Posts with the tag “unity”
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"All the Believers"
August 31st, 2025
Acts 2:42-47 paints a picture of a Body of Believers living as one in amazing ways, yet it can be easy for us to miss three important words: ALL the Believers. Who is "all" to us?... Read More
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New Devotional
June 13th, 2025
Can our joy be complete without unity? According to the Apostle Paul in Philippians 2:1-4, perhaps not. Learn more through "If you, then y'all", our latest devotional!... Read More
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If you, then y'all (Part 8)
June 6th, 2025
Whether it's a powerful sermon or an inspiring blog, we can believe we've learned something about God while rushing past it before it can sink in. God has a solution for this: "Be still."... Read More
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If you, then y'all (Part 7)
June 2nd, 2025
We know what we know; we don’t know how limited our knowledge is. What does Philippians 2 have to say about the importance of trading our mindset for that of Christ?... Read More
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If you, then y'all (Part 6)
May 26th, 2025
Sometimes we are surprised by the tenderness and compassion we are able to show others; what if this is only the beginning? Philippians 2:3-4 reveal a way of living that could transform the world.... Read More
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If you, then y'all (Part 5)
May 19th, 2025
It's enough to experience the Spirit, right? Philippians 2:2 seems to imply that commonly sharing in the Spirit is incomplete; how do we take it further when unity seems so elusive?... Read More
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If you, then y'all (Part 4)
May 12th, 2025
Jesus' love can comfort us, but what happens next? When Christ invites us to extend that love, what do we do when it demands more than we can give?... Read More
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If you, then y'all (Part 3)
May 5th, 2025
We give encouragement for many reasons, whether to get something, make someone happy, or express gratitude. When we look at how Paul describes following Christ, it quickly becomes clear "encouragement... Read More
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If you, then y'all (Part 2)
April 28th, 2025
I am learning to discern the difference between a group of ones, and a group being One, as it is easy to mistake the two. This reality became clear at one particularly disruptive Community Bible Stud... Read More
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If you, then y'all (Part 1)
April 21st, 2025
In Philippians 2 Paul recognizes that this body of believers is experiencing God, but his joy is incomplete; he sees they are doing this individually, and knowns the fullness of joy comes when they do... Read More
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Which side are you on?
February 17th, 2025
Joshua had seen the tumult of his people, the rejection of leadership, and questioning of God's plans; when confronted by an armed stranger in enemy territory, he understandably asked, "who's side are... Read More
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The struggle to mourn with those who mourn
November 13th, 2024
Many of us want to be there for those who are hurting; when we aren't mourning, we can unexpectedly end up rejecting the mourning of others.... Read More
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Addressing our fear during an election
November 4th, 2024
We won't admit it, but too often fear is a bigger driver of our political engagement than God. What does Psalm 46 say to address us, and why is it important today?... Read More
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Jesus brought division
September 17th, 2024
"Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division." -- The Prince of Peace. What do we do with this "un-Christlike" statement from Christ, and what does it say about our und... Read More
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The least among us
July 19th, 2024
If we're honest, we typically do not treat "the least among us" well; perhaps our problem is we are failing to see them as God does.... Read More
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Me or we?
June 28th, 2024
Are we living as individuals, or as part of a community? It can be easy to seek God as a solo-mission, but doing so can lead us to miss His blessings.... Read More
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What traffic can teach us about unity
June 25th, 2024
The other day an aggressive driver cursed at my daughter because of his frustration with traffic, and nearly caused several accidents; maybe we're not that bad in traffic, but many of us have grumbled... Read More
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