Ministry

For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. Galatians 5:13 (NLT) All hands on deck! There are countless ways to become involved in ministry. Greeting, teaching, music, administration, audio-visual, event setup and cleanup are just …

Missions

For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10 (NLT) Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19 (NLT) Asbury is a group of …

Six Ways to Journey Towards Joy

How to thrive when the world isn’t. … And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition …

How to Read the Scriptures to Hear God

There are various approaches to scripture. You can read the bible through in a year. You can memorize verses from the bible. You can study the bible using different tools like commentaries and dictionaries. You can meditate on passages of scripture and go over and over them in your mind. All those things are good, and I practice most of …

Five Reasons to Take Time with God?

Answering the question why? (Jesus Said)  “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 (NIV) Knowing why you are doing what you are doing is really important for motivation and to keep us on track. Here are five …

The Four Parts of Your Time Alone with God

A practical way to spend time with God. If you read the previous blog and took to heart the tips for connecting with Jesus, you have set a time and place, and you have gathered the tools that you need to help you on your journey. Today I want to give you some elements (thing to do) for connecting with …

Improving Your Connection

An Introduction (Jesus Said) 5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 (NIV) I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can …