We asked our Hearts Alive writers if they knew Jesus as a child and how it affected their lives. Michelle Van Loon shares the lengths she had to go to in order to follow Jesus. I grew up in a Jewish home. Jesus was the Gentile’s savior, not ours. I was taught to basically ignore
The Resurrected Life Daily Devotional: A New Temple Day 17 READ PSALM 118:17-24 Here is a little Bible trivia for you: the Old Testament is directly quoted 695 times by the New Testament writers and, if you count strong allusions to the Old Testament, over 4,000 times. One of my seminary professors, Dr. Roger Nicole,
Hearts Alive, a non-denominational Sunday school curriculum, introduces children to God through his Word with a strong overview of the story of salvation and how it ties to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This three-year course of study covers the entire Bible and mirrors the liturgical cycles of the Revised Common Lectionary (Cycles A,
You see it year after year. Clergy and church staff pour time and effort into creating a magnificent Easter experience. The church is beautifully decorated, the choir is majestic, and pastors craft and deliver their finest sermons. Services are over-flowing with a well-dressed, attentive, and happy congregation. Yet the following Sunday, POOF, the crowds disappear.
Excerpts from: The Resurrected Life Devotional, DAY 9 The Man on the Mat Read John: 5: 3-9 One of the reasons we stay stuck in our old life is because we cannot even imagine the real possibilities of a new life. Frankly, we don’t know how to live as resurrected people. Consider the man in
Welcome to the book of Hebrews A sermon to the baptized The letter to the Hebrews is more appropriately called the sermon to the Hebrews. Its writer would be better termed a preacher. He writes,“I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly” (Hebrews
By: Hearts Alive Writer: Sara Buffington Year C Spring Week 1 Craft Activity: The Talking Card Supplies: White lightweight cardstock or construction paper, 1 per child Light colored cardstock or construction paper, 1 per child Scissors Markers, assorted colors Gluesticks To Prepare: If you plan to do this activity with very young children, you
Lent begins, Ash Wednesday, March 6, 2019. This is traditionally a time to step back from the grind of daily life and take a moment for self-examination, repentance, and a return to the Lord. Churches can lead their congregations into this special time by providing opportunities to journey into the desert of Lent. The Crucified
The Crucified Life The Crucified Life is a seven week study focusing on the Seven Last Words of Jesus. The study is intended to begin a process that leads to surrender to the Lord, leading to a closer relationship with the Lord. The Crucified Life is meant to bring forward and answer questions of the
By Allen White: Small Group Guru and Church Coach Love God and love your neighbors. In the Great Commandment, Jesus boiled 613 commands down to these two. He went on to say, “All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments” (Matthew 22:34-40, NIV). In other words, if Jesus’ followers do anything, they should
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