I'm not a golfer, but I'm pretty sure it's correct to suggest that if 2020 were a tee shot it would be worthy of taking a "mulligan" -- definitely off course and deep in the rough. But since we can't actually do-over the whole year, might I suggest a new beginning for 2021? Join us …
Son of God, Love’s Pure Light
By Renee Meyer We began our Advent journey at Lincoln Berean with the question "What if this Christmas were different?" We were invited to have a Hope-Filled Christmas by replacing Busy. Stressed. Consumerism. Exhaustion. with a Christmas full of Worship. Generosity. Presence. Love. And most of us are having a very different Christmas: A holiday …
Fully Present
By Courtney Lee “Mom! Mommy… MOM!!!” (looking up from my phone) “Yes hunny?” “Watch!” (glancing their way) “Uh huh! Great job, sweetie.” (back to phone) “Mom! Did you see? Mom! Did you?” “Yep, baby! Good job.” “Mom! You’re not watching! How will you seeee meee if you’re not watching?” “I’m right here, love— like literally …
A Generous Heart
By Cheryl Hansen Generosity is a noun that is defined as a readiness or liberality in giving. Typically, generosity adds something of value to our character when we help someone else out. A lot of “feel good” emotions that give us the warm and fuzzy feelings are released when we surprise an unsuspecting person by …
A Call to Worship
By Katie Kafka Here we are. At the beginning of the 2020 Advent season. As I take a moment to notice the shape of my heart, I find myself craving more Jesus and less world. It has become essential for me to make certain there is time in my day when I can lay aside …
Run the Race
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes …
Consider the Faithful
Consider Rahab. Tacked onto the story of Moses who walked with God, an immoral infidel appears as one of only 2 women in this list of faithful Hebrews. What does she have to teach us about the better way of redemption? You can find her story in Joshua 2, but here are some highlights: Rahab …
A Better Sacrifice
By Sheryl Murray What can wash away my sin?Nothing but the blood of Jesus!What can make me whole again?Nothing but the blood of Jesus! When Adam and Eve chose to rebel against God’s love and authority, the result was separation from His loving presence as well as physical and spiritual death. Truly the wages of …
A Better Tabernacle
By Mary Wenzl Several years ago, I undertook an in-depth study of the Tabernacle. We learned about how the Tabernacle was built, the symbolism involved in its construction, and in the objects placed in it. This knowledge helped me better understand and appreciate this week’s lesson covering Hebrews chapter 9. We learned that when Christ …
Better Hope and Covenant
By Katie Kafka Reaching the halfway mark of our study in Hebrews has us learning that as Christ followers, we have a better hope and covenant. Temple language continues to percolate the passage in Hebrews 7 and 8. I don’t know about you, but it hasn’t gotten easier to decipher what some of it means. …
Equip Her 