Posts with the tag “faith”

Desperate Faith
January 10th, 2023
Hi Wesley! I hope you enjoyed our study of Luke during the advent season! In the beginning of Luke, we studied the birth of Jesus and the beginning of his ministry. I will be focusing on the section o...  Read More
by Devon Radford
Hope for a Future
August 18th, 2020
I would be lying to you if I said that this season of quarantine and self-isolation had been easy for me. I am the textbook definition of an extravert to a “T”, and anyone who knows me can attest that...  Read More
by Devon Radford
Personal Revival
July 15th, 2020
Freshmen year of college looks different for everyone. For me particularly, I had very little expectations and came to Athens without a clue of what I was doing. I remember praying that I would make g...  Read More
by Devon Radford
Open Spaces
March 22nd, 2020
I’ve had a lot more time on my hands this week, so I’ve taken up walking. I especially love it when the sun is out reminding me that there is still so much warmth to be felt here in this season. There...  Read More
by Devon Radford
Healing & Heavenly Mindsets
October 9th, 2019
As I'm writing this post, I'm checking Instagram nonstop to hear updates. A man I've been praying for is dying. He got admitted to the hospital a month and a half ago. My prayers have increased in pas...  Read More
by Devon Radford
Chasing After Peace
October 1st, 2019
All of us carry baggage in some way, even if it’s seemingly insignificant. We can’t get over the way we’ve been hurt or the way we’ve been left by the people we thought would always be there. We’ve be...  Read More
by Devon Radford
Faith
September 20th, 2019
God is so good. He loves meeting us where we are. He loves it when we begin to understand and seek Him in the ways that excite us. There are so many aspects to our faith and there is such a beauty tha...  Read More
by Devon Radford
Everything in Him
September 20th, 2019
“But now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There...  Read More
by Devon Radford
I Am the Resurrection + the Life
July 10th, 2019
Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die. Do you believe this, Martha...  Read More
by Devon Radford
A Touch of Faith
December 29th, 2018
In Exodus 34, God introduces himself to Moses. He reveals that He is the god of compassion and mercy. He could have chosen other adjectives when describing Himself, so it’s no coincidence that these a...  Read More
by Devon Radford
God's Compassionate Response
November 29th, 2018
This week on the blog we have talked about God compassion for the hurting.If you go back and read the past two posts (which you should because they are great), they will give you an idea of the essenc...  Read More
by Devon Radford
The Power of Prayer
October 25th, 2018
Last Friday I was in a time crunch. Essentially, I had 30 minutes to accomplish an hour’s worth of preparation. I had slept in, and because of that I had the time between class and work to get everyth...  Read More
by Devon Radford
Doubting God
September 24th, 2018
In the church today, we are always told to have faith. I know I’m not the only one who thinks this is infuriating. Having faith is hard, especially in a culture which teaches us to be skeptical of any...  Read More
by Devon Radford
We are Brave
September 23rd, 2018
“If you will go where you’ve never gone before, you will see God like you’ve never seen him before.” ― Annie F. Downs, Let's All Be Brave: Living Life with Everything You HaveOne of the biggest things...  Read More
by Devon Radford
Overcoming Fear in Trust
September 20th, 2018
Our society, particularly younger generations, is centered around an underlying culture of fear. In fact, fear is such a fundamental piece of our society, that we have become numb to its presence. Hav...  Read More
by Devon Radford
How Do We Trust Him?
September 18th, 2018
How do we trust Him? Well, to learn how we can trust in God we first need to know what trust is. Google says that trust is “a firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or ...  Read More
by Devon Radford
There is More | Hope for the Future
September 7th, 2018
“Every area in your thinking that glistens with hope in God is an area which is being liberated by Christ. But any system of thinking that does not have hope, which feels hopeless, is a stronghold whi...  Read More
by Devon Radford
Romans | Present Suffering and Future Glory
April 17th, 2018
The book of Romans leads readers like a roadmap through faith in Jesus.Paul starts at the beginning of the story--God's anger at sin--and takes us through the path of judgement, the law, faith in Jesu...  Read More
by Devon Radford
1 Peter 4:12-19
December 10th, 2017
Share in the Sufferings of ChristIt's easy to read this passage and almost skip over it. We think, "Trials? Persecution? Suffering for Christ … Yeah, thats only for people who live in places like the ...  Read More
by Devon Radford
Exodus 33
November 14th, 2017
In this passage, the story is being told of Moses and the time he was instructed by God to lead the people from Egypt to the promised land. When God speaks to Moses, he begins to reprimand the Israeli...  Read More
by Devon Radford
2 Corinthians 13:1-10
October 19th, 2017
In this passage, Paul is writing to the Corinthians before he plans on visiting them again. Like the chapter before this, Paul is discussing the idea of power and authority with the Corinthians. He la...  Read More
by Devon Radford
Healing Prayer
October 16th, 2017
“Pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” - James 5:16This Wednesday night Wesley will continue its series teaching on the Holy...  Read More
by Devon Radford
Secrets of the Secret Place Chapter 28: The Secret of Desperation
August 3rd, 2016
When was the last time you were desperate? Desperate for water, rest, or emotional connection? When was the last time you were desperate for God? It is a funny thing, being desperate for God. To a cer...  Read More
by Devon Radford
Secrets of the Secret Place Chapter 6: The Secret of Sowing
May 27th, 2016
Sorge believes that what stops most Christians from their proverbial “walk with the Lord” is their fear that God is not speaking to them. We’re impatient, and we’re shocked (shocked!) when nothing imm...  Read More
by Devon Radford
Summer Survival Guide Week 2: Setting Goals
May 22nd, 2016
During the summer school takes a break, your life do not.When taking classes our goals are set for us. Class, papers, tests, and deadlines structure the days and weeks. Wesley and discipleship teach u...  Read More
by Devon Radford