Our reason for doing this is compelling: Matthew 22:36-40 Jesus said, 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart... soul... and mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it; Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and Prophets hang on these two commandment.
Pastor: Pastor David Hawkins (Living The Word Church)Title: Marching Out of OffenseSeries: Marching OrdersAre you alone? Do you find it hard being alone? How can God help in the phase of aloneness?Charting the course for the future means we must make leaps that allow for greater enlightenment. This is the time to ask the hard questions, like “What’s my why?” and “Who am I called to serve?” Dare to step on a path that leads us to tremendous revelation, joy and sacrifice. Together, let’s embark upon “Marching Orders.”First time joining us? We want to connect with you. Text LTWC to 618-238-284You can follow along with the sermon outline here: http://livingtheword.net/sermonnotesDid you just pray the prayer of salvation? We’d like to celebrate with you! Let us know! Click Here! www.livingtheword.net/salvationNeed someone to talk to? You can submit your prayer request to prayer@livingtheword.netAs we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic we invite you to our Virtual Hub. Click here to visit: LTWC Virtual bit.ly/LivingTheWordVirtual
Pastor: Pastor David Hawkins (Living The Word Church)Title: 3 Things Jesus Didn't March ToSeries: Marching OrdersAre you alone? Do you find it hard being alone? How can God help in the phase of aloneness?Charting the course for the future means we must make leaps that allow for greater enlightenment. This is the time to ask the hard questions, like “What’s my why?” and “Who am I called to serve?” Dare to step on a path that leads us to tremendous revelation, joy and sacrifice. Together, let’s embark upon “Marching Orders.First time joining us? We want to connect with you. Text LTWC to 618-238-2848You can follow along with the sermon outline here: http://livingtheword.net/sermonnotesDid you just pray the prayer of salvation? We’d like to celebrate with you! Let us know! Click Here! www.livingtheword.net/salvationNeed someone to talk to? You can submit your prayer request to prayer@livingtheword.netAs we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic we invite you to our Virtual Hub. Click here to visit: LTWC Virtual bit.ly/LivingTheWordVirtual
Pastor: Pastor David Hawkins (Living The Word Church)Title: Timing is EverythingSeries: Marching OrdersAre you alone? Do you find it hard being alone? How can God help in the phase of aloneness?Charting the course for the future means we must make leaps that allow for greater enlightenment. This is the time to ask the hard questions, like “What’s my why?” and “Who am I called to serve?” Dare to step on a path that leads us to tremendous revelation, joy and sacrifice. Together, let’s embark upon “Marching Orders.”First time joining us? We want to connect with you. Text LTWC to 618-238-2848You can follow along with the sermon outline here: http://livingtheword.net/sermonnoteDid you just pray the prayer of salvation? We’d like to celebrate with you! Let us know! Click Here! www.livingtheword.net/salvationNeed someone to talk to? You can submit your prayer request to prayer@livingtheword.netAs we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic we invite you to our Virtual Hub. Click here to visit: LTWC Virtual bit.ly/LivingTheWordVirtual
Pastor: Pastor David Hawkins (Living The Word Church)Title: How Do You March Forward?Series: Marching OrdersAre you alone? Do you find it hard being alone? How can God help in the phase of aloneness?Charting the course for the future means we must make leaps that allow for greater enlightenment. This is the time to ask the hard questions, like “What’s my why?” and “Who am I called to serve?” Dare to step on a path that leads us to tremendous revelation, joy and sacrifice. Together, let’s embark upon “Marching Orders.”First time joining us? We want to connect with you. Text LTWC to 618-238-2848You can follow along with the sermon outline here: http://livingtheword.net/sermonnotesDid you just pray the prayer of salvation? We’d like to celebrate with you! Let us know! Click Here! www.livingtheword.net/salvationNeed someone to talk to? You can submit your prayer request to prayer@livingtheword.netAs we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic we invite you to our Virtual Hub. Click here to visit: LTWC Virtual bit.ly/LivingTheWordVirtual
