When you begin following Jesus, you may wonder how your life is supposed to change. Will you suddenly become a different person? Will old habits disappear? Should you feel more patient, loving, or peaceful than you did before? Sometimes people experience significant changes when they first begin following Jesus. Other times, change happens slowly, almost…
You have begun following Jesus. You want to live differently, and you are grateful for the forgiveness and new life He has given you. But then something happens. Perhaps you lose your temper, return to an old habit, say something you regret, or make a choice you know was wrong. Suddenly, you find yourself wondering…
If you have recently begun following Jesus, someone may have encouraged you to consider baptism. You might wonder what baptism means, why Christians practice it, and whether it is something you should do. Perhaps you have seen people baptized during a church service or in the ocean. Maybe you were baptized as a child, or…
If you have recently begun following Jesus, you may wonder why being part of a church matters. Can’t you simply believe in Jesus, read your Bible, pray, and follow Him on your own? After all, your relationship with Jesus is personal. No one else can trust Him for you, and no one else can live…
As you begin following Jesus, you will probably hear Christians talking about the Holy Spirit. You may wonder who the Holy Spirit is, what He does, and how you can know whether He is working in your life. Perhaps you have heard people describe powerful spiritual experiences. Or maybe you have heard someone talk about…
If you have recently begun following Jesus, someone may have encouraged you to start reading the Bible. But when you open it, you might wonder where to begin. The Bible is a large collection of books written over many centuries. Some parts tell stories. Others contain poetry, wisdom, prophecy, letters, and teaching. It can feel…
If you have recently begun following Jesus, you may be wondering how to pray. What should you say? Are there certain words you are supposed to use? Should you pray out loud? And how do you know whether God is listening? The good news is that prayer is much simpler than you might imagine. You…
When you begin following Jesus, you may feel a wonderful sense of peace and freedom. But you may also find yourself remembering things from your past and wondering whether God has really forgiven you. Perhaps there are things you regret. Maybe you have hurt someone, made choices you wish you could change, or carried guilt…
Day 1: Pay Attention to the Fruit Devotional Jesus moves from the image of two roads to the image of fruit. The road we walk will eventually produce something in us. This means discernment is not merely about first impressions, persuasive words, or outward appearance. Over time, fruit becomes visible. Jesus begins with a warning…
Kingdom Wisdom | Part 8 Knowing Jesus, Not Just Serving Him Matthew 7:21–23 From Pastor Steve We are in a series called Kingdom Wisdom, looking at the wisdom Jesus gives us for living in the Kingdom of God. Last week we talked about fruit and how what is happening inside a person’s life eventually becomes…