Sunday Devotionals with John & Rachel

Worry is something we all wrestle with from time to time. Whether it's care or concerns about tomorrow, or preoccupation with the past, this is definitely an area we can grow to trust God more. What is worry? What are we actually doing to ourselves when we do?

If we are honest, we can admit that believing in God and trusting God are two different things. Trust is a deliberate act of our will that requires vulnerability and confidence in those we choose to give it to. This series will explore the dynamics of trusting God and how it affects our lives. Has God earned your trust?

Even Jesus’ family history was full of drama and chaos, with some less than ideal characters to call ancestors. What can our family history teach us about God’s faithfulness? How can we better trace God’s greater purpose through our past and move into a deeper appreciation for what He still has in store for us?

As we reflect on God's goodness throughout this year, how can we better recognize the activity of God in our lives? What can we glean about our future from what God has already said or done? We are walking through the Christmas Story with new eyes in search of a fresh revelation. Don't worry. Ponder Purposefully.

When we think about the meaning of unity we often think about it soley in a corporate context. What can the story of Cain and Abel teach us about God's definition of unity? Family. Faith. Competition. Murder. Isolation. What does it really mean to be our brother's keeper?

With many of us still reeling from historic injustices, it's comforting to find camaraderie with those who share our experiences. What would Jesus have to say about the racial and cultural issues in our society today? Who is our neighbor? What is God's definition of being neighborly? Lord help us with this one!

What is the purpose of the church today? How do we interpret the relationship between the church and our culture? What about Justice? How does Jesus challenge us to think and live in these perilous times?

This is a tough one. Many of us have experienced emotional, mental, and even physical harm from people we categorize as enemies. Our natural response to offenses are often retaliation and vengeance yet Jesus calls us to LOVE our offenders. How can we genuinely  do this? Lord help us with this one!

Family can be complicated but is very important to God. God reveals Himself to us as Our Heavenly Father and those who embrace His Son Jesus are His children. What did Jesus say about family dynamics? How are we to view and interact within our family systems from the lens of Christ?