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God Longs for Us To Know His Voice Jan 24, 2022

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Hearing the voice of God can always be a tricky subject. Many feel inadequate or wounded when it comes to the topic of hearing God speak. Today we’ll discover the beauty and simplicity of God’s longing for us to know his voice, just as you know the voice of a parent, spouse or friend. Hearing from God is essential to encountering the Lord. May you walk away today feeling more confident and equipped for intimate relationship with Jesus.

Our Scripture for today comes from Jeremiah 33:3 , and today's worship is Whisper by Jason Upton.

Want a more thriving relationship with God in 2022?

There’s a lot of talk every new year about resolving to do this and resolving to do that. But no lasting change ever comes from doing more or trying harder.

Real change… and experiencing a truly abundant life… only come from one place: connecting with God.

This is why Craig Denison wrote his book, Living Intentionally: Finding Meaning through a Modern Rule of Life. And it’s why we want to send you a copy today!

Craig wrote Living Intentionally to guide believers like you into a more thriving relationship with God. Because if your relationship with him is thriving, it invites you into a deeper, truer sense of abundant life no matter what life may bring.

CLICK HERE to request your copy of Living Intentionally today.

God Longs for us to Know His Love Jan 23, 2022

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As we focus this week on God’s radical desire to meet with his people, today we’ll explore his longing for us to know his love. There is nothing more transformative than encountering the love of God. It changes everything about us and our lives. Every one of us needs to be reminded of the depth of his love on a regular basis, and it’s my hope that today we can take some time to do so. May you never be the same again.

Our Scripture for today comes from Romans 8:37-39, and today's worship is Your Love is a Well by First15 Worship feat. Craig and Rachel Denison.

Want a more thriving relationship with God in 2022?

There’s a lot of talk every new year about resolving to do this and resolving to do that. But no lasting change ever comes from doing more or trying harder.

Real change… and experiencing a truly abundant life… only come from one place: connecting with God.

This is why Craig Denison wrote his book, Living Intentionally: Finding Meaning through a Modern Rule of Life. And it’s why we want to send you a copy today!

CLICK HERE to request your copy of Living Intentionally today.

God Longs to be Encountered Jan 22, 2022

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One of the most scandalous truths of the gospel is that our Creator longs to be encountered by his creation. God longs to meet with us. His greatest desire is for relationship with us. God is pursuing each of us with his relentless love, seeking out those who might respond to his open invitation by opening the door of their hearts to him. My prayer is that in response to God’s desire to meet with his people we would be those who say yes to centering our lives around his nearness. May your week focus on God’s desire to be encountered be marked by the reality of his presence and love.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 14:2, and today's worship is Hide and Seek by First15 Worship feat. Nikki Moltz.

Want a more thriving relationship with God in 2022?

There’s a lot of talk every new year about resolving to do this and resolving to do that. But no lasting change ever comes from doing more or trying harder.

Real change… and experiencing a truly abundant life… only come from one place: connecting with God.

This is why Craig Denison wrote his book, Living Intentionally: Finding Meaning through a Modern Rule of Life. And it’s why we want to send you a copy today!

CLICK HERE to request your copy of Living Intentionally today.

Living from Union Jan 21, 2022

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As we finish up our week on centering our lives around meeting with God, today we’ll discover the beauty of living from union with him. Today may you discover and wonder at how incredibly connected and one with God you already are through Christ. May you live each day aware of and benefitting from that union, and be forever changed. It is my prayer that the reality of Christ’s finished work on the cross sinks into our hearts and minds today, and that our lives are turned upside down as a result.

Our Scripture for today comes from Galatians 2:20, and today's worship is Communion by Bryan McCleery.

Want a more thriving relationship with God in 2022?

There’s a lot of talk every new year about resolving to do this and resolving to do that. But no lasting change ever comes from doing more or trying harder.

Real change… and experiencing a truly abundant life… only come from one place: connecting with God.

This is why Craig Denison wrote his book, Living Intentionally: Finding Meaning through a Modern Rule of Life. And it’s why we want to send you a copy today!

CLICK HERE to request your copy of Living Intentionally today.

Making the Most of our Time Jan 20, 2022

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As we begin wrapping up our week focused on centering our lives around Jesus, today we’ll look at how to make the most of our time. Where we spend our time is where we place our value. As you begin to examine your life today, may God give you eyes to see what’s hindering you and what truly brings you life. How we spend our time is foundational to how we center our lives around Christ.

Our Scripture for today comes from Ephesians 5:15-16, and today's worship is Christ Be Magnified by Cody Carnes.

Want a more thriving relationship with God in 2022?

There’s a lot of talk every new year about resolving to do this and resolving to do that. But no lasting change ever comes from doing more or trying harder.

Real change… and experiencing a truly abundant life… only come from one place: connecting with God.

This is why Craig Denison wrote his book, Living Intentionally: Finding Meaning through a Modern Rule of Life. And it’s why we want to send you a copy today!

