Author: Marilyn Miller

Jesus said, “I have come as light into the world, so that everyone who believes in me would not remain in darkness.” John 12:46

SERIES: Advent: The Gifts we Need (Micah) TOPIC: Love TEXT:  Micah 6:6-8 SCRIPTURE: TRANSFORMATION: ACCOUNTABILITY: “The incentive to peacemaking is love, but it degenerates into appeasement whenever justice is ignored. … Continued

SERIES: Advent: The Gifts we Need (Micah) TOPIC: Deliverance TEXT:  Micah 4:6-10 SCRIPTURE: ACCOUNTABILITY: TRANSFORMATION: “Salvation, not judgment, has the last word. Micah teaches us that God is just, but … Continued

CELEBRATION WEEKEND November 18/19, 2023 Our locations are highlighting various Scripture passages this weekend. As a result there will not be Continuing the Conversation questions provided for you. Instead, I … Continued

SERIES: Jesus, Son of God: Headlines from Mark TOPIC: Jesus will Return TEXT: Mark 13:32-37 SCRIPTURE:  We are concluding our time in Mark this week. We have learned so much … Continued

SERIES: Jesus, Son of God: Headlines from Mark TOPIC: Jesus Gets Political TEXT: Mark 12:13-17 SCRIPTURE:  ACCOUNTABILITY TRANSFORMATION: “The remarkable thing about God is that when you fear God, you … Continued

SERIES: Jesus, Son of God: Headlines from Mark TOPIC: Jesus Serves and Suffers TEXT: Mark 10:32-45 SCRIPTURE: ACCOUNTABILITY: TRANSFORMATION: “Do all the good you can, by all the means you … Continued

SERIES: Jesus, Son of God: Headlines from Mark TOPIC: Jesus Confronts Materialism TEXT: Mark 10:17-31 SCRIPTURE:  Verses 17-21 focus on “goodness.” ACCOUNTABILITY: TRANSFORMATION: “You can give without loving, but you … Continued

SERIES: Jesus, Son of God: Headlines from Mark TOPIC: Jesus Outshines all Others TEXT: Mark 9:2-13 SCRIPTURE:  ACCOUNTABILITY: TRANSFORMATION: “Always present the basic gospel message—Christ is in charge of the … Continued

SERIES: Jesus, Son of God: Headlines from Mark TOPIC: Jesus Cleanses our Hearts TEXT: Mark 7:1-23 SCRIPTURE: ACCOUNTABILITY: TRANSFORMATION: Take some time to think about the values that guide your … Continued

SERIES: Jesus, Son of God: Headlines from Mark TOPIC: Jesus Cares for the Masses TEXT: Mark 6: 30-44 SCRIPTURE:  ACCOUNTABILITY:  TRANSFORMATION: “Jesus multiplied the loaves and fish to show us … Continued

SERIES: Jesus, Son of God: Headlines from Mark TOPIC: Jesus Conquers Death and Disease TEXT: Mark 5:21-43 SCRIPTURE: ACCOUNTABILITY TRANSFORMATION: “God is the ultimate physician. His healing touch can mend … Continued

SERIES: Jesus, Son of God: Headlines from Mark TOPIC: Jesus Challenges Religious Rules TEXT: Mark 2:23-3:6 SCRIPTURE: ACCOUNTABILITY: TRANSFORMATION: “Legalism is far more than the conscious belief that ‘I can … Continued

SERIES: Jesus, Son of God: Headlines from Mark TOPIC: Jesus Defeats Evil TEXT: Mark 1:21-28 SCRIPTURE: ACCOUNTABILITY: TRANSFORMATION: “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”  Romans … Continued

Topic: What about Work? Text: Proverbs 6:6-11 SCRIPTURE: ACCOUNTABILITY: TRANSFORMATION: “Work is a blessing. God has so arranged the world that work is necessary, and He gives us hands and … Continued

Series:  TITUS: CHARACTER COUNTS Topic:  Character in the World Text:  Titus 3:1-11 SCRIPTURE: ACCOUNTABILITY:  TRANSFORMATION: “God cares more about who you are becoming than about what you are achieving.”  Rick … Continued

Series:  TITUS: CHARACTER COUNTS Topic: Character at all stages of life Text:  Titus 2:1-15 SCRIPTURE:  ACCOUNTABILITY: TRANSFORMATION: “Character counted then and character counts now so we are wise to listen … Continued

CELEBRATION SUNDAY JOY in the Proverbs SCRIPTURE: Read these verses in Proverbs  aloud and look for a theme:  A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son, … Continued

Series: EXODUS: God always has a plan Title: God Dwells with His people Text: Exodus 40:16-38 SCRIPTURE: ACCOUNTABILITY: TRANSFORMATION: “God is always with us, guiding us, sustaining us, and giving … Continued

Series: EXODUS: God always has a plan Title: God Forgives His people Text: Exodus 34:5-9 SCRIPTURE: ACCOUNTABILITY: TRANSFORMATION: ] “No sin is too great for God’s forgiveness, and no heart … Continued