Date: January 5, 2025

Questions for 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting:

ONE | In Antioch, the church’s life was oriented around the presence, not the platform. 

TWO | In Antioch, the church was filled with the prophetic, not the performance.  

Date: December 29, 2024

Reflect Back on the High Points and Hard Times of 2024

As you reflect on each of these areas of your life, compile a list of the:

For more reflection questions, you can email Pastor Chris at [email protected]

Date: December 22, 2204

Video: A Visit to Bethlehem (Dr. Randall Smith)

Devotional Questions:

ONE: If I can remember that Christ came into the chaotic realities of our world as a baby 2000 years ago, I can find JOY amidst the chaotic realities of our world today.

Reflection Question:  Just like Solomon wondered if God would really dwell on earth, what are you wondering about if God could really do today?  How might that specific action on God’s behalf bring you JOY (calm delight) today?

Reflection Question:  When has the Lord done the unexpected thing in an unexpected way to bring you JOY when you thought you were out of options? 

THREE: If I can remember that Jesus chose to become like us, I can find JOY when I don’t feel like anyone knows what I am going through. 

Reflection Question:  When was a time when the Lord met you when you were feeling a little lost and alone?

Date: December 15, 2024

Activity ONE

Question: Why did Jesus come as a child, and why does our Lord invite us to embrace a childlike posture before him? If you were to do a little investigative reporting on this series of unfolding events, what would you uncover? Answer the following questions about the Luke 2:1-7 text. 

      Who: 

      What:

      Where: 

      When: 

      Why: 

      How: 

Activity TWO

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us, we have seen his glory, the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” - John 1:14 NIV

“The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. We saw the glory with our own eyes,  the one-of-a-kind glory, like Father, like Son, Generous inside and out, true from start to finish.”

- John 1:14 The Message

When we hand a child a box of crayons, they will draw for hours. When we hand an adult a box of crayons, they will quickly tell us they are not an artist. Where did we lose our wonder, and how can we reclaim it? Using your imagination, draw a picture of John 1:14 as the Lord reveals it to you. 

Date: December 8, 2024

Questions: 

Date: December 1, 2024

Music Devotion: Worth the Wait

Questions: (For our 300 Seconds of Silence) 

Date: November 24, 2024

"Right after Jesus left and right before the Holy Spirit came, what were the disciples doing? They were together, praying fervently. They were in agreement, united with one mind and purpose. It is so important that we continue to do this, let's do what He did. There are so many more opportunities to experience the outpouring of His Holy Spirit." - Laura

Date: November 17, 2024

Date: November 10, 2024

Changes in our life often require waiting. Waiting is a biblical value, but not a western cultural value.

Reflection Questions: 

What are you waiting for?

Date: November 3, 2024

Reflection Questions:

• What is your long obedience in the same direction?