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As August comes to a close, we just wanted to take a moment to say thank you. Thank you for being part of this family. Thank you for making time to study God’s Word, to watch the teachings, to worship with us through the revival services, and to continue growing in your walk with Christ. Every month we add new content, but our greatest desire isn’t simply to build a library. It’s to see lives transformed by the truth of God’s Word. We pray this month has challenged you, encouraged you, and strengthened your faith. Whether you’ve completed every lesson or you’re still working your way through them, keep going. Growth doesn’t come from rushing through content. It comes from consistently walking with Jesus. September will bring new teachings, new opportunities to grow, and more ways for us to continue seeking the Lord together. We believe God is leading us deeper, and we’re thankful that you’re on this journey with us. Before we turn the page to a new month, take a few minutes to thank the Lord for what He’s done in your life this month. Then ask Him what He wants to teach you in the month ahead and drop it into the comments. We believe the best is still in front of us.

Physical hunger reminds us to eat. Spiritual hunger should remind us to open the Word of God. The Bible is far more than information. It renews the way we think, strengthens our faith, corrects our direction, and reminds us of who God is when life tries to convince us otherwise. Many people hope for victory while starving the very part of them that needs to be strong. The more consistently we fill our hearts with God’s Word, the less room there is for fear, discouragement, confusion, and compromise. His Word becomes the standard we measure everything else against. Don’t worry about trying to read huge portions of Scripture. Start by opening your Bible with expectation. Read carefully. Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you. Allow His Word to become part of your daily life instead of something you only visit once in a while. After you’ve read THIS SECTION of Am I a Christian?, take a few extra minutes to open your Bible and continue reading beyond the chapter. Let today become another step toward making God’s Word the foundation of your life. What are you currently reading in the Bible right now? Drop it in the comments.

One of the easiest things to do in our walk with God is to become busy doing things for Him while slowly neglecting time with Him. In this DEVOTIONAL VIDEO, Esther walks through the familiar story of Mary and Martha with a perspective that reminds us why Jesus called one choice “the good portion.” Serving has its place. Faithfulness matters. But none of those things can replace sitting at the feet of Jesus. It is in His presence that our hearts are strengthened, our minds are renewed, and our priorities are brought back into alignment. If life has felt busy, noisy, or even spiritually dry, we encourage you to take a few minutes with this teaching. It is a simple but timely reminder that the most important thing we can do is keep our eyes fixed on Him. After you’ve watched it, we’d love to hear what stood out to you or what the Lord has been speaking to your heart.

There are moments in Scripture that don’t just challenge what we believe. They challenge the condition of our hearts. In this teaching, we begin looking at Jesus’ message to the church in Ephesus. They were doing many things right. They stood for truth. They remained faithful through difficult times. Yet Jesus pointed to something they had slowly lost along the way. That warning is just as important today. It is possible to stay busy serving God while allowing familiarity to replace passion. It is possible to know the right answers while neglecting the relationship those truths were meant to cultivate. Jesus isn’t looking for people who simply go through the motions. He desires hearts that remain fully devoted to Him. As you watch THIS LESSON, don’t ask whether it describes someone else. Ask the Holy Spirit to search your own heart. Keep your Bible open, read through Revelation 2:1-6 as you follow along, and write down anything the Lord brings to your attention. Then spend a few moments with Him before moving on with your day and share your thoughts in the comments. He is always faithful to draw near to those who seek Him.