Posts by Perea
Who is Jesus?
Who is Jesus? by Brennan Kolbe I love the gospel of Mark because of its simplicity. Two threads run through the book: the identity of Jesus and the way of discipleship. Who is Jesus? And what does it look like (or not look like!) to follow Jesus? As we journey with Jesus, through Mark, towards…
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One Church, One Body by Brennan Kolbe Worst Case Scenario Thinking I remember one morning in college when I suddenly felt a sharp pain under my left arm. At first, I thought I probably pulled a muscle. But deep breaths became more painful throughout the day, so of course the “worst-case-scenarios” started rolling through