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What You Need to be Successful in Life

What You Need to be Successful in Life

Young people need to be launched into the future in order to be successful. Paul's investment in Timothy gives us a model for how someone is not only launched into ministry, but into any calling that God gives a young person.

How to Give a Blessing

How to Give a Blessing

Scripture is full of demonstrations of blessing and the power of our words, and this 'priestly blessing' gives us a model from which to learn this practice ourselves... to speak intentional words of blessing over others in our life, to understand the spiritual power of our words, and to take seriously our ability to impact those around us by being blessing-givers.

A Picture of Discipline and Correction

A Picture of Discipline and Correction

All of the effort to rebuild was to the precursor to invite everyone (the exiles) back to Jerusalem so they could reorder their lives around God and his kingdom. The same is true for us as a church. As we rebuild we need to remember that we are rebuilding for the sake of those who have not yet come through our doors. This is why we are opening doors to Vineyard campuses all around our city.

Why Adults and Children Must Be Disciplined

Why Adults and Children Must Be Disciplined

The writer of Hebrews reminds us that discipline is something that is essential to growth. God shows us that the context of discipline is the loving relationship between a parent and a child.

How to Save a Life

How to Save a Life

The church is always one generation away from becoming even more like the people of God we’re called to be! And it’s our corporate responsibility to continually pass the torch of faith to the next generation no matter what age or stage we’re in. Whether you’re a retired sage or a university student, a middle-schooler or a matriarch – if you are a follower of Jesus – you have an important role to play in igniting the faith of the next generation. Join us as we consider the blessings we have to pass along as we embrace, equip, and empower the next generation.

How To Save A Life

How To Save A Life

Jesus brought children into the center of his ministry and made it clear that they are at the center of the kingdom. He welcomed those younger than him, included them, and blessed them.... even when those around him were pushing children into the margins.

Who Am I, and What Am I Here For?

Who Am I, and What Am I Here For?

Jesus changes Simon's name to Peter, showing him that he has an identity (and a purpose) that comes from God.

How to Deepen a Child's Spiritual Life

How to Deepen a Child's Spiritual Life

Samuel has encounters with God that he doesn’t understand apart from the coaching and guidance of Eli.

How to Deepen a Child's Spiritual Life

How to Deepen a Child's Spiritual Life

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How to Deepen a Child's Spiritual Life

How to Deepen a Child's Spiritual Life

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How to Share Your Faith

How to Share Your Faith

Deut 6, Israel is reminded that they have responsibility for depositing the knowledge of God and awareness of His revelation in those who come after them.