Making it Practical
Following Jesus in today’s world can be challenging. But living according to Jesus’ teaching is incredibly worthwhile. Call it life-changing.
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Be Transformed: Embrace Jesus’ Radical Love
By CathyChung | | Making it Practical, Who is He? | 2 Comments
What if following the letter of the law misses the underlying intention? Jesus challenges us to love ‘neighbors’ we don’t like (maybe even hate). Here’s why?
Wise Men Build on Rock: Embracing Jesus’ Teaching
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha!, Making it Practical | 1 Comment
I know that story! Maybe so, but the Bible is like an onion with many layers. A new tidbit about the wise man’s house built on rock strengthens the lesson.
Transform Your Heart: Go the Extra Mile with Radical Kindness
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha!, Making it Practical | 2 Comments
‘Go the extra mile’ originated with Jesus. It shocked His original audience and demanded a radical attitude adjustment. Could we transform the world with love?
Turn the Other Cheek: What does Jesus mean?
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha!, Making it Practical
Does Jesus really want us to turn the other cheek and accept abuse? NO!!! Let’s resist retaliation by offering the left cheek.
4 Ways the Holy Spirit Empowers Believers
By CathyChung | | Making it Practical | 8 Comments
God pours out the Holy Spirit on the disciples just as Jesus promised – with power! What does it do? How does it work in us?
What is God’s will for my life?
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha!, Making it Practical | 2 Comments
Have you ever wanted to know (or needed to know) God’s will for your life? Does God reveal His will? How can we know?
Eastertide: Let the Little Children Come
By CathyChung | | He Knows You, Making it Practical | 1 Comment
Children are so sweet and innocent! Why does Jesus say we need to become like children to enter His kingdom?
Eastertide: Celebrating Life After Resurrection
By CathyChung | | Making it Practical
Did you know Easter is more than one day of candy, church, and great food? The Easter season celebrates the resurrection for 50 days. It’s a party! Come join!
Lent: Why Did Jesus Ride a Donkey?
By CathyChung | | Making it Practical | 2 Comments
Jesus teaches the upside-down nature of His Kingdom’s peace and demonstrates His peace as King by riding a donkey. What is this counter-cultural peace?
Lent: Learning from Paul’s Prison Wilderness
By CathyChung | | Making it Practical
We all face challenges in life, wilderness experiences. Let’s learn from the way the Apostle Paul handles his 2-year prison wilderness.