by Nikki | Apr 15, 2017 | 40 days of prayer
Acts 2:43-47 When Jesus’ disciples band together in groups, what do they do? How do they relate to each other? What distinguishes who they are as a group? What do they do with their combined resources? What’s their purpose for being? What’s...
by Nikki | Apr 14, 2017 | 40 days of prayer
Acts 2:1-4 The Holy Spirit first came to disciples as a rushing wind, filled with energy. The Holy Spirit still enlivens us for service and ministry. Where is the energy rising up in you when it comes to following Christ? Where is the energy rising up in your...
by Nikki | Apr 13, 2017 | 40 days of prayer
Psalm 37:3-5 This scripture has always puzzled me. God will give you the desires of your heart? Won’t that turn God into Santa Claus? Not when we first “Take delight in the Lord.” When we center our lives in Christ, laying aside our sinful ways...
by Nikki | Apr 12, 2017 | 40 days of prayer
Philippians 4:10-19 Do we have what it takes to love others and make disciples? Can our church become more of what God is calling it to become? Many disciples through the centuries have asked this question…and have found that God is faithful. God will provide...
by Nikki | Apr 11, 2017 | 40 days of prayer
Matthew 25:31-46 Buildings, Bodies and Budgets. Sometimes disciples mistake these tangible and visible items as what makes for a successful church. The more we have of each, the more successful we are. Instead, these are simply means to the real foci –...