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Freedom through Enjoying God Jan 14, 2022

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As we wrap up this week-long focus seeking to answer the important question, why should we spend time alone with God, today we’re going to look at how God provides freedom through simply enjoying him. I hope and pray that chains weighing you down to the cares and sins of the world fall off of you today as we follow the Spirit down a path to more fully enjoying God.

Our Scripture for today comes from 2 Corinthians 5:17, and today's worship is Goodness by RNW Music.

Life in Surrender Jan 13, 2022

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As we near the end of our week long focus of why spending time alone with God is so important, today we’re going to look at the value of living in surrender. Every day there is an opportunity to hand over the burdens and cares of this world that we might pick up the peace and joy of relationship with God. And for me, that opportunity has presented itself most often in the rhythm of spending time alone with God. So I hope today that we both learn a little about the value of living in surrender, and experience the life that comes through actually dying to ourselves, that we might live in Christ more fully.

Our Scripture for today comes from Matthew 7:13-14, and today's worship is Have it All by Brian Johnson.

First15 Conversations: Living Intentionally Jan 12, 2022

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It's hard to believe that two years have passed since we first launched our First15 Conversations podcast series. In our first episode of 2022, Craig and Josh reflect on the challenges of the past couple of years as well as the hope and possibility of the coming months.

We all have the desire to grow and change, but seeing that come to fruition can be incredibly challenging. Craig also shares the lessons he's learned over the past couple of years on how living intentionally can be the key to becoming who God's created us to be.

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Having Time Alone Jan 12, 2022

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As we continue our week-long series looking answering the important question, Why should we spend time alone with God, we’re going to look today simply at the value of having time alone. In a world where we’re inundated with media, people, stress, and work from the moment we wake up, God has a better beginning to every day in store for us if we’ll follow him.

Our Scripture for today comes from Luke 5:16, and today's worship is Nothing Else by Rick Pino.

Renewing Your Mind Jan 11, 2022

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Today we’re going to look at how spending time alone with God every morning provides a daily opportunity to renew our minds to the goodness of God, the goodness of this life, and the moment by moment potential of living in real relationship with God. I pray that after today’s time, your mind is clear and focused on truth, and that your emotions and actions are marked by abundant life as a result.

Our Scripture for today comes from Philippians 4:8, and today's worship is Peace by Bethel Music feat. We The Kingdom.

Live for Love Jan 10, 2022

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Today we’re going to look at what it means to live for love, to build our lives on the foundation of giving and receiving love. You and I were made in God’s image, and his very nature is love. So may he guide us into a deep discovery of who we are in him, and how we can live our lives filled with the passionate pursuit of love.

Our Scripture for today comes from Mark 12:30-31, and today's worship is Jesus We Love You by Aaron Williams.

Storing the Treasure of Your Heart in Heaven Jan 09, 2022

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As we continue our series looking at the heart behind spending time alone with God, today we’re going to look at the daily opportunity to store the treasure of our hearts in heaven. May God guide us into a passion for investing our lives in his kingdom, that we would have the most joy and peace possible here on earth as well as in heaven.

Our Scripture for today comes from Matthew 6:19-21, and today's worship is Worth it All (Live Acoustic Version) by First15 Worship feat. Magen Thurman.

Start Your Day with the Best Thing Jan 08, 2022

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Why should we spend time alone with God? Why is meeting with God in the secret place so important? Until we gain an understanding of the immense value and availability of encountering God, we will never consistently engage in this foundational, vital practice. As we discover God’s heart to meet with us in order that we might experience the depths of his love, I pray that your life would be marked by a new grace to consistently and powerfully encounter the living God.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 31:19, and today's worship is New Wine by Maverick City Music.

What is Christian Meditation? Jan 07, 2022

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In our last day focusing on getting back the basics of a quality time alone with God, we’re going to focus on what it means to meditate as a Christian. There is so much life to be had in the practice of meditation. And there is so much history within Christianity around this wonderful practice of meditating. May the encouragements of Scripture and the inspiration of the Holy Spirit lead each of us to an embracing of this incredible opportunity in Christian meditation.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 1:2-3, and today's worship is First Love by Kari Jobe.

The Presence of God Jan 06, 2022

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As we near the end of our week getting back to the basics of a quality time alone with God, we’re going to take time today to look simply at the presence of God.As mysterious as it may sound, God’s presence is meant to be a regular part of all our lives. Just as we experience the nearness of those we do life with every day, and the fruit of them simply being with us, God wants us to experience his nearness as well. My hope is that today the presence of God is demystified a bit, and becomes a regular part of every day we set aside to meet with him. He’s done so much to be close to us, and I can’t wait to see how he fills the space we set aside for him today.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 33:22, and today's worship is Good to Me by First15 Worship feat. Taylor Zebracki.

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