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A Temple Without Walls
In the second chapter of his letter to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul says that believers in Jesus are being built together into a holy temple in which God’s Spirit dwells. It’s a beautiful picture of unity and of believers bound together in peace. However, that...
Daily Joe
CHRISTMAS EDITION
Christmas is a time of expectation. We expect traditions to continue, carols to be sung, and gifts to be given…until something unexpected changes everything. Hear what Joe Duke, our Senior Pastor, has to say about how unexpected moments can be life-changing.
Songs of Christmas
Daily Christmas Devotional
Celebrate Christmas with us all month long! Whether you break out the Christmas music in early November or prefer to wait, carols are a big part of the Christmas season. This December, we’re offering a daily devotional called The Songs of Christmas, written by LifePoint volunteers and staff. Every day from December 1 through 25, we’ll explore your favorite Christmas carols in a fresh way.
The Final Victory
Jesus is distinct from any other political leader. He is God in the flesh. He is a coming King. He will bring earthly powers into account. He will win the final victory. It’s not unusual these days to hear people ask, “Is this the end times.” Maybe. God tells us what...
A Model Citizen
More than almost anything else, Jesus talked about the Kingdom of God and that it was now available to everyone. He explained that those who trust Him become citizens of that Kingdom. Jesus also compared the Kingdom to a great treasure that someone would sell all they...
The Kingdom of God Now
The kingdoms and empires of this world are small compared to God’s kingdom. God’s kingdom is active now. It sometimes operates in obscurity and ordinariness. It is unseen but real nonetheless. And God invites us to participate in this kingdom—to make seeking His...
Day 2: We Three Kings
The three kings were likely highly esteemed in their culture, so to bring precious gifts to a baby was a sacrifice of their image. As we come to terms with our own sin, we come face to face with the reality that we are broken and in need of a gift — the gift Jesus gave to us on the cross.
Day 1: The First Noel
The lyrics in this carol describe that Jesus was born “On a cold winter’s night that was so deep.” And indeed, my third time at it, I knew exactly how cold and deep the nights with a newborn could feel. But that year, with our daughter, something shifted.
Kids Experience November 29
Remember what Jesus has done for us.Today we see that Jesus took an old habit of gratitude—the Passover—and He turned it into a BRAND-NEW habit of gratitude: the Lord’s Supper or communion. As we eat the bread and drink the juice, we remember what Jesus has done for...
A Spirit of Thankfulness
For all of us in one way or another, 2020 has been an unexpected year. We can all probably name a handful of things that we wish we could forget about — sickness, unexpected job loss, political turmoil, cancelled plans, confusion, and fear to just name a few.
A Traditional Christmas
Every year when I pull out our personalized Christmas ornament from 2009, I laugh at the hilariously botched spelling. Getting a personalized ornament that represents something about our year is one of my favorite Christmas traditions. Traditions bring comfort and belonging. They help us feel connected to our families and to the past.
Kids Experience November 22
Choose to be grateful for what you have.Today we hear a story from Jesus that show this: God gives freely to everyone. It can be tough for us to be grateful when we look around and see the things other people have. We start to wish we had more ourselves. That’s why we...
Living in the Moment
Here is the thing: we experience the taste of heaven and the presence of Jesus when we live in the moment. Living in the moment is underrated. We often recall the past, relishing in memories or regretting past decisions, and dream of the future of what is to come. In the moment is often hard, so we look for an escape.