Posts from 2021 (Page 2)

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Episode Invitation: Moving yourself toward Jesus: Read over Colossians 1:13-27 and reflect on who Jesus is and the relationship that you have with Him. Moving others toward Jesus: Worship, exalt, and reflect Jesus, declaring who He is and what He has done for you.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Episode Invitation: Moving yourself toward Jesus: Ask God to help you grasp the gospel more fully and pray Paul’s prayer in Colossians 1:9-12 for yourself. Moving others toward Jesus: Tell someone, this week, about the good news of Jesus and how Jesus has impacted your life.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Episode Invitation: Spend some time ruminating on Colossians 3:1-2 “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your heart on things above, where Christ is, seated at the Right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Episode Invitation: Learn more about Oasis International in Saint Louis and their Good Neighbor initiative.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Episode Invitation: Moving yourself toward Jesus: Ask Jesus to help you see and love the church, and grasp more fully that it is your family.  Faithfully meet with your brothers and sister in both large and small with the awareness that Jesus is among you. Moving others toward Jesus: Whenever you are with other Christians encourage them…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Episode Invitation: Moving yourself toward Jesus: Spend some time in silence with God and ask Him to reveal more of His love for you. Moving others toward Jesus: Tell one person every day this week that Jesus loves them (and pray that He empowers them to know it)! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Episode Invitation: Moving yourself toward Jesus: Spend some quiet time this week asking Jesus to show you examples of how He has moved in your life. Moving others toward Jesus: Tell a friend who isn’t as close to Jesus about one of those examples.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Episode Invitation: Moving yourself toward Jesus: Welcome the Holy Spirit to fill you and come into every area of your life. Moving others toward Jesus: Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal Jesus through you to those who do not know Him and to give you boldness to tell others about Him.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Episode Invitation: Moving yourself toward Jesus: Jesus wants you to join Him in His mission to all the nations. Listen for the ways He wants to work through you in everyday life. Moving others toward Jesus: Ask Jesus to show you who you are most likely to ignore as you partner with His mission to all the…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Episode Invitation: Moving yourself toward Jesus: Identify ways that Jesus is at work changing you into someone who trusts yourself less and Him more. Think about how you are seeking Jesus and ask Holy Spirit to show you how you can seek Him more. Moving others toward Jesus: Ask God to put someone on your heart and to show you how you…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Episode Invitation: Moving yourself toward Jesus: Jesus wants to be with you and come through you. Listen for Jesus’s voice and welcome Him into your everyday life. Moving others toward Jesus: Ask Jesus how to love the people in your everyday life and do…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Episode Invitation: Moving yourself toward Jesus: He wants you to see, He wants you to understand. Moving others toward Jesus: John’s purpose statement applies to others around you. Don’t be ashamed of that.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Episode Invitation: Moving yourself toward Jesus: Be a child who needs Jesus and welcome His presence and peace in to your life. Moving others toward Jesus: Be Jesus’ witness, empowered by the Holy Spirit to those who don’t know He is alive.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Episode Invitation: Moving yourself toward Jesus: Get real with Jesus about your disappointment and confusion. Allow Him to speak into it and walk you through what’s next. Moving others toward Jesus: Encourage a friend to do the same and provide a listening ear.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Episode Invitation: Welcome Jesus into your life.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Episode Invitation: Moving yourself toward Jesus: Receive the gift that Jesus has given you by giving your life to Him. Moving others toward Jesus: Lay down your life for others so they can receive the gift of eternal life.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Episode Invitation: Moving yourself toward Jesus: Spend time with God today and ask Him to show you your heart and to soften, purify, and guard it. Moving others toward Jesus: Read Romans 12:21. Be light in the darkness. Bring God’s righteousness into places of unrighteousness.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Episode Invitation: Moving yourself toward Jesus: Reflect on Jesus’ response to your ugliest sins. Moving others toward Jesus: Show the same mercy and love that you have received to others.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Episode Invitation: Moving yourself toward Jesus: Recognize that God is working His plan even when it seems like evil is winning. Trust Jesus and don’t take things into your own hands. Moving others toward Jesus: Humble yourself, put other’s interest above your own and pray for God’s will to be…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Episode Invitation: Moving yourself toward Jesus:  Reflect on the following—1) How is Jesus’ mission statement good news for you?     2) How are you self-sufficient?     3) How are you God-dependent? Moving others toward Jesus: Look for at least one opportunity to carry out Jesus’ mission for the poor, for a prisoner, for…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Episode Invitation: Moving yourself toward Jesus: Ask God to help you become more like a sheep. Trust your shepherd—practice giving him back the staff. Moving others toward Jesus: Share the love and compassion that you’ve received from Jesus with others. The world needs it.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Episode invitation: Moving yourself toward Jesus: Cry out to Jesus and welcome Him into your need. Moving others toward Jesus:  Ask Jesus to highlight people who are crying out and allow God to use you to bring Jesus’ compassion and power to those people.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Episode Invitation: Moving yourself toward Jesus: Welcome the Holy Spirit to reveal a specific area in your life that you need freedom in. Share that area with others who will pray for you. Moving others toward Jesus: Love and minister to others with the understanding you have the authority of Christ and that your words and prayers can destroy the devil’s work and…

Episode Invitation: Moving yourself toward Jesus: Examine your heart and ask yourself, “How do I feel toward people who are poor and how do I feel about loving and giving to the poor?” Talk to God about it. Moving others toward Jesus: Begin praying and looking for ways to love and be generous to those who are poor.