The One Thing Necessary

We can easily be distracted with many things; some even being good, while totally neglecting what is necessary.  Life gets busy; our lives become busy.  So, much so that many times we become too busy for Christ.  All the busyness tends to distract us from Christ that we neglect the necessity of being with Him.  Today we look at a very familiar passage in the Bible about two sisters and Jesus that speaks on this issue.  My goal today is not to teach something new, but to simply remind us and hopefully encourage us to not neglect Jesus Christ in all our busyness of life and service.  

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Growing Up

There is a shift that should take place in our relationship with our parents as we reach fuller maturity in adulthood.  As we continue in our growth in age and life stage, the way we relate to our parents and how they should involve themselves in our own lives must change.  Also, some of us may be confused about the meaning of “honoring our parents.”  Today, we learn what it means to honor our parents as we distinguish the meaning of honoring and obeying.  Ultimately, we want to be faithful in cultivating a healthy relationship with our aging parents.  

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Home: Mature

Ephesians 4:13-15

It’s important for every believer to know that we are not just saved from sin, but that we are also saved for fulfilling God’s purpose and will.  We are called to contribute towards building of His kingdom.  As in every home, every member of the church is to exercise their gifts so that the church can continue to grow.  Avail yourself today and engage in the good work which He has prepared for you.

Home - Build

It’s important for every believer to know that we are not just saved from sin, but that we are also saved for fulfilling God’s purpose and will.  We are called to contribute towards building of His kingdom.  As in every home, every member of the church is to exercise their gifts so that the church can continue to grow.  Avail yourself today and engage in the good work which He has prepared for you.

Passage: Ephesians 2:8-10

Home - Encouragement

There is tremendous power in encouragement.  Encouragement is different from compliments; in essence, encouragement is helping someone to be aligned with what God sees/does for them.  Home is a place of commission.  It is where I feel most encouraged—I am empowered by my loved ones to go and fulfill God’s purpose for my life.  Here, we understand what it means to encourage, empower in a Godly way. 

Passage: 2 Thessalonians 5:11

Home - Intimacy

Home is where there is love—authentic closeness and care resonate through all relationships.  We, as believers, are called to pursue such intimacy with one another.  We ought to fight against superficiality and seek to go deeper.  Today, we explore through 5 marks of intimacy that we should look and strive for at home and at church.

Passage: John 13:34

Home: Safe Place

One of the hallmarks of a home is that it is a place of safety—it is our refuge where I can rest easy and resort to in times of turmoil.  Though our lives are marred with mistakes and failures, there is a place where we are always welcomed, a place where we are loved and accepted for everything that we are.  Going through the well-known story of the Prodigal Son, we pray for our church to be a safe home for many.

Passage: Luke 15:11-32