Awaken Natchitoches

The key to knowing what is best is knowing God.

Faith in God doesn't mean you have to check your brain at the door.

Becoming more like Jesus starts within you, and then is expressed outwardly.

Discovering God's plan for your life isn't a formula, but a relationship. (Psalm 37:1-7)

True faith isn't based on punishment or rewards, but love. (Matthew 25:31-46(

With the Holy Spirit of God with you, you have what it takes to lead others, however unlikely it may seem. (2 Chronicles 34)

God turns rejection into redemption! (Judges 11:1-33)

Death is a part of life, and the grief that goes with it. With Jesus you are never alone in your grief. (John 11:1-44)

Sin leaves scars that remind us that we're not perfect; the good news is Jesus welcomes broken people (and so do we!) John 8:1-11.

Our physical scars remind us that healing does happen, and can happen in every way we get wounded. (John 5:1-15)

Even though relationships can leave us wounded, the scars remind us that we are created to love and be loved. (John 4:3-26)

An authentic relationship with Jesus builds a religion of love & grace, not a religion of duty & judgment. (John 3:1-21)

Adversity is a part of life; in Jesus we find strength and courage to not give up! (Psalm 40)

Time spent in prayer & fasting gets you through life's storms, and is actually preparing you for the next storm. (Psalm 40:11-15)

When we pray with and for others, we're sharing ourselves and Jesus with others.

Finding joy in living God's plan for your life begins when God's word pierces your heart.

Fasting will disruption your life, while leading to a breakthrough.

Waiting for answered prayer strengthens your prayer life. (Psalm 40:1-3)

God speaks through people, regardless of gender; we just have to learn to listen. (Acts 2:16-18)

Living in God's Kingdom is saying, "Look who I am becoming to the glory of God!"

You are being renewed to help others in their own renewal. (Matthew 28:16-20)

Whatever question or situation that comes before us, Scripture is God's first method to encourage and guide us. (2 Timothy 3:14-17)

In a world in need of love more than ever, we are where it starts. (Matthew 22:34-40)

As we become more like Jesus, we become all for One, and one for all. (John 17:20-23)

The Spirit of God can, and does, transform us as we follow Jesus. (1 John 3:1-10)

Jesus is the subject; our way, our truth, and our life. Acts 2:32-41

God renews us to become a diverse community of authentic love & hope, where you can belong, believe & be renewed along the way. (Matthew 4:23-25)

God renews us to join Him in awakening people to a life-changing relationship with Jesus, and equipping them to awaken others. (Matthew 28:18-20)

When you're involved in bringing joy to others, both you and they gain strength.

Grace is a gift that, when shared, says, “I see you. I care about you. You're loved and not alone.”

Whether your journey is happy or sad, fellowship means you're not alone. In Jesus, we have fellowship to rejoice!

The hope we have in Jesus is reason to rejoice!

Gratitude opens the door to peace within, and peace with others.

Positive words backed by positive actions build a positive self-image and healthy relationships. (James 1:19-27)

Temptation hits hard when you're overwhelmed; resisting temptation strengthens you spiritually. (James 1:12-18)

The struggle is real, but so is Jesus. (James 1:1-8)

Never give up on a dream from a God who never gives up on you! (Genesis 37:5-11)

If you have a big dream that you can accomplish on your own, your dream is too small. (2 Kings 3:5-19)

The decisions you make today determine where you are tomorrow. (Ecclesiastes 9:11)

God can take your big dreams and make them into something greater than you ever imagined! (Genesis 15:1-6)

You can draw near to the voice of God by listening to godly people. (Proverbs 13:20, 15:31-33)

The Holy Spirit spotlights where Jesus is speaking into your life. (John 14:15-17, 25-26)

The clearest expression of God's voice is Scripture. (2 Timothy 3:14-17)

Hearing God's voice begins with making listening a priority. (1 Kings 19:9-13)