CLICK HERE to request your copy of Living Intentionally today.

Jesus is the Center Jan 19, 2022

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Like we said at the beginning of the week, this life is marked by a single choice: who or what will we center our lives around? Today we will look to the person of Jesus Christ. He is the first and the last; everything was created for him, by him and through him. To center your life around anyone else is futile and empty. As we look to Jesus today, may our eyes be fixed on his eternal goodness and glory. Allow your heart to be stirred in adoration, worship and devotion to the only true King this world has even known.

Our Scripture for today comes from Isaiah 9:6, and today's worship is This is Jesus by Gas Street Music.

Want a more thriving relationship with God in 2022?

There’s a lot of talk every new year about resolving to do this and resolving to do that. But no lasting change ever comes from doing more or trying harder.

Real change… and experiencing a truly abundant life… only come from one place: connecting with God.

This is why Craig Denison wrote his book, Living Intentionally: Finding Meaning through a Modern Rule of Life. And it’s why we want to send you a copy today!

CLICK HERE to request your copy of Living Intentionally today.

The Fruit of Abiding Jan 18, 2022

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Every Christian I know wants to live an effective life for Jesus. The key to succeeding in this is abiding in him. Abiding in Christ is foundational to centering your whole life around God. Tapping into Christ’s presence and power is what will allow you to bear good fruit in this life. It is my hope that after today you are more equipped and empowered to live out a life centered about God.

Our Scripture for today comes from John 15:5, and today's worship is Refreshing (Live Acoustic Version) by First15 Worship feat. Nikki Moltz.

Want a more thriving relationship with God in 2022?

There’s a lot of talk every new year about resolving to do this and resolving to do that. But no lasting change ever comes from doing more or trying harder.

Real change… and experiencing a truly abundant life… only come from one place: connecting with God.

This is why Craig Denison wrote his book, Living Intentionally: Finding Meaning through a Modern Rule of Life. And it’s why we want to send you a copy today!

CLICK HERE to request your copy of Living Intentionally today.

Seeing God as our Father Jan 17, 2022

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Seeing God correctly is essential to centering your life around him and his presence. Many of us have a tainted view of earthly fathers, but today God wants to renew your view of him as your perfect heavenly Father. As we grow in understanding of God’s perfect love and relation to us, may centering your life around his presence come naturally.

Our Scripture for today comes from 1 Corinthians 8:6, and today's worship is Never Be The Same by First15 Worship feat. Ashley & Bryan McCleery.

Want a more thriving relationship with God in 2022?

There’s a lot of talk every new year about resolving to do this and resolving to do that. But no lasting change ever comes from doing more or trying harder.

Real change… and experiencing a truly abundant life… only come from one place: connecting with God.

This is why Craig Denison wrote his book, Living Intentionally: Finding Meaning through a Modern Rule of Life. And it’s why we want to send you a copy today!

CLICK HERE to request your copy of Living Intentionally today.

The Longing of God to Meet with You Jan 16, 2022

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As we continue our week on centering our lives around meeting with God, today we’ll explore how this is always preceded by the longing of God to meet with you. God’s affections for us are always meant to be our starting place in seeking him. As you are reminded today of God’s great love and desire for you, may your heart be stirred with fervor to seek him and center your life around his presence.

Our Scripture for today comes from Ecclesiastes 12:13, and today's worship is Waste My Life by First15 Worship feat. Craig & Rachel Denison.

Want a more thriving relationship with God in 2022?

There’s a lot of talk every new year about resolving to do this and resolving to do that. But no lasting change ever comes from doing more or trying harder.

Real change… and experiencing a truly abundant life… only come from one place: connecting with God.

This is why Craig Denison wrote his book, Living Intentionally: Finding Meaning through a Modern Rule of Life. And it’s why we want to send you a copy today!

CLICK HERE to request your copy of Living Intentionally today.

Choosing a Center Jan 15, 2022

Show notes

This life is marked by a single choice: who or what will we center our lives around? This choice takes each of us down a path of decisions that shape who we are, what we feel, who or what we value, and what we will have accomplished at the end of our days. To center our lives around ourselves or the things of this world leads only to destruction. But, to center our lives around meeting with God fills each moment with the glorious abundance of God’s love, provision, and transcendent peace. May your life be marked by union with your Creator as we explore what it means to center our lives around meeting with God this week.

Our Scripture for today comes from Ecclesiastes 12:13, and today's worship is Waste My Life by First15 Worship feat. Craig & Rachel Denison.

Want a more thriving relationship with God in 2022?

There’s a lot of talk every new year about resolving to do this and resolving to do that. But no lasting change ever comes from doing more or trying harder.

Real change… and experiencing a truly abundant life… only come from one place: connecting with God.

This is why Craig Denison wrote his book, Living Intentionally: Finding Meaning through a Modern Rule of Life. And it’s why we want to send you a copy today!

CLICK HERE to request your copy of Living Intentionally today.