222 Corinthians 5:5Ephesians 1:13-14 Isaiah 41:8–13 Lesson 5: Kelly's Story Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 2:17 Follow Josh’s journey here. Lesson 1: Soul Renovation Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 4:1–6 A Second Cup Colossians 3:5–17Ephesians 4:17–5:14 1 Peter 4:1-19 Lesson 2: Heaven Forbid Tap the verse to view: Read Matthew 16:13–17:8 A Second Cup Matthew 16:21–23Matthew 26:30–35John 13:1–11Acts 10:9–35 Philippians 2:5–8Philippians 2:9–111 Peter 5:10 Ephesians 3:14–21 Lesson 3: Out of Darkness Tap the verse to view: Read Luke 22:24–34, John 13:1–11, Mark 14:32–42, and Luke 22:54–62 A Second Cup Luke 22:32 Genesis 50:20 and Romans 8:28 Lesson 4: Into His Marvelous Light Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 2:21–25, John 21:1–19, Acts 2:1–4, and 1 Peter 5:10 A Second Cup Romans 2:4 Philippians 3:13–14 Romans 8:34Hebrews 7:25Hebrews 9:24 Psalm 33:16–22 and Ephesians 6:10–18 Lesson 5: Sarah's Story Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 4:1–5 A Second Cup 1 Peter 1:1-3:22 and 1 Peter 5:1-14 Expand each lesson to access online resources and read the Scripture passages online. Lesson 2: Love Soulfully Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 4:8, 1 Corinthians 13:4–7, and Acts 10:1-48 A Second Cup Romans 5:5Colossians 1:8 (NLT)1 Thessalonians 3:121 Thessalonians 4:9 Matthew 7:12Luke 6:32John 13:34 Romans 5:3–5 Luke 7:41–47 Lesson 4: Serve Gracefully Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 4:10–11 and Acts 1:1–3:26 A Second Cup Romans 12:6–81 Corinthians 12:1–11Ephesians 4:11–12 1 Corinthians 9:16 Lesson 5: Praise Joyfully Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 4:11 and Acts 12:1-25 A Second Cup John 21:19 and Hebrews 12:2 Acts 12:21–23Psalm 115:1 Psalm 118:1-29 John 17:1-26John 13:1Matthew 26:26–29John 13:3–5Matthew 26:30 Click here to listen to free hope-filled worship music!
Amy Lively,
Can I Borrow a Cup of Hope? - Amy Lively
Working sequentially through Peter’s small but mighty letter, you will discover how to: Make sense of pain that seems endless and pointless by understanding God’s timing and intention Trust God on the not-so-good days React to chaos and confusion with a calm, clear-headed, Christlike response Apply five simple and effective coping strategies when your world is turned upside down Shed the shame of past mistakes and share your story for God’s glory Let’s set aside our hopeless fears and hopeful fantasies and set our hope fully on God’s faithfulness. 1 Peter 1:1-25 Lesson 5: Michelle's Story Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 1:22-25 A Second Cup 1 Peter 2:1–5:14 Expand each lesson to access online resources and read the Scripture passages online. Lesson 1: The Chosen (St)one Tap the verse to view: Read Luke 20:9–20 A Second Cup Romans 5:6-8 Compare Matthew 7:24-25 with Matthew 16:18 1 Peter 2:1-25 Lesson 2: Living Stones Tap the verse to view: Read Acts 4:1-12 and 1 Peter 2:1-9 A Second Cup Jeremiah 29:1-14 Hebrews 4:16 and Hebrews 10:19-22 1 Peter 2:5 Romans 12:1-3 Philippians 4:18 Hebrews 13:15 Hebrews 13:16 Revelation 8:3-4 Lesson 3: The Stones Cry Out Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 2:9-15, 1 Peter 2:20-21; 1 Peter 3:9; 1 Peter 5:10 A Second Cup Acts 26:16-18 Romans 5:3-5 and James 1:2-4 Lesson 4: And Chosen to Suffer Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 2:21-25; 1 Peter 4:13 A Second Cup 2 Corinthians 1:222 Corinthians 5:5Ephesians 1:13-14 Isaiah 41:8–13 Lesson 5: Kelly's Story Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 2:17 Follow Josh’s journey here. Lesson 1: Soul Renovation Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 4:1–6 A Second Cup Colossians 3:5–17Ephesians 4:17–5:14 1 Peter 4:1-19 Lesson 2: Heaven Forbid Tap the verse to view: Read Matthew 16:13–17:8 A Second Cup Matthew 16:21–23Matthew 26:30–35John 13:1–11Acts 10:9–35 Philippians 2:5–8Philippians 2:9–111 Peter 5:10 Ephesians 3:14–21 Lesson 3: Out of Darkness Tap the verse to view: Read Luke 22:24–34, John 13:1–11, Mark 14:32–42, and Luke 22:54–62 A Second Cup Luke 22:32 Genesis 50:20 and Romans 8:28 Lesson 4: Into His Marvelous Light Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 2:21–25, John 21:1–19, Acts 2:1–4, and 1 Peter 5:10 A Second Cup Romans 2:4 Philippians 3:13–14 Romans 8:34Hebrews 7:25Hebrews 9:24 Psalm 33:16–22 and Ephesians 6:10–18 Lesson 5: Sarah's Story Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 4:1–5 A Second Cup 1 Peter 1:1-3:22 and 1 Peter 5:1-14 Expand each lesson to access online resources and read the Scripture passages online. Lesson 2: Love Soulfully Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 4:8, 1 Corinthians 13:4–7, and Acts 10:1-48 A Second Cup Romans 5:5Colossians 1:8 (NLT)1 Thessalonians 3:121 Thessalonians 4:9 Matthew 7:12Luke 6:32John 13:34 Romans 5:3–5 Luke 7:41–47 Lesson 4: Serve Gracefully Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 4:10–11 and Acts 1:1–3:26 A Second Cup Romans 12:6–81 Corinthians 12:1–11Ephesians 4:11–12 1 Corinthians 9:16 Lesson 5: Praise Joyfully Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 4:11 and Acts 12:1-25 A Second Cup John 21:19 and Hebrews 12:2 Acts 12:21–23Psalm 115:1 Psalm 118:1-29 John 17:1-26John 13:1Matthew 26:26–29John 13:3–5Matthew 26:30 Click here to listen to free hope-filled worship music!
Amy Lively,

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