Heart of Membership Peacemakers/Persecution The final two beatitudes explore the depths of discipleship. Sacrifice yourself to make peace. Be such a peacemaker that the world persecutes you. Remember how both the first and last beatitude ends, “for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” There is no status in the kingdom, only service. Daily Prayer: Give … Read more
Sunday, October 12, 2014 Readings: Exodus 34:1-7, James 2:1-13, Matthew 9:1-13 GodSpeak Readings for Heart of Membership – Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness/Merciful [divider_line] [one_half] Watch [/one_half][one_half_last] Listen [powerpress] Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes![/one_half_last]
Heart of Membership Pure in Heart Do you really mean it? Are you hiding something from me? Why did you do that good thing? Once we find success being merciful, we must guard our hearts. Pride sneaks up and steals our vision of what God is doing through us and others. Daily Prayer: Lord, keep … Read more
Sunday, September 28, 2014 Readings: Psalm 149, James 3:13-18, Luke 14:7-14 GodSpeak Readings for Heart of Membership – Meek [divider_line] [one_half] Watch [/one_half][one_half_last] Listen [powerpress] Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes![/one_half_last]
Heart of Membership Hunger & Thirst/Mercy As we grow in discipleship, God implants in our hearts a deep, intense longing for everything good. Opportunities to do that good become irresistible. Compelled by God, we must do our part. Daily Prayer: Lord, give me a deep longing for your perfect creation and a willingness to work … Read more
Sunday, September 21, 2014 Readings: Psalm 119:33-40, Acts 2:22-24, 36-41, Matthew 4:13-23 GodSpeak Readings for Heart of Membership – Poor in Spirit/Mourn [divider_line] Listen [powerpress] Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes![/one_half_last]
Heart of Membership Meek God has blessed us with repentant hearts, and we mourn this world filled with every kind of selfish ambition. Jesus calls us to be different. Be humble. Be simple. Put others first. Jesus did. Daily Prayer: God, bless me with a heart of humility, putting others above myself. “Blessed are the … Read more
Sunday, September 14, 2014 Readings: Exodus 18:13-23, Acts 2:42-47, Mark 9:38-41 GodSpeak Readings for Heart of Membership – Membership: Body of Christ [divider_line] [one_half] Watch [/one_half][one_half_last] Listen [powerpress] Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes![/one_half_last]
Heart of Membership Poor in Spirit/Mourn It’s the first step to following Jesus. Repent. Be poor in spirit. Be forgiven by God. Live in repentance and forgiveness. Then turn outward and see the sin, the pain, the hurt and mourn. Daily Prayer: Jesus, please forgive all my sins and give me a heart that breaks … Read more
Sunday, September 7, 2014 Readings: Psalm 103, 1 John 4:7-21, Mark 12:28-34 GodSpeak Readings for Heart of Membership – Heart of Jesus [divider_line] [one_half] Watch [/one_half][one_half_last] Listen [powerpress] Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes![/one_half_last]