Are you alone? Do you find it hard being alone? How can God help in the phase of aloneness? Charting the course for the future means we must make leaps that allow for greater enlightenment. This is the time to ask the hard questions, like “What’s my why?” and “Who am I called to serve?” Dare to step on a path that leads us to tremendous revelation, joy and sacrifice. Together, let’s embark upon a “A Bold New Statement.”First time joining us? We want to connect with you. Text LTWC to 618-238-2848You can follow along with the sermon outline here: http://livingtheword.net/sermonnotesDid you just pray the prayer of salvation? We’d like to celebrate with you! Let us know! Click Here! www.livingtheword.net/salvationNeed someone to talk to? You can submit your prayer request to prayer@livingtheword.netAs we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic we invite you to our Virtual Hub. Click here to visit: LTWC Virtual bit.ly/LivingTheWordVirtualAre you alone? Do you find it hard being alone? How can God help in the phase of aloneness? Charting the course for the future means we must make leaps that allow for greater enlightenment. This is the time to ask the hard questions, like “What’s my why?” and “Who am I called to serve?” Dare to step on a path that leads us to tremendous revelation, joy and sacrifice. Together, let’s embark upon a “A Bold New Statement.”First time joining us? We want to connect with you. Text LTWC to 618-238-2848You can follow along with the sermon outline here: http://livingtheword.net/sermonnotesDid you just pray the prayer of salvation? We’d like to celebrate with you! Let us know! Click Here! www.livingtheword.net/salvationNeed someone to talk to? You can submit your prayer request to prayer@livingtheword.netAs we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic we invite you to our Virtual Hub. Click here to visit: LTWC Virtual bit.ly/LivingTheWordVirtual
Are you alone? Do you find it hard being alone? How can God help in the phase of aloneness? Charting the course for the future means we must make leaps that allow for greater enlightenment. This is the time to ask the hard questions, like “What’s my why?” and “Who am I called to serve?” Dare to step on a path that leads us to tremendous revelation, joy and sacrifice. Together, let’s embark upon a “A Bold New Statement.”First time joining us? We want to connect with you. Text LTWC to 618-238-2848You can follow along with the sermon outline here: http://livingtheword.net/sermonnotesDid you just pray the prayer of salvation? We’d like to celebrate with you! Let us know! Click Here! www.livingtheword.net/salvationNeed someone to talk to? You can submit your prayer request to prayer@livingtheword.netAs we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic we invite you to our Virtual Hub. Click here to visit: LTWC Virtual bit.ly/LivingTheWordVirtual
Are you alone? Do you find it hard being alone? How can God help in the phase of aloneness? Charting the course for the future means we must make leaps that allow for greater enlightenment. This is the time to ask the hard questions, like “What’s my why?” and “Who am I called to serve?” Dare to step on a path that leads us to tremendous revelation, joy and sacrifice. Together, let’s embark upon a “A Bold New Statement.”First time joining us? We want to connect with you. Text LTWC to 618-238-2848You can follow along with the sermon outline here: http://livingtheword.net/sermonnotesDid you just pray the prayer of salvation? We’d like to celebrate with you! Let us know! Click Here! www.livingtheword.net/salvationNeed someone to talk to? You can submit your prayer request to prayer@livingtheword.netAs we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic we invite you to our Virtual Hub. Click here to visit: LTWC Virtual bit.ly/LivingTheWordVirtual
Are you alone? Do you find it hard being alone? How can God help in the phase of aloneness? Charting the course for the future means we must make leaps that allow for greater enlightenment. This is the time to ask the hard questions, like “What’s my why?” and “Who am I called to serve?” Dare to step on a path that leads us to tremendous revelation, joy and sacrifice. Together, let’s embark upon a “Bold New Course.”First time joining us? We want to connect with you. Text LTWC to 618-238-2848You can follow along with the sermon outline here: http://livingtheword.net/sermonnotesDid you just pray the prayer of salvation? We’d like to celebrate with you! Let us know! Click Here! www.livingtheword.net/salvationNeed someone to talk to? You can submit your prayer request to prayer@livingtheword.netAs we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic we invite you to our Virtual Hub. Click here to visit: LTWC Virtual bit.ly/LivingTheWordVirtual
