Running the race
1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely,[a] and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that […]
God’s love, our hope
20 Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and shield.21 Our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name.22 Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
Be on your guard
And he said to them, "Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions." Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
Our daily bread
Give us each day our daily bread. Photo and graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
God holds all things together
15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; 16 for in him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers—all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He himself is before all things, and in him all things hold together. […]
Finding guidance
4 Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths.5 Lead me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long. Photo by Craig Welscott. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
Peace like a river
For this is what the Lord says: "I will extend peace to her like a river, and the wealth of nations like a flooding stream. Photo by Mike Sherrill. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
Love your neighbor
13 For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but through love become slaves to one another. 14 For the whole law is summed up in a single commandment, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Photo provided by Central Plains Mennonite Conference. Graphic Design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
My soul’s longing
1 As a deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for you, O God.2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. Photo by from Youth Venture team to Spain. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
Peace with God
Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Photo by Travis Duerksen. Graphic Design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
Believe in Jesus
32 Then he brought them outside and said, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" 31 They answered, "Believe on the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household." Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
Not just disciples, but disciple makers
“Biblical discipleship,” says Marvin Lorenzana, “is only complete when a faithful disciple of Jesus learns—in an intentional and relational way—how to make another faithful disciple of Jesus” (p. 3). Not many church members really believe or practice this, of course, despite the fact that Jesus actually called the very first disciples to leave their fishing nets and […]