by Aaron Waid | Apr 6, 2020 | Blog, Devotions, Easter
What is the right way to help another person see the error in their ways? Let me cut to the chase – if you really want to follow Jesus, there sometimes have to be a few difficult conversations, particularly if you are leading others. Our calling is to love...
by Alexis Waid | Apr 5, 2020 | Blog, Devotions, Easter
Jesus’ Triumphant Entry | Luke 19:28-44 NLT 28 After telling this story, Jesus went on toward Jerusalem, walking ahead of his disciples. 29 As he came to the towns of Bethphage and Bethany on the Mount of Olives, he sent two disciples ahead. 30 “Go into...
by Alexis Waid | Apr 3, 2020 | Blog, Devotions, Easter
As part of the lead up to Easter Sunday every year, there is a week that the Church collectively celebrates and remembers – Passion Week Passion Week, which is also known as Holy Week, starts on Palm Sunday and continues until Easter Sunday. It historically...
by Alexis Waid | Mar 20, 2020 | Blog, Christian Growth, Ministry Resources, Spiritual Formation
Earlier this week, I heard a story from a friend that deeply moved my heart. She told me about one of her own friends visiting a grocery store this past weekend and noticing a clearly distraught elderly couple sitting in their car, but unmoving from the vehicle. When...
by Alexis Waid | Mar 9, 2020 | Blog, Christian Growth, Spiritual Formation
Unless you are just one of the rare people who never struggle forgiveness is difficult and can sometimes feel impossible in certain situations. Jesus is pretty clear in His teachings that forgiveness goes hand in hand with the Gospel. Actually, without forgiveness,...
by Alexis Waid | Mar 1, 2020 | Blog, Christian Growth, Spiritual Formation
Several years ago, I was talking to my mentor at seminary and asking her for advice on how to deal with an on-going toxic relationship in my life. After explaining the seemingly complex and long-running saga to her, her response was simple and direct: “You need...
