Divine Connections Week 1: Connecting Purpose There are many verses in the bible that speak about God’s grand purpose for mankind, for the church and for us. If we’re being honest with ourselves, we sometimes wonder, “How do these verses relate to people who are struggling with troubled marriages; trying to raise their children; worried […]

Divine Connections Week 2: Connecting People Perhaps you have heard the story of the man who was stuck on his rooftop in a flood, and was praying to God for help. A rowboat, a motorboat and helicopter all came by and offered help but he declined because he was waiting on God. Soon the water

Divine Connections Week 1: Connecting Places Our Father in heaven… may Your will be done here on earth as it is in heaven. These words from the Lord’s prayer show us the need for bridges, for our father is in heaven, and we are on the earth. But thanks to Christ’s work on the cross,

Transformation Week 3: Transformed by the Cross The altar was a key part of worship in the Old Testament. It had one purpose – to be the place where holy sacrifice was transformed from a physical quantity to a spiritual sacrifice acceptable to God. Fire was a mark of God’s acceptance – as we could

Transformation Week 2: Transformed in Character Many of us are familiar with the toys called “Transformers”, and if not the toys, then possibly the movie franchise. Each Transformer starts out looking like one thing, then various parts move so the whole thing becomes something totally different. Some parts stay the same; others change to take

Transformation Week 1: Transformed in Speech A catering manager was discussing a baby-christening party with a young couple. She told the mother of the baby, “You look like you’ve lost most of your pregnancy weight.” “Thanks,” came the clenched-teeth reply. “We adopted.”  File that away in your memory as what never to say!  Try as

EMPOWERMENT – ISAAC’S LEGACY Week 3: The Bigger Picture During this study, we will be doing a ‘deep dive’ into a scriptural passage. It is strongly encouraged that you study the passage and entire chapter ahead of the study. Also be prepared with your research tools, for example Google or your study Bible, as you

Empowerment – Isaac’s Legacy Week 2: Content vs. Intent Introduction During this study, we will be doing a ‘deep dive’ into a scriptural passage. It is strongly encouraged that you study the passage and entire chapter ahead of the study. Also be prepared with your research tools, for example Google or your study Bible, as

Empowerment – Isaac’s Legacy Week 1: Textual Context Introduction During this study, we will be doing a ‘deep dive’ into a scriptural passage. It is strongly encouraged that you study the passage and entire chapter ahead of the study. Also be prepared with your research tools, for example Google or your study Bible, as you