The 24/7 blog that we've called Resources is intended to be a multifaceted exploration of the Christian life. It is a place where we expand the conversation about what God is doing in our lives and in our community, and further reflect on what it looks like to live a life of full devotion to Christ, 24/7. This post is part of a series of posts about interpreting the Bible. It was composed by Pat Beard, a longtime member of the Southridge community and Bible teacher in a variety of contexts.
In this space, over the past year or …
When you hear the sermon on Sunday do you ever wonder how you can draw some of its ideas or challenges into your day-to-day life? Come and explore the spiritual exercises presented here to reflect on how you can physically walk the sermon out this week. Read through the suggestions and try one or more. Or, better yet, let them inspire you to create something even more in tune with how you personally meet God. Either way, use this space to become more deeply engaged with Christ, as you open up to the love of God, and listen to …
The 24/7 blog that we've called Resources is intended to be a multifaceted exploration of the Christian life. It is a place where we expand the conversation about what God is doing in our lives and in our community, and further reflect on what it looks like to live a life of full devotion to Christ, 24/7. This post is a copy of the poem from Sunday's service, written by Bonnie Fowler as the invitation of God to allow his powerful presence into the midst of the brokenness of our lives. May you discover in and through it the comfort …
Matthew 6:8: "...For your Father knows what you need before you ask him."
If this verse in Matthew is true, which I believe it to be, then it poses some important questions about prayer. "Why bother praying at all? If God knows everything, what is the purpose in me talking to Him about anything?"
When I was asked if I would consider writing about prayer for this magazine, my initial excitement was overrun when I realized how much my prayer life was not quite what I wish it were in this season. I tried to brainstorm …
If this verse in Matthew is true, which I believe it to be, then it poses some important questions about prayer. "Why bother praying at all? If God knows everything, what is the purpose in me talking to Him about anything?"
When I was asked if I would consider writing about prayer for this magazine, my initial excitement was overrun when I realized how much my prayer life was not quite what I wish it were in this season. I tried to brainstorm …
Do you ever wonder how you can carry some of your Sunday experience into your day-to-day life? That's exactly what this page, and these exercises, are for! Use these spiritual exercises, conversation starters and daily Bible readings to become more engaged with Christ, more open to God's love, and more responsive to the voice of the Holy Spirit in your everyday life. May you enjoy the presence of God, 24/7, as you reflect.
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Commit some time this week to meditating on John 11:1-44, a time in Jesus&…
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Commit some time this week to meditating on John 11:1-44, a time in Jesus&…
The 24/7 blog that we've called Resources is intended to be a multifaceted exploration of the Christian life. It is a place where we expand the conversation about what God is doing in our lives and in our community, and further reflect on what it looks like to live a life of full devotion to Christ, 24/7. This post is a reflection on this past Sunday's message by Ron Esau, a longtime Southridge member and Bible teacher in a variety of contexts.
As we begin a look at a section of the book of Matthew where Jesus gave his first …
As we begin a look at a section of the book of Matthew where Jesus gave his first …
When you hear the sermon on Sunday do you ever wonder how you can draw some of its ideas or challenges into your day-to-day life? Come and explore the spiritual exercises presented here to reflect on how you can physically walk the sermon out this week. Read through the suggestions and try one or more. Or, better yet, let them inspire you to create something even more in tune with how you personally meet God. Either way, use this space to become more deeply engaged with Christ, as you open up to the love of God, and listen to …
Do you ever wonder how you can carry some of your Sunday experience into your day-to-day life? That's exactly what this page, and these exercises, are for! Use these spiritual exercises, conversation starters and daily Bible readings to become more engaged with Christ, more open to God's love, and more responsive to the voice of the Holy Spirit in your everyday life. May you enjoy the presence of God, 24/7, as you reflect.
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Read Psalm 78:1-8. According to the psalmist, one way to grow in your knowledge …
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Read Psalm 78:1-8. According to the psalmist, one way to grow in your knowledge …
The 24/7 blog that we've called Resources is intended to be a multifaceted exploration of the Christian life. It is a place where we expand the conversation about what God is doing in our lives and in our community, and further reflect on what it looks like to live a life of full devotion to Christ, 24/7. This post is part of a series of posts about interpreting the Bible. It was composed by Pat Beard, a longtime member of the Southridge community and Bible teacher in a variety of contexts.
