Oct 9
2026
On Purpose, For a Purpose
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do (Ephesians 2:10).
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On Purpose, For a Purpose
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do (Ephesians 2:10).
Keep ReadingOde to Chatham Serves
Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Matthew 22:37-39
Keep ReadingServing Our Community
Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people, because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do (Ephesians 6:7-8a).
Keep ReadingHearing/Heeding the Call to Serve
“Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name. Give your servant success today by granting him favor in the presence of this [king]” (Nehemiah 1:10, 11).
Keep ReadingWhat’s the Worst That Could Happen?
None of this fazes us because Jesus loves us. I’m absolutely convinced that nothing–nothing living or dead, angelic or demonic, today or tomorrow, high or low, thinkable or unthinkable–absolutely NOTHING can get between us and God’s love because of the way that Jesus our master has embraced us (Romans 8:38-39 MSG).
Keep ReadingSep 25
2026
More Complicated Than a Flower
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own” (Matthew 6:34).
Aug 20
2026
Knock, Knock
Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway (Proverbs 8:34).
Aug 13
2026
Game Time
He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers (Psalm 1:3).
May 15
2026
What’s Next?
While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them” (Acts 13:2).
Apr 24
2026
The Night Before The Exam
I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you… Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them (John 13:15,17).
Mar 17
2026
I’m Supposed to Suffer?
I want to know Christ – yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead (Philippians 3:10-11).
Feb 27
2026
My Personal Gold and Silver
Besides, in my devotion to the temple of my God I now give my personal treasures of gold and silver for the temple of my God, over and above everything I have provided for this holy temple (1 Chronicles 29:3).
Jan 2
2026
Lessons for Teens (and Adults Too)
For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. The spirit you receive does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” (Romans 8:14-15)
Oct 24
2025