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The Parable of the Good Shepherd - May 7 May 07, 2019

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Jesus loved to use stories to illustrate profound, life-transforming concepts. He loved to use real and genuine settings, characters, and ideas that apply to all of us to reveal God’s heart of pursuit and love. This week we’re going to spend time allowing the parables of Jesus to speak directly to our situations, mindsets, and core beliefs about who God is. Open your heart and mind to be transformed by the powerful and captivating stories of Jesus.

Our Scripture for day comes from John 10:14-15, and today's worship is Shepherd by Amanda Lindsey Cook.

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In Grace God Teaches Us - May 6 May 06, 2019

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In the last devotional in our series on grace, today we're going to discover how in grace God teaches us. May we approach God with a humble and teachable heart. And may we learn whatever lesson we need from the Spirit today, as God teaches us in his grace.

Our Scripture for day comes from 2 Timothy 3:16-17, and today's worship is So Much Grace by Jonathan & Melissa Helser.

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God’s Grace Brings Purpose - May 5 May 05, 2019

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As we near the end of our week on grace, today we’re going to explore how God’s grace brings us purpose. As we begin, where do you need more purpose today? Where are you feeling aimless, or lacking passion in life? May God fill us all with a deeper sense of purpose today, and may our days be more fulfilling and more impactful as we experience God’s grace right now.

Our Scripture for day comes from 2 Timothy 1:9, and today's worship is Promises Never Fail by Emmy Rose.

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A First15 Conversation - Rebecca from Unite Greater Dallas May 04, 2019

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Today I'm thrilled to share a wonderful conversation I had recently with Rebecca Walls. Rebecca serves as Executive Director of Unite Greater Dallas, which connects Christian leaders with one another and resources them to address the urgent social challenges facing Dallas. Rebecca partners with churches, organizations, and the government to tackle issues such as education, poverty, hunger, racial reconciliation, and caring for the refugees in our area. I hope that this conversation will bless you, encourage you, and empower you today as we all seek deeper unity as the body of Christ.

You will find links for the resources Rebecca mentioned in the podcast below:

Find volunteer opportunities - https://vomo.org/

Learn more about Unite - https://www.unitethechurch.org/

Learn more about COPE - https://www.unitethechurch.org/cope

Find the kind of help you’re looking for - https://helpfinder.org/

Grace-filled Provision - May 4 May 04, 2019

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In today’s devotional, we’re exploring the wonderful reality of how God provides for us by his grace. And as we begin, think about where you have need today. Where do you need God to provide? Where do you need what only God’s grace could give? And let’s run before our Father with faith and joy, that he’s a good Father who gives us good, and perfect gifts.

Our Scripture for day comes from 1 Timothy 6:17, and today's worship is Every Need by Nathan Stefani.

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Grace-filled Presence - May 3 May 03, 2019

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In the middle of our series on grace, we’re going to look at how experiencing God’s presence gives a truer, more heartfelt sense of God’s grace. As we begin, let’s set aside every burden, and simply be present with God today. And may our focus for the next few minutes empower us to experience to greater depths the grace-filled presence of our loving God.

Our Scripture for day comes from Numbers 6:25, and today's worship is Nothing Else by Cody Carnes.

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The Throne of Grace - May 2 May 02, 2019

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In today’s devotional, we’re going to take time to come before the throne of grace in a meaningful way. May the reality of Jesus’ mercy and power establish a greater foundation of grace for us to live on today. And may we approach him with humility and confidence knowing that he only looks at us with eyes of love.

Our Scripture for day comes from Hebrews 4:16, and today's worship is How Beautiful Your Grace by Red Rocks Worship.

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Freedom in Grace - May 1 May 01, 2019

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God’s grace is the foundation of our freedom, a sure gift made available to us again every morning. Every mistake we make is covered. Every sin is forgiven. And my hope is that as we center our hearts and minds around God’s grace, that his forgiveness and mercy open a pathway to true freedom for us today.

Our Scripture for day comes from 1 Corinthians 15:56-57, and today's worship is Sails by Pat Barrett featuring Steffany Gretzinger & Amanda Lindsey Cook.

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His Grace is Sufficient - April 30 Apr 30, 2019

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Grace is a gift most of us don’t know how to receive. We’ve been so inundated with the earthly systems of give-and-get and work-and-earn that grace is a concept few ever fully grasp. Yet it’s grace alone that has the power to transform lives. Grace alone has the power to bring freedom to the captives. By grace alone we are saved. Today we’re launching a new series, taking time every day to discover and receive the grace of our good and loving Father.

Our Scripture for day comes from 2 Corinthians 12:9, and today's worship is Hunger by David & Nicole Binion feature MDSN.

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Living Courageously - April 29 Apr 29, 2019

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As we wrap up our week on being used by God, today we’ll ask God to fill us with courage to live uncomfortably. May we bare our hearts before God, and ask him to change us, to rid us of all that hinders us. There is nothing to fear, and God is ready and excited to use us for his kingdom purposes. Will you accept his invitation?

Our Scripture for day comes from Joshua 1:9, and today's worship is Stand In Your Love by Bethel Music featuring Josh Baldwin.

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