Devotional:Resurrection Sunday changes everything! The tomb is empty; death could not hold Jesus. His resurrection proves His victory over sin, death, and every power of darkness. This day fulfills Jesus' promise in John 10:10—He came that we might have life, and have it abundantly. The resurrection isn't just a historical event; it's the living reality that empowers our daily experience. Because ...  Read More

Devotional:Saturday of Holy Week represents the time of waiting in the dark. Jesus' body lay in the tomb, and His followers experienced profound grief, confusion, and shattered hopes. They didn't know Sunday was coming. This "in-between" day reminds us that in our own lives, we often experience periods of waiting and uncertainty when God seems silent. Yet even in this silence, God was working unse...  Read More

Devotional:On Good Friday, Jesus endured the cross, experiencing unimaginable physical, emotional, and spiritual suffering. He who knew no sin became sin for us, taking upon Himself the punishment we deserved. In His dying words—"It is finished"—He declared the completion of His sacrificial mission. The cross reveals both the devastating reality of our sin and the immeasurable depth of God's love....  Read More

Devotional:On Thursday of Holy Week, Jesus gathered with His disciples for the Passover meal, which we now call the Last Supper. During this intimate gathering, He washed their feet, instituted communion, and gave them a new commandment to love as He had loved. Hours before His arrest, Jesus wasn't focused on Himself but on serving, giving, and preparing His followers for what lay ahead. He demons...  Read More

Devotional:As Holy Week progressed, preparations for both Passover and betrayal were underway. While Jesus prepared to share a final meal with His disciples, Judas prepared to betray Him for thirty pieces of silver. This stark contrast highlights the choice we all face: will we follow Jesus completely, or will we allow other desires—money, status, comfort, approval—to pull us away from Him? The pa...  Read More

Devotional:During Holy Week, Jesus spent time teaching in the temple courts with divine authority. When challenged by religious leaders, He responded with wisdom that silenced His critics. When asked about the greatest commandment, He distilled all of God's law into two powerful directives: love God completely and love others sacrificially. His teaching reveals that abundant life isn't found in re...  Read More

Devotional:Palm Sunday marks Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. The crowds welcomed Him with praise and palm branches, declaring Him as King. Yet Jesus entered not on a war horse but on a humble donkey, demonstrating that His kingdom comes not through force but through humility and peace. This entrance was the beginning of His final journey toward the cross—the ultimate expression of sacrific...  Read More

Devotional:Palm Sunday marks Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. The crowds welcomed Him with praise and palm branches, declaring Him as King. Yet Jesus entered not on a war horse but on a humble donkey, demonstrating that His kingdom comes not through force but through humility and peace. This entrance was the beginning of His final journey toward the cross—the ultimate expression of sacrific...  Read More

Devotional: Paul concludes with practical expressions of community - giving to help others, supporting workers, and expressing love. Our faith should show in tangible acts of care. These final instructions remind us that love must be demonstrated in practical ways.Application: Choose one practical way to show love to another member of our church family today.Prayer: Lord, help us express our love ...  Read More

Devotional: The resurrection of Christ is the foundation of our hope and community. This shared hope motivates us to stand firm and give ourselves fully to God's work, knowing our labor in the Lord is not in vain.Application: Share the hope of resurrection with someone today, encouraging them to persevere in faith.Prayer: Jesus, thank You for Your victory over death. Strengthen us to stand firm to...  Read More

Devotional: All our gifts should be used to build up the church. Order in worship helps everyone participate and grow together in faith. Everything we do in community should serve to strengthen and encourage others.Application: Find one way to use your gifts this week specifically to encourage or strengthen another believer.Prayer: Lord, help us use our gifts wisely and orderly. Make our worship m...  Read More

Devotional: Love is the greatest gift and the mark of true Christian community. Without love, all other gifts and accomplishments are meaningless. This chapter provides the blueprint for how we should treat one another in community.Application: Choose one quality of love from this chapter to focus on demonstrating today.Prayer: Father, fill us with Your perfect love. Help us love one another as Yo...  Read More

