Renovation of the Heart
May 7, 2023 • Bryan Fojtasek • Ephesians 4:17–24, Mark 10:17–22, 2 Corinthians 5:17
Renovation is a messy business. Before you can start building something new, you have to do the hard work of clearing out the old stuff. That's true in our faith as well. We carry a lot of baggage into our relationship with God, and God wants to help us leave that baggage in the past.
Why Am I Here?
October 9, 2022 • Bryan Fojtasek • Romans 8:28, Mark 12:29–31, Matthew 28:18–20, Ephesians 4:1
Every disciple of Jesus has the same basic purpose in life: to love God, love our neighbors, and share the Gospel. But each of us also has a unique calling that is based on our spiritual gifts, our life experiences, and the relationships we've formed. God wants us to embrace our calling and live with God's purpose in mind.
Healthy Rhythms of Discipleship
August 14, 2022 • Bryan Fojtasek • Mark 1
Following Jesus means living in the tension of self-care (Matthew 11:28-30) and self-sacrifice (Luke 9:22-23). There are seasons of life where we need peace, comfort and rest. And there are seasons when we are called upon to go out and serve. Mark 1 shows us the importance of finding a healthy balance between our service to others and our quiet time with God. In the story, there are people who need healing, people who need to be challenged, and some important principles we can learn from the example of Jesus. Chances are, there's a powerful lesson waiting for you in Mark 1.
Ultimate Tuesday Devotional
Bryan Fojtasek • Mark 2:2
It's 2-22-22... on a Tuesday! Let's celebrate by looking at the 2nd verse of the 2nd chapter of the 2nd book of the 2nd section of the Bible, Mark 2:2. This story shows us that no matter what has happened in our past, we can always make the decision today to turn to Jesus for a transformed future.