Kenwood Heights Christian Church

Before David became king, he had to deal with an authority that made his life very difficult. He had to wait more than twelve years from the time of his anointing to the time he was appointed king. David's example shows us ways to respond to the authorities in our lives.

We accept a shallow understanding of love too easily. God calls a husband and wife to unconditional love; without it a marriage will never be as fulfilling as God intends.

Moses chose to be aligned with God and His people even when other paths are easier. You will show your allegiance this year, whether to God and His people or to human reason and cultural drift.

Abraham is a great lesson for us in waiting for God. There are times to move decisively, and other times to wait until God is ready.

Noah's faith in God led him to work hard for God. Diligent work for God pleases Him. Will you work hard for God this year?

Not much is written of Enoch, but God smiled on him due to the nature of his walk with God. How will you walk with God this year, and will He be pleased?

A simple herdsman, Abel, brought a more acceptable gift of worship to God than his brother. Will there be growth in your worship of God this year?

Mary had a lot of questions in raising the Son of God, and He was her first child! Can you relate to feelings of uncertainty?

Not everyone will share your joys or understand what you're going through. We learn much from Mary about waiting on God.

The difficulties Mary faced in her future would be enough to take the song from many of us. But she chose to rejoice, which I find amazing.

Few passages in the Bible are better known than Psalm 23. The beautiful, meaning-packed phrases in this psalm have offered more comfort, calmed more fears, and pointed more people to the Shepherd than any other poetry ever written. Do you appreciate your Good Shepherd and His commitment to walk with you always through this life?

You can see the passage on poster board in pertinent places wherever there is a crowd, and you smile knowingly at the truth of those words. You may even be able to quote the passage. But does the passage change the way you face life every day, and can you share its profound truth with searching people you encounter most days?

We are to be wise managers of the things we receive. When we do we please God, bring stability to our families, solidify our witness, and bring contentment to our lives.

God warns us about adopting the prevailing attitudes of our culture toward money. We are to make a conscious effort to follow God's counsel.

We live in the United States and follow the laws of our land. But as Christians our highest allegiance is to God, for we are part of His family and His kingdom. Strive to live in this reality every day.

Following Jesus doesn't remove temptations from us. So often things that tempt us seem to have our number. How do we find more victory in the realm of our weaknesses?

Forgiven...it's a treasured word to a follower of Jesus. We live in it and we practice it on a daily basis.

Prayer expresses our hearts: are we the subject or the subjects? Who do we live to please?

Praying begins with an awareness of the One we are speaking to. Everything we say in a prayer is impacted by our understanding of God.

We don't all have jobs in which we get to choose our coworkers. Most of us have fellow employees that are self-absorbed and/or unwilling to carry their load. What is a Christian in this situation to do?

People have some very different views about their jobs. Some say it's a necessary evil or just a paycheck. Some hate their jobs and count down the days until retirement. Others find their work to be very fulfilling. What is God's perspective on work?

The disciples watched Jesus minister to many people over the years. They knew He came to take care of others. But on this Passover they realized He came to minister to them. His hands on their feet spoke volumes. They didn't all respond the same.

Some people are always looking for something better than what they have. Contentment never remains. They are restless souls...always ready to wander and find the next great thing. Andrew was searching too.

These sisters had expectations of Jesus when their brother got very sick. In their minds, He came too late. Many people today have expectations of God/Jesus as well. He ministers to us in the midst of our expectations

Ashamed, guilty, unloved, worthless - Jesus stooped down to this woman to begin communicating what he could bring into her life.

As an army leader, this centurion was used to being in charge. He understood how to give orders and expected them to be carried out. But something about Jesus elicited a different response from this man.

Nicodemus was an analytical, scholarly type who came from a family of high achievers. Even with his educational, political, and spiritual accomplishments, he felt empty. He came to Jesus to have his questions answered, but left that night with far more.

The "disease to please" must be recognized for what it is, and God shows us how to overcome it.

There are occasions in any day to be offended by another person's words, actions, or lack thereof. The offense is felt, but what we do with it is our choice.

We don't say it out loud very often, but it's never far from our life core. All together now, "I like to be in control!" Why is this drive so strong? What does God teach us about this?

There are various things that contribute to our thoughts of not being able to measure up to a task. These can plague us for a lifetime without a "thought antidote" from someone we respect.

There are four essentials in using the gifts God gives us to serve Him.

God has given Jesus followers some incredible gifts to help us serve effectively in His kingdom and wherever we choose to live and work. Too few acknowledge these gifts, try to develop them, or even try to use them.

One of the things God does in His Word is give us the perspective we don't have on our own. This is one of those Bible passages where we often don't have a clue what's really going on in us and around us.

A look at Eve, the first mother.

We come to experience the presence of God together - to connect with God.

One of the things the first church was devoted to was prayer. Some of these prayers were in quiet moments alone and others were in group settings. Let's learn from some of the prayers in the early church.

The church is to be a place where in-depth friendships and life-long relationships are established. Romans 12:10 says that we are to be devoted to one another in brotherly love.

The Bible is God's inspired words to us. He shows us how to be saved and where to find wisdom. Only when studied and applied does the Bible help us as God intends. Both the messengers and the listeners have a responsibility in a public setting.

The Ark of the Covenant was the only piece of furniture in the Most Holy Place of the tabernacle. God offers us what we don't deserve when we approach Him with our need that can't be met any other way. Today and every day we celebrate God's mercy.

God is not interested in deeds of darkness because these are contrary to his very nature. The Bible says God is light and Jesus is the light of the world. Christians are called children of light. Just as the lampstand in the tabernacle gave light, we are to do the same.

Showbread literally means "bread of the face" or "presence bread". There is someone's presence that God enjoys. Can you guess whom?

God was very particular about the incense burned on His altar in the Most Holy Place in the tabernacle. The incense symbolized prayer - something God knows is to be treasured.

Most people would say there's not much to a tent. But God didn't design the tent they are thinking about. Several seemingly insignificant things made God's tent pretty special and teaches a valuable lesson about our Savior.

Not enough is said about finishing well in life. One man said, "Maturity is the ability to stay with a resolution long after the mood in which the resolution was made has left."

Success can change people like nothing else. There is plenty of evidence that not many can maintain their balance when they prosper.

The old saying is that every cloud has a silver lining, but what if all you continue to see are clouds? The few bright spots for Joseph were soon taken from him. How does one handle ongoing discouragement?

Sometimes we get singled out for another person's agenda. We may not understand the reason, but it comes anyway. Joseph found himself in this position and soon lost all the freedoms he had come to know.

Sometimes we suffer from our family's poor decisions and we can't change what happens next. This is what happened to Joseph and he was left to make the most of his situation, as difficult as it was.

Few things influence us as much in life as our family. This influence can be positive or negative. What we do with this influence as we mature is crucial.

Jesus has the authority to bring wholeness, prosperity, health, safety, and harmony into our lives in the truest sense.