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And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3: … Continue reading Grasping God’s Love in Ephesians 3
While Hurricane Harvey has moved on, the city of Houston will be dealing with the aftermath of its devastation for years to come. The flooding has been catastrophic: fifty inches of rain, over 9 trillion gallons of water, and people walking to rescue boats in water so high it covered their mouths. Towns are still … Continue reading A prayer in catastrophe
The quick answer? YES. We all want to be happy and to enjoy life! And the Bible tells us that this is a good thing. God promises his people joy: it is part of the Holy Spirit’s fruit in a believer’s life (Galatians 5:22) and Jesus promises his disciples multiple times that they will have complete … Continue reading Is it okay to want joy?
"But I pray to you, Lord, in the time of your favor; in your great love, O God, answer me with your sure salvation. Rescue me from the mire, do not let me sink; deliver me from those who hate me, from the deep waters. Do not let the floodwaters engulf me or the depths swallow me up … Continue reading Prayer during suffering in Psalm 69
A household "spring cleaning" allows you to clean the dust and dirt that hides away in unnoticed spots - behind the refrigerator, on top of the kitchen cabinets, or under the beds. We can ignore those hidden spots, but that doesn't make the dust go away. The same is true of the dust and dirt … Continue reading Spiritual Spring Cleaning
You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Ephesians 4:22-24 It is an exciting thing … Continue reading The attitude of your minds, in Ephesians
Here in Florence, there is an upcoming event called "Oneness Embraced" where Tony Evans (nationally known preacher) will join Helping Florence Flourish at the Civic Center to provide a biblical and pastoral guide for striving for unity across racial and socioeconomic divides in Florence, S.C. Learn more and get your free tickets here. Please join … Continue reading A prayer for oneness
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others…. Do everything without grumbling or arguing. Philippians 2:3-4, 14 These words in Paul’s letter to the Philippians certainly still catch our attention today. “Don’t be … Continue reading Humility in Philippians
There has been much emotion surrounding the latest US election and our recent presidential inauguration. In any time of emotion, prayer is a helpful response. In any time of transition, prayer is a helpful response. We hope you will join us in praying for our country today. Holy Father, you are God Almighty and we praise … Continue reading A prayer for our country
Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. These first two verses from Psalm 1 give us great insight into how to surround … Continue reading Surround yourself well