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Devotional: As Near as You Choose
I watched the launch of Artemis II on TV as it lifted off—powerful, intentional, and set on a path toward the moon. Afterward, I went to choir practice, shifting from watching something reach into the heavens to lifting my own voice in worship. And somewhere between those two moments, something settled in my heart. Distance and closeness are not always what they seem. That same week, Passover and Easter aligned. Deliverance and resurrection—God rescuing His people and God redeeming His people—woven together in the same season. It reminded me that God has never been distant. From the beginning, He has been drawing near. Yet I know there are times when I feel far from Him. Not because He moved. But because I did. That spacecraft is traveling an incredible distance, yet it remains connected, guided, and on course. It doesn’t drift aimlessly—it stays aligned with its mission. And I can’t help but see the parallel in my own walk with Christ. I can be surrounded by worship, by truth, by reminders of who God is—and still allow my heart to drift if I’m not intentional. Scripture says, “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” That means closeness with Him is not complicated—it’s chosen. In this season, just after reflecting on the cross and celebrating the empty tomb, I don’t want to simply acknowledge what Jesus did. I want to respond to it. I want to draw closer. Because I’m not just remembering—I’m waiting. Waiting for His return. And I don’t want to be spiritually distant when that day comes. I don’t want to be disconnected or drifting. I want to be near—aligned, focused, and walking closely with Him. Just like that mission had a clear destination, I want my life to have a clear direction: toward Christ. Today, I choose closeness. I choose to stay connected. I choose to draw near. I choose to seek Him intentionally. Because the truth is simple: Jesus is as near as I choose Him to be. Prayer Lord, Thank You for reminding me that You are always near. Thank You for the power of this season—of Passover and Easter—that shows me Your heart to rescue and redeem.
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Getting to know you!
New members please take time to introduce yourselves and share your favorite Bible verse!
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Building Us Up Time!
In the Classroom you can begin to explore the Bible from God's Perspective. The classroom presents the Bible from God's Perspective and you can delve deeper into each study guide which shares how this part of scripture points to Jesus. New lessons will be added on a regular basis.
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Devotional: Beauty from What Looked Dead
The wisteria is blooming again. All winter, those vines looked lifeless—twisted, gray, and bare, clinging to trees that seemed to have nothing left to give. If you didn’t know better, you might think they were dead. Forgotten. Finished. But now, almost suddenly, they burst forth. Clusters of deep royal purple spill down like waterfalls of color. What once looked empty is now overflowing. What appeared dead is now undeniably alive. And isn’t that just like what Christ does? There are seasons in our lives where everything feels stripped away. Dreams look dormant. Faith feels quiet. Hope seems buried beneath the cold weight of waiting. From the outside—and sometimes even on the inside—it can feel like nothing is happening. But God is never absent in the barren seasons. Just like the wisteria, something is happening beneath the surface. Jesus said in John 11:25, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying.” Rebirth is not just a future promise—it’s a present reality. Through Christ, what feels dead in us can live again. Hearts can be restored. Purpose can be renewed. Joy can return. And just like those vines, new life doesn’t come timidly—it comes abundantly. The beauty of wisteria isn’t just that it blooms. It’s where it blooms. Out of what looked lifeless. Out of what seemed finished. Out of what others might have written off. That’s the Gospel. Jesus didn’t come for the already flourishing—He came for what was broken, lost, and seemingly beyond repair. And through His death and resurrection, He proved that life can spring forth from death in the most unexpected and beautiful ways. So if you’re in a season that feels like winter… hold on. Spring is closer than it seems. God is working in ways you cannot yet see. And when He brings it forth, it will not be small—it will be full, rich, and undeniable. Just like the wisteria. Prayer Lord Jesus, Thank You for being the God of new life. Thank You that even when things in my life feel dry, empty, or broken, You are still at work beneath the surface. Help me to trust You in the waiting seasons, when I cannot see what You are doing.
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