This is the third of a three-part “…
This is the third of a three-part “…
When you hear the sermon on Sunday do you ever wonder how you can draw some of its ideas or challenges into your day-to-day life? Come and explore the spiritual exercises presented here to reflect on how you can physically walk the sermon out this week. Read through the suggestions and try one or more. Or, better yet, let them inspire you to create something even more in tune with how you personally meet God. Either way, use this space to become more deeply engaged with Christ, as you open up to the love of God, and listen to …
Today we finish our three-week journey through the Gospel of John by reading John 21. Our hope is that this experience of reading the Bible and getting to know Jesus on a daily basis has been transformational for you, especially if reading the Bible regularly was a new experience. We'd love to hear how this impacted your life and more about what you learned along the way, so feel free to share your thoughts. Our prayer is that the journey doesn't end here, but that learning and applying God's Word becomes a regular habit for all of us. …
Do you ever wonder how you can carry some of your Sunday experience into your day-to-day life? That's exactly what this page, and these exercises, are for! Use these spiritual exercises, conversation starters and daily Bible readings to become more engaged with Christ, more open to God's love, and more responsive to the voice of the Holy Spirit in your everyday life. May you enjoy the presence of God, 24/7, as you reflect.
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Frank Laubach, a missionary to the Philippines, tried to think about God for at …
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Frank Laubach, a missionary to the Philippines, tried to think about God for at …
Today we are reading John Chapter 20. Get ready for the miracle of all miracles! Not only is Jesus alive, but He has breathed His life into us! (John 20:22)
Appropriately, we find ourselves reading John 19 on a Friday. After reading today's chapter, take time to say a prayer of thanks for the sacrifice Jesus made for us all.
I'm not sure I can fully express how excited and inspired I am for what I believe God wants to do in our church this weekend.
Over the past month He's had us on a journey of discovering what it means to orient our lives around only Him, in our "Only God" message series, and as I've been reminded again of what this needs to look like in my life, I've been blown away by the freedom, wisdom, peace, and power that only God can provide. This Sunday's service marks the …
Nearly a month after celebrating Easter together, the Gospel of John will now take us through the last days of Jesus' time on earth. As you read John Chapter 18 today, imagine experiencing these events first hand. What do you find most intriguing about how this story unfolds? What did you learn about Jesus today?
One of the coolest things about this journey is that we've been on it together in unity. In John Chapter 17 Jesus prayed for all of us who would ever believe in Him, that "we would be one... so that the world would believe in Him also". Our desire as a church is to be an answer to Jesus' prayer by demonstrating love and unity together. Read John 17 today and take some time to pray for unity at Southridge and among all churches.
Today we are reading John Chapter 16. What verse stands out to you in this chapter?
When you hear the sermon on Sunday do you ever wonder how you can draw some of its ideas or challenges into your day-to-day life? Come and explore the spiritual exercises presented here to reflect on how you can physically walk the sermon out this week. Read through the suggestions and try one or more. Or, better yet, let them inspire you to create something even more in tune with how you personally meet God. Either way, use this space to become more deeply engaged with Christ, as you open up to the love of God, and listen to …
It's the final week of our "21 Days With Jesus" Bible reading challenge. By now we hope you are feeling the beautiful rhythm of allowing God to reveal Himself through His Word on a daily basis. Today's reading of John 15 is a great encouragement to keep remaining in Christ.
The 24/7 blog that we've called Resources is intended to be a multifaceted exploration of the Christian life. It is a place where we expand the conversation about what God is doing in our lives and in our community, and further reflect on what it looks like to live a life of full devotion to Christ, 24/7. This post is blog post written by Ben Sternke, a church-planter, pastor and leadership coach in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
One of the hangups we sometimes have with prayer is how audaciously lavish Jesus’ promises seem to be about it. They seem to be …
One of the hangups we sometimes have with prayer is how audaciously lavish Jesus’ promises seem to be about it. They seem to be …
Take a few minutes today to read John Chapter 14 and discover "the way, the truth, and the life" that can only be found in Jesus. Share about what this truth means for you personally.
Do you ever wonder how you can carry some of your Sunday experience into your day-to-day life? That's exactly what this page, and these exercises, are for! Use these spiritual exercises, conversation starters and daily Bible readings to become more engaged with Christ, more open to God's love, and more responsive to the voice of the Holy Spirit in your everyday life. May you enjoy the presence of God, 24/7, as you reflect.
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1. What’s been your experience of reading the Gospel of John? How has the S.…
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For the duration of our upcoming series of services called Only God, we'll be promoting a different Bible reading plan throughout our community, something that we hope will get everybody reading together, talking together, and learning together. In the meantime, for those who have been tracking along with our daily readings this year, we'll continue to post our weekly readings online only. We hope that this won't disrupt, but would enhance, your commitment to scripture, and to being shaped by God through it, as we journey together through Only God.
Daily Bible Readings for Apr 21-27, 2013
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Daily Bible Readings for Apr 21-27, 2013
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It's Day 13 of our 21-Day Bible reading challenge. If you've been on this journey from the beginning, keep at it by reading through John 13 today. If this is the first you've heard of it, it's not too late to start by picking up your Bible and joining in as we read through the Gospel of John together.
Check out this link to learn more and come to church tomorrow to be encouraged in the journey.
Check out this link to learn more and come to church tomorrow to be encouraged in the journey.
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