Friday Faith

Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. – Ephesians 4:1-3 […]

Prayer Journey—Love of Christ

What was it like Lord Jesus to walk with you; to talk with you in person; to be hugged by you; to see the joy on your face when you see an old friend? What was it like to be your disciple—to directly hear your words of instruction? Some days I long for that, and […]

Avoiding Cracks in Unity

A few years ago I had an instructor who warned the class, “The minute someone or a group of people start differentiating themselves from others, watch out.” He cautioned us that it is usually the start of a person or group trying to elevate themselves above others. He pointed out that it is particularly worrisome […]

Prayer Journey — One in Christ

Today I pray that I will see others as your creation, created in your image. Help me to see past the things that divide us — to see what brings us together. May I be a light to those lost in darkness seeking a way out. I pray you will fill me with your wisdom, […]

Unified Divisions

When there are divisive issues in the church it can cause the body of Christ to become weak. Separate factions are not as strong as a church unified under the headship of our Lord Jesus Christ. The church becomes more vulnerable to attacks when divisions seek to fight battles on their own without the rest […]

Prayer Journey— The Body of Hope

Today I pray for the church, your church dear Lord. I pray that as one body in Christ Jesus, we may be complete; equipped for acts of service. May the church be unified through your word, your truth. May we share the hope God gives us through Jesus Christ. Help us to purify our body […]