"The apostle John wanted the church to live with a "last days" mindset - with intentionality and purpose. What would each day look like for you if it were your last, and how can you live today like there is no tomorrow, for the glory of God and the good of His people?” -Thomas
This weeks message was all about "Right Loving" - choosing God instead of choosing the ways of the world. Do the choices we make and the things we focus on show that we are loving God first and foremost? Pray and ask the Lord to help you make Him your priority in all things. Choose Him, and then watch how He transforms your life!
Just like we mature from children into adults, our spiritual life needs to mature as well. As we study God's Word and allow the Holy Spirit to grow our understanding, we mature in our ability to remain steady in the face of trials. How is your spiritual maturity?
Love God, love people. Jesus called this the greatest commandment. Loving people - ALL people - isn't always easy, but God's Word is clear that it's an essential part of the Christian life. Thankfully, we have example after incredible example from Jesus of how we ought to show others His love. Are you loving people?
If you have a faith in Jesus Christ you have an assurance and security that nothing will ever separate you from the love of God. In response to that amazing gift of grace, does your life show evidence of your faith? What kind of markers should be observable in a life lived in Christ?
The call of a Christian is to 'go and sin no more', but the truth is that we all fall short of that goal. What an incredible gift it is, then, that we have the hope of Jesus Christ, who became sin on our behalf so that through Him we could be made righteous. He is our advocate who sets us free from the chains of sin, and gives us the opportunity to grow in our relationship with Him each new day.
Can you see where you're going, or do you feel like you're stumbling around in the darkness? God is light, and through the saving power of Jesus Christ, we can walk in that light. We may stumble along the way, but if we confess our sin, God will cleanse us from unrighteousness as we turn back toward the light. Are you walking in the light?
What is truth? Everyone wants to share what they think is true, but where do you go to find out what’s true? As we begin our study in the letters of John, we start with the foundation of who Jesus is and how, through him, we can have true fellowship with God.
Pastor Bob Wade lays out a vision for the year ahead at Highlands Church: a renewed commitment to teaching through the Bible, connecting people in discipleship relationships, and equipping people to have meaningful conversations about their faith. In all things, we will strive to show kindness by serving those around us through the power of God's love.
As we conclude our study of Ephesians, the focus shifts to one of the greatest resources we have as followers of Jesus: prayer. Constant communication with God needs to be a vital part of our lives - bringing Him our thanksgiving, desires, hopes, fears, and requests for others. Is prayer a part of your daily life?
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Dear Church: A Study in 1 Corinthians
1 Corinthians is a letter written by the Apostle Paul to a church in the country of Greece called Corinth. It's full of both encouragement and loving correction as Paul reminds the church of who they are in Christ, the importance of love and unity, and a warning not to stray into the immoral practices of the culture around them. His encouragement and direction proves completely true and relevant to the American church in 2025 as we also strive to follow Jesus well in the midst of a culture that's drifting further from God's truth.