Are you alone? Do you find it hard being alone? How can God help in the phase of aloneness? Charting the course for the future means we must make leaps that allow for greater enlightenment. This is the time to ask the hard questions, like “What’s my why?” and “Who am I called to serve?” Dare to step on a path that leads us to tremendous revelation, joy and sacrifice. Together, let’s embark upon a “Bold New Course.”First time joining us? We want to connect with you. Text LTWC to 618-238-2848You can follow along with the sermon outline here: http://livingtheword.net/sermonnotesDid you just pray the prayer of salvation? We’d like to celebrate with you! Let us know! Click Here! www.livingtheword.net/salvationNeed someone to talk to? You can submit your prayer request to prayer@livingtheword.netAs we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic we invite you to our Virtual Hub. Click here to visit: LTWC Virtual bit.ly/LivingTheWordVirtual
Are you alone? Do you find it hard being alone? How can God help in the phase of aloneness? Charting the course for the future means we must make leaps that allow for greater enlightenment. This is the time to ask the hard questions, like “What’s my why?” and “Who am I called to serve?” Dare to step on a path that leads us to tremendous revelation, joy and sacrifice. Together, let’s embark upon a “Bold New Course.”First time joining us? We want to connect with you. Text LTWC to 618-238-2848You can follow along with the sermon outline here: http://livingtheword.net/sermonnotesDid you just pray the prayer of salvation? We’d like to celebrate with you! Let us know! Click Here! www.livingtheword.net/salvationNeed someone to talk to? You can submit your prayer request to prayer@livingtheword.netAs we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic we invite you to our Virtual Hub. Click here to visit: LTWC Virtual bit.ly/LivingTheWordVirtual
Are you alone? Do you find it hard being alone? How can God help in the phase of alonenessCharting the course for the future means we must make leaps that allow for greater enlightenment. This is the time to ask the hard questions, like “What’s my why?” and “Who am I called to serve?” Dare to step on a path that leads us to tremendous revelation, joy and sacrifice. Together, let’s embark upon a “Bold New Discovery.”First time joining us? We want to connect with you. Text LTWC to 618-238-2848You can follow along with the sermon outline here: http://livingtheword.net/sermonnotesDid you just pray the prayer of salvation? We’d like to celebrate with you! Let us know! Click Here! www.livingtheword.net/salvatioNeed someone to talk to? You can submit your prayer request to prayer@livingtheword.netAs we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic we invite you to our Virtual Hub. Click here to visit: LTWC Virtual bit.ly/LivingTheWordVirtual
Are you alone? Do you find it hard being alone? How can God help in the phase of aloneness? Charting the course for the future means we must make leaps that allow for greater enlightenment. This is the time to ask the hard questions, like “What’s my why?” and “Who am I called to serve?” Dare to step on a path that leads us to tremendous revelation, joy and sacrifice. Together, let’s embark upon a “Bold New Discovery.”First time joining us? We want to connect with you. Text LTWC to 618-238-2848You can follow along with the sermon outline here: http://livingtheword.net/sermonnotesDid you just pray the prayer of salvation? We’d like to celebrate with you! Let us know! Click Here! www.livingtheword.net/salvationNeed someone to talk to? You can submit your prayer request to prayer@livingtheword.netAs we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic we invite you to our Virtual Hub. Click here to visit: LTWC Virtual bit.ly/LivingTheWordVirtual