Devotional: Every spiritual gift is given for the common good. Like a body, each member is essential, and we need each other to function properly. Unity doesn't mean uniformity; our differences are designed to strengthen the whole.Application: Thank God for someone whose different spiritual gift complements yours in serving our church.Prayer: Holy Spirit, thank You for distributing gifts among us....  Read More

Devotional: Our worship gatherings should reflect both order and unity. How we celebrate communion reminds us of our unity in Christ and our care for one another. Our gatherings should demonstrate mutual respect and recognition of Christ's sacrifice.Application: Next time you take communion, intentionally pray for the unity and strengthening of our church body."Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank You for ma...  Read More

Devotional: Our shared history as God's people should teach us to rely on His faithfulness. Every decision we make should consider its impact on the community and God's glory. We're called to follow Christ's example of putting others first.Application: Before making a decision today, ask "How will this affect others?" and "Will this glorify God?"Prayer: Father, help us learn from the examples You'...  Read More

Devotional: Love should guide our use of Christian freedom. Paul's example shows how serving others matters more than asserting our rights. Knowledge must be balanced with love to build up the community.Application: Identify one way you can limit your convenience out of love for another believer this week.Prayer: Jesus, help us use our freedom to serve others. Make us willing to give up our rights...  Read More

Devotional: Paul provides wisdom for various life situations, showing how our relationships should reflect Christ's faithfulness. Every life status can be lived for God's glory within community, whether married or single.Application: Encourage someone affirming how they contribute to our church family.Prayer: Lord, help us honor You in every life situation. Thank You for the gift of both marriage ...  Read More

Devotional: As God's temple, both individually and corporately, we're called to honor God with our bodies and relationships. How we handle conflicts matters to our witness, and our lives should reflect that we belong to God.Application: If you have a conflict with another believer, take steps today to seek reconciliation in a God-honoring way.Prayer: Holy Spirit, help us honor You in our relations...  Read More

Devotional: Healthy community requires both grace and truth. Sometimes love means confronting sin to protect the community and restore the individual. True fellowship maintains holy standards while seeking restoration.Application: Pray for wisdom in balancing grace and truth in your relationships within our church family.Prayer: God, give us wisdom and courage to uphold both truth and love in our ...  Read More

Devotional: Christian leadership is marked by faithfulness and humility. Paul's example shows how authentic community leadership involves both gentleness and firmness, serving as stewards of God's mysteries.Application:Thank a leader who has modeled faithful, humble service in our church community.Prayer: Father, develop in us humble, faithful hearts. Help us follow Christ-like examples and be exa...  Read More

Devotional: The church (the people) is God's body, with Christ as the foundation. Each member contributes to its growth, but all glory belongs to God. Our work in building community matters, but we must build with materials that will last.Application: Consider how you're building on Christ's foundation in our church. Are you using lasting materials (gold, silver, precious stones) or temporary ones...  Read More

Devotional: The wisdom of God often looks like foolishness to the world. Our community is built not on human wisdom but on Christ's power and the Spirit's guidance. This distinctive wisdom shapes how we live and relate to one another.Application: Share with someone how God's "foolish" wisdom has impacted your life and strengthened your faith.Prayer: Father, keep us grounded in the wisdom of the cr...  Read More

Devotional: Paul addresses divisions in the Corinthian church by reminding them of their common foundation in Christ. True community thrives when we focus on Christ rather than human leaders or personal preferences.Application: Examine your heart for any divisive attitudes and ask God to help you promote unity in our church.Prayer: Lord Jesus, help us center our community on You rather than person...  Read More

Devotional: All our relationships - in family, work, and community - are transformed by our relationship with Christ. As we read this passage, we see that the key to all of our relationships is LOVE, and to love one another as Christ has shown us. The spiritual armor we're given is meant to be worn in community, as we pray for and support one another in spiritual warfare.Application: Choose one pi...  Read More