When our treasure is stored in Heaven, it cannot be stolen or destroyed. Jesus calls us to move our allegiances from earthly to heavenly and that begins with an understanding of who God is and how he loves and cares for his children.
Read MoreGod has made himself available to you in full through Jesus. Fasting allows you to place all distractions aside and see him more clearly. Fasting is not transactional, it’s relational and approaching it with an honest heart is crucial to understanding and enjoying its rewards.
Read MoreBecause God wants a relationship with his children he has given them access through prayer. This communication isn’t only one of adoration and thanksgiving but of petitions as well. Here, Jesus shows his followers how to pray for themselves.
Read MoreWe can approach God with a level of intimacy but that doesn't mean we forget his position of authority.
Read MoreFollowers of Jesus have been given the priceless gift of intimate communication with their Father. He teaches us here the heart we ought to have in order to receive this gift.
Read MoreIn 2020 we will be a river of life flowing through Queens, giving Jesus - the living water - to all who come and drink. We will carry the water to our hearts and then to our neighbors.
Read MoreA thirst for God begins with a recognition of the stagnant ponds we are currently being satisfied in and continues by coming to drink from the living water. Jesus carries the water to us, free to all, and out of us flow rivers of life.
Read MoreOur pursuit of God must flow from personal devotion instead of public perception.
Read MoreEmbracing enemy love begins with resisting retaliation because we cannot love those with whom we seek revenge. It doesn’t stop there; we must then insist on love. This involves actively pursuing others with loving kindness and praying for those who we tend to hate.
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