Are you alone? Do you find it hard being alone? How can God help in the phase of aloneness? Charting the course for the future means we must make leaps that allow for greater enlightenment. This is the time to ask the hard questions, like “What’s my why?” and “Who am I called to serve?” Dare to step on a path that leads us to tremendous revelation, joy and sacrifice. Together, let’s embark upon a “Bold New Discovery.”First time joining us? We want to connect with you. Text LTWC to 618-238-2848You can follow along with the sermon outline here: http://livingtheword.net/sermonnotesDid you just pray the prayer of salvation? We’d like to celebrate with you! Let us know! Click Here! www.livingtheword.net/salvationNeed someone to talk to? You can submit your prayer request to prayer@livingtheword.netAs we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic we invite you to our Virtual Hub. Click here to visit: LTWC Virtual bit.ly/LivingTheWordVirtual
First time joining us? We want to connect with you. Text LTWC to 618-238-2848You can follow along with the sermon outline here: http://livingtheword.net/sermonnotesDid you just pray the prayer of salvation? We’d like to celebrate with you! Let us know! Click Here! www.livingtheword.net/salvationNeed someone to talk to? You can submit your prayer request to prayer@livingtheword.netAs we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic we invite you to our Virtual Hub. Click here to visit: LTWC Virtual bit.ly/LivingTheWordVirtual
“...Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him”.... — Luke 8:1 Evaluating your circle is a necessity. In the People Economics series , Pastor Hawkins helps us navigate through the management of our circle of people. Do all lives matter? Let's jump into the importance of people.First time joining us? We want to connect with you. Text LTWC to 618-238-2848You can follow along with the sermon outline here: http://livingtheword.net/sermonnotesDid you just pray the prayer of salvation? We’d like to celebrate with you! Let us know! Click Here! www.livingtheword.net/salvationNeed someone to talk to? You can submit your prayer request to prayer@livingtheword.netAs we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic we invite you to our Virtual Hub. Click here to visit: LTWC Virtual bit.ly/LivingTheWordVirtual
Evaluating your circle is a necessity. In the People Economics series , Pastor Hawkins helps us navigate through the management of our circle of people. Do a... And as they led him away, they seized one Simon ofCyrene, who was coming in from the country, and laidon him the cross, to carry it behind Jesus. Luke 23:26 — Luke 23:26 First time joining us? We want to connect with you. Text LTWC to 618-238-2848 You can follow along with the sermon outline here: http://livingtheword.net/sermonnotesDid you just pray the prayer of salvation? We’d like to celebrate with you! Let us know! Click Here! www.livingtheword.net/salvationNeed someone to talk to? You can submit your prayer request to prayer@livingtheword.net As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic we invite you to our Virtual Hub. Click here to visit: LTWC Virtual bit.ly/LivingTheWordVirtual
15-16 But the Master said, “Don’t argue. Go! I have picked him as my personal representative to non-Jews and kings and Jews. And now I’m about to show him what he’s in for the hard suffering that goes with this job.” — Acts 9:15-16 Today we start our new series: People Economics. First time joining us? We want to connect with you. Text LTWC to 618-238-2848 You can follow along with the sermon outline here: http://livingtheword.net/sermonnotes Did you just pray the prayer of salvation? We’d like to celebrate with you! Let us know! Click Here! www.livingtheword.net/salvation Need someone to talk to? You can submit your prayer request to prayer@livingtheword.net As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic we invite you to our Virtual Hub. Click here to visit: LTWC Virtual bit.ly/LivingTheWordVirtual
17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. — Romans 12:17 (NIV) First time joining us? We want to connect with you. Text LTWC to 618-238-2848 You can follow along with the sermon outline here: http://livingtheword.net/sermonnotesDid you just pray the prayer of salvation? We’d like to celebrate with you! Let us know! Click Here! www.livingtheword.net/salvationNeed someone to talk to? You can submit your prayer request to prayer@livingtheword.net As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic we invite you to our Virtual Hub. Click here to visit: LTWC Virtual bit.ly/LivingTheWordVirtual
