Posts with the tag “lindsey-conway”

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

In the time of ancient Rome, one of the most crucial pieces of a soldier’s battle armor was his breastplate. A breastplate made of iron tightly bound together by leather straps protects essential inte...  Read More

Our joy in and after obedience is God. More of Him. A greater understanding of His presence or goodness. Experiential knowledge of His heart and the way He works in and through our lives. Every time G...  Read More

Think about your relationships in life. Think about your closest friendships. How did you develop such a deep bond with them? How did you begin to trust someone who, at one time, you never knew at all...  Read More

When you think of your identity, what comes to mind?You might think of activities you are a part of. Maybe you think of yourself as sporty, artistic or musical. Maybe you identify yourself based on in...  Read More

In our walks with Jesus, there are times when it’s easy to feel His presence. During these seasons, there’s a greater sense of closeness. Maybe it even seems like He’s hearing and answering prayers on...  Read More

When I traveled to Los Angeles with the UGA Wesley Foundation this spring break, I had an idea of what I would be doing with the Dream Center, a nonprofit in the area that works with the substantial p...  Read More

For a lot of my life, I have struggled with envy. And I can say from experience it is one of the most life taking and relationship killing things.Growing up I always had a very specific idea of what I...  Read More

We’ve all had someone slight us, not live up to our expectations or hurt us in some way. It happens. We’re all human.When we are hurt, we’ve all probably been advised to follow the age-old adage “forg...  Read More

Recently, I heard someone tell me the story of a missionary in Africa who takes in orphaned children and gives them a home.When this missionary first introduces a child to her home, she says, “everyth...  Read More

What better time to set new goals for yourself than the beginning of a new year? And what better goals to set than those that improve the 3 most basic elements of who you are: mind, body, and spirit?W...  Read More

Christmas time—it’s the most wonderful time of the year. It’s easy to feel full of joy when we’re surrounded by the treasures of Christmas.    But what do we do after the gifts are unwrapped, the feas...  Read More

In this passage, Peter writes about what it looks like for a Christian to pursue purity and holiness. Before describing any other part of the process, Peter reminds us that none of us would be able to...  Read More

Stress. Anxiety. Worry. It’s inevitable for college students as they near the end of the semester.   But God calls us out of these feelings and into the peace He desires to give us. Maybe you’ve heard...  Read More

In this passage, God establishes a promise with Moses that He will bring the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. In this moment, God reminds Moses of who He revealed Himself to be to Abraham, Issac an...  Read More

“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

In 2 Corinthians 4, Paul uses the entire passage to encourage the Corinthians to persevere. Twice in this chapter Paul tells the Corinthians "not to lose heart" in their affliction. Paul reminds the C...  Read More

2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what...  Read More

Have you ever felt distant from God and wished you could have an immediate phone conversation with Him?If you’ve ever felt unsure of whether God really knows who you are or what you’re dealing with—or...  Read More

To put this passage into context, Paul is referencing back to verse 5 in 1 Corinthians 3. "What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? Servants through whom you believed, even as the Lord gave opportunity...  Read More

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded of you,” - Matthew...  Read More