If I were to describe the life of a Christian in a single word, to would be "Servant" someone who is sacrificing themselves for the sake of and benefit of someone else. I believe it is impossible to truly be a follower of Jesus and not be a servant. Serving is counter cultural, we live in a society that wants to be served, we expect and at times demand that things be 'done' for us.
Servin ...
When I think about generosity - I think about my hand
. We live with open hands or closed hands, or somewhere in between.
We live in a culture that says we need to hang on to everything we have. What is mine is mine and what is yours could be mine too. We open our hands just long enough to get more too.
To live open handed is counter cultural - it is living a life of generosity. A life ...
The New Testament Challenge
The Challenge of Gratitude
We are fortunate to live in a country that celebrates and makes a holiday to focus on Thankfulness. But do we live grateful lives, what are we thankful for?
Jesus teaches his disciples the importance of gratitude and how to build it into their lives. Gratitude is a life pattern of Jesus that he demonstrates in front of his disciples. ...
The New Testament Challenge
The Challenge of Radical Love
Jerry Conner
This week we are starting a great challenge here at The Bridge. It is called the New Testament Challenge. This will be a great opportunity for you to read through the New Testament and learn more about Jesus and perhaps your own faith than ever before.
There are several parts to this New Testament Challenge.