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. — Rom. 12:14-16 (NIV) Have you ever thought about how much stress comes from our own self-centeredness? Join us as we discuss the perils of a Conceited personality and how to overcome it. First time joining us? We want to connect with you. Text LTWC to 618-238-2848 You can follow along with the sermon outline here: http://livingtheword.net/sermonnotesDid you just pray the prayer of salvation? We’d like to celebrate with you! Let us know! Click Here! www.livingtheword.net/salvation Need someone to talk to? You can submit your prayer request to prayer@livingtheword.net As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic we invite you to our Virtual Hub. Click here to visit: LTWC Virtual bit.ly/LivingTheWordVirtual
But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God.” — Acts 5:38-39 (NIV) Don’t Be Proud9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. Romans 12:9-17 (NIV)First time joining us? We want to connect with you. Text LTWC to 618-238-2848 You can follow along with the sermon outline here: http://livingtheword.net/sermonnotes Did you just pray the prayer of salvation? We’d like to celebrate with you! Let us know! Click Here! www.livingtheword.net/salvation Need someone to talk to? You can submit your prayer request to prayer@livingtheword.net As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic we invite you to our Virtual Hub. Click here to visit: LTWC Virtual bit.ly/LivingTheWordVirtual
9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Romans 12:9 You can follow along with the sermon outline here: http://livingtheword.net/sermonnotesDid you just pray the prayer of salvation? We’d like to celebrate with you! Let us know! Click Here! www.livingtheword.net/salvation Need someone to talk to? You can submit your prayer request to prayer@livingtheword.net As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic we invite you to our Virtual Hub. Click here to visit: LTWC Virtual bit.ly/LivingTheWordVirtual
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world,but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:1-2 You can follow along with the sermon outline here: http://livingtheword.net/sermonnotesDid you just pray the prayer of salvation? We’d like to celebrate with you! Let us know! Click Here! www.livingtheword.net/salvation Need someone to talk to? You can submit your prayer request to prayer@livingtheword.net As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic we invite you to our Virtual Hub. Click here to visit: LTWC Virtual bit.ly/LivingTheWordVirtual
By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” Jn. 13:35 You can follow along with the sermon outline here: http://livingtheword.net/sermonnotesDid you just pray the prayer of salvation? We’d like to celebrate with you! Let us know! Click Here! www.livingtheword.net/salvation Need someone to talk to? You can submit your prayer request to prayer@livingtheword.net As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic we invite you to our Virtual Hub. Click here to visit: LTWC Virtual bit.ly/LivingTheWordVirtual
Behind the Marriage 7 But I can hear you say, “If the law code was as bad as all that, it’s no better than sin itself.” That’s certainly not true. The law code had a perfectly legitimate function. Without its clear guidelines for right and wrong, moral behavior would be mostly guesswork. Apart from the succinct, surgical command, “You shall not covet,” I could have dressed covetousness up to look like a virtue and ruined my life with it. Romans 7:7 (Msg) “The purpose of the law was to keep a sinful people in the way of salvation until Christ (the descendant) came…” Gal 3:20
Before the Wedding:But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. Isa. 40:31 First time joining us? We want to connect with you. Text LTWC to 618-238-2848 You can follow along with the sermon outline here: http://livingtheword.net/sermonnotesDid you just pray the prayer of salvation? We’d like to celebrate with you! Let us know! Click Here! www.livingtheword.net/salvationNeed someone to talk to? You can submit your prayer request to prayer@livingtheword.net As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic we invite you to our Virtual Hub. Click here to visit: LTWC Virtual bit.ly/LivingTheWordVirtual
