Article Picture This: The Importance of Your Testimony by Dianne Jones on May 3, 2024 When we share our testimony, we are showing people just a “snapshot” of our whole story. We try to frame the perfect picture of God in our lives and what He has done, and we show it to people. Even though we know it is nowhere near as glorious as the real thing, it draws people to the light. People may see themselves in our story and realize theirs, too, could have a beautiful ending.
Article Is Heaven for Real? by David Daniels on May 2, 2024 If heaven is mere fantasy, there’s no need to give it a second thought. Why worry about some mythical place in the sky? But, if heaven is for real, it demands serious attention.
Article 3 Lessons from the Rich Fool by Taylor Standridge on March 1, 2024 The Parable of the Rich Fool in Luke is a key passage for understanding God’s design for wealth. When we find our security, identity, and joy within our possessions, we make the same 3 mistakes as the fool.
Article A Time to Lament by Jenny Black on February 9, 2024 When was the last time you allowed yourself to sit and linger in the depths of your sorrow? When we choose to bring our pain to God instead of trying to keep it hidden, we put our confidence in his tender care to treat our wounded souls.
Article Sent to Serve by David Daniels on September 14, 2023 “Mission” was never intended to be one of the things a church does; it’s the one thing we do. For the people of God, mission is the main thing. Is Jesus’ main thing your main thing?
Document A Holy Kiss - Bible Study by Eric Wright and Stephanie Thomas on June 4, 2023 This issue of The Scrolls Bible study focuses on 1 Thessalonians 5:25-28 and the Core Competency of Love.
Article Lucky 13 Verses to lead us out of temptation by David Daniels on March 22, 2023 Temptation is the enemy's evil agenda to undermine the spiritual work God wants to accomplish in the Christian's life. The New Testament contains four "lucky 13" verses to help us understand its danger.
Video Ecclesiastes - Poem and Video Video directed by Alex F. - Featuring Alex F. and Julian B. by Alison Dellenbaugh on February 1, 2023 A video of a poem for 2 voices, one speaking from the point of view of Ecclesiastes, and one adding a New Testament perspective. Transcript and many verse references included.
Article Belong: To Community (1) - Principles of Community Next Step Discipleship, pp. 45–52 by David Daniels on June 21, 2022 God intended people to live in community. Biblical communities model unconditional love, sacrifice, mutual concern, kindness, impartiality, generosity, faith and blessing—all virtues rooted in the Gospel of Jesus.
Article Coloring Outside the Lines The risks and rewards of uncharted opportunities by David Daniels on June 16, 2022 To enter into the great adventure of the abundant life means to live on the edge. It means to color outside the lines.