Daily Hope Devotionals - 1 Corinthians 12

When you know who God has shaped you to be, then you know who you ought to be, and you can start focusing on how to make better use of your life. The moment you … Continue reading Every Believer Has Spiritual Gifts

As a pastor, I have seen so many situations that nobody should ever have to go through alone. Nobody should ever have to wait in the hospital while a loved one is in life-or-death surgery. … Continue reading Do You Have a Safety Net?

You need to be connected to a church family so you can fulfill your calling to serve other believers in practical ways. The Bible says, “All of you together are Christ’s body, and each of … Continue reading Fulfill Your Calling Through Service

If you’re like most people, you struggle to know who God has made you to be. But once you understand the unique ways God has shaped you, you can start focusing on those and make … Continue reading Who Gets the Gift of You?

As a pastor, I see situations every day that no one should ever have to go through alone. Nobody should ever have to wait alone in the hospital while a loved one is in life-or-death … Continue reading Do You Have a Safety Net?

God never meant for you to go through life on your own. He wants you to be part of his family—the church. In fact, the church has been God’s plan from the very beginning. Some … Continue reading Commit to Jesus and His Family

Baptism and communion are the visible signs of unity in the church. They’re symbols of your incorporation into the body of Christ. Both of them illustrate that you belong to Christ, and that you also … Continue reading You Belong to the Family of God

When you know what you’re shaped to be, then you know what you ought to be, and you can start focusing on that and make better use of your life. The moment you step across … Continue reading Are You Using Your Spiritual Gifts to Bless Others?

In architecture, form follows function. Tell me what you want to use the building for, and I’ll tell you how to build it. But in human beings, it’s the exact opposite. Function follows form. Figure … Continue reading God Shaped You for Work

One reason why you need to be connected to a church family is to fulfill your calling to serve other believers in practical ways. The Bible says, “All of you together are Christ’s body, and … Continue reading Why Does the Church Need Me?