Corn Robinson Jr.- Worship LeaderThis is the conclustion to our Summer Speakers Series:A conversation through the Songs of Ascent with LTWC's Worship Leader Corn Robinson Jr. and Executive Pastor James Paine. This musical message medley is sure to encourage you to keep trusting God. During this year's Summer Speaker Series we revisited a collection of teachings on the Songs of Ascent (Psalm 120-134) from some of our Community Life Pastors and their Digital Devotionals found on our Youtube and Facebook channels. These rich discussions around God's word are designed to engage and encourage us into diving deeper with the Lord. Join us at 9:15am and 11:15am with Living The Word Church Online. Visit www.livingtheword.net for more information
A conversation through the Songs of Ascent with LTWC's Community Life Pastor Allen Wicks and Executive Pastor James Paine. Hear Pastor Wicks’ amazing testimony surviving multiple gunshot wounds and trusting God. During this year's Summer Speaker Series we will revisit a collection of teachings on the Songs of Ascent (Psalm 120-134) from some of our Community Life Pastors and their Digital Devotionals found on our Youtube and Facebook channels. These rich discussions around God's word are designed to engage and encourage us into diving deeper with the Lord. Join us at 9:15am and 11:15am with Living The Word Church Online. Visit www.livingtheword.net for more information
Community Life Pastor Dan GuestA conversation through the Songs of Ascent with LTWC's Community Life Pastor Dan Guest and Executive Pastor James Paine.During this year's Summer Speaker Series we will revisit a collection of teachings on the Songs of Ascent (Psalm 120-134) from some of our Community Life Pastors and their Digital Devotionals found on our Youtube and Facebook channels.These rich discussions around God's word are designed to engage and encourage us into diving deeper with the Lord. Join us at 9:15am and 11:15am with Living The Word Church Online. Visit www.livingtheword.net for more information
Join this power-packed conversation on vision and the future of LTWC with Pastor David Hawkins and Executive Pastor James Paine during this edition of our Summer Speakers Series. Learn more about the capital campaign and join the movement. Visit https://vision2020ltwc.com/ These rich discussions around God's word are designed to engage and encourage us into diving deeper with the Lord. Did you pray the prayer of salvation at the end of this video? We want to connect with you and provide you with some resources and your next steps on this journey with Jesus! Click here www.livingtheword.net/salvation and let us know you said yes to Jesus! Visit livingtheword.net and stay up to date on all things virtual with Living The Word Church at http://bit.ly/LivingTheWordVirtual for more information
A Conversation Through the Songs of Ascent with LTWC's Community Life Pastor Steven Davis and Executive Pastor James Paine. During this years Summer Speaker Series we will revisit a collection of teachings on the Songs of Ascent (psalsm 120-134) from some of our Community Life Pastors and their Digital Devotionals found on our Youtube and Facebook channels. These rich discussions around Gods word are desinged to engage and encourage us into diving deeper with the Lord.
A Conversation Through the Songs of Ascent with LTWC's Community Life Pastor Napoleon Mond and Executive Pastor James Paine. During this years Summer Speaker Series we will revisit a collection of teachings on the Songs of Ascent (psalsm 120-134) from some of our Community Life Pastors and their Digital Devotionals found on our Youtube and Facebook channels. Check out Pastor Mond’s Digital Devotional here https://youtu.be/HC6XaIBEej0 These rich discussions around Gods word are desinged to engage and encourage us into diving deeper with the Lord.
A Conversation Through the Songs of Ascent with LTWC's Community Life Pastor Dr. Patricia Moore and Executive Pastor James Paine. During this years Summer Speaker Series we will revisit a collection of teachings on the Songs of Ascent (Psalm 120-134) from some of our Community Life Pastors and their Digital Devotionals found on our Youtube and Facebook channels. Check out Pastor Moore’s Digital Devotional here: https://youtu.be/MTKC9ZfW6-8 These rich discussions around Gods word are desinged to engage and encourage us into diving deeper with the Lord.
Pastor David Hawkins & Guest Pastor Anthony Meyers of The Crossing
What does the "Power of An Invite" really do for someone? Invite someone in your life to join you for online worship this Sunday with Living The Word Church and into a beautiful relationship with Christ.