How to be Rich

The pursuit of money and possessions can often lead to lots of anxiety, but Jesus encourages us to have a completely different mindset. When we remember that God is our provider who cares for us, and that everything we have is from Him, our perspective about how we use the things we have starts to shift. Generosity comes from knowing God has provided the things we have so that we might be a blessing to others, keeping our focus fixed on eternity instead of living only for the here and now.

Authentic Faith

An authentic faith is one that understands the character of God in a way that also provides the right perspective of who we are in relation to Him. A heart that trusts and surrenders to God will result in a confidence in His provision, a healthy reverence for who He is, and a boldness to tell others the good news of God’s salvation through Jesus Christ.

Inside Out

Have you ever done the ‘right’ thing for the wrong reasons? Jesus reserves some of his harshest warnings for the people in his day who held their religious actions up as a status symbol, yet their hearts completely lacked care and compassion for others. Jesus calls us to examine our heart - it’s ‘why’ we do what we do that matters far more than the ‘what’.

It’s easy to become fixated on the darkness in our world and become discouraged. Jesus is quick to remind his followers that true blessing comes from keeping our eyes fixed on his light, always remembering that the Kingdom of God has overcome all the powers of darkness.

How to Pray

One of the most amazing aspects of having a relationship with the Lord is that we can communicate with Him at any time through prayer. Jesus gives his disciples a model for what a conversation with the Lord should be like: praising Him for who He is, repenting of sin, asking for His provision, and yielding our desire and will to His. Through this simple model, we’re encouraged to seek God in prayer at all times and in all circumstances.

Can too many ‘good’ things keep us from a ‘great’ thing? Sometimes we can get so caught up in our day-to-day tasks - all of which can be ‘good’ things - that we miss the bigger picture of simply spending time in the presence of the Lord. In a world filled with ‘worthy’ distractions, how do we prioritize our time to grow in relationship with Jesus?

Christmas at Highlands 2023

Christmas is a chance to remember the amazing gift we have in Jesus Christ - a Savior who calls us to draw near to Him, no matter our past or what struggles we might be walking through. Through His death and resurrection, we can receive the ultimate gift of grace and mercy for all eternity.

Christmas at Highlands

Christmas brings a hope unlike anything our world can offer. Jesus is God Himself, come down in the flesh, to be born a humble baby, sacrifice His life for our sake, and rise from the dead to give us new life. Because of who He is and what He’s done, we can receive this incredible gift of mercy and grace as we look forward to the day when Jesus will return to rule and reign as King forever.

Time to Draw Near

Have you ever had your seats upgraded at a concert or a game? We love it when we get to ‘draw near’ to something great. The author of Hebrews encourages us to “draw near” to God, and Jesus is who makes this closeness possible. For those who have ever felt distant from God or walked through a season of loneliness, this invitation is an incredible gift - made possible through the life, death and resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

A Perfect Savior

When life gets hard, it can feel like God is distant. But the truth of the gospel is that God came down to us in the form of His Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus lived among us as a man, experiencing all the emotions, temptations, triumphs and heartbreak that we experience. He laughed, He cried, He got angry, He loved friends and lost friends. It means He knows exactly what it’s like to experience everything we experience in life. At the same time, in His perfection, He lived a life we couldn’t live: a life without sin. He’s a perfect Savior because He is Emmanuel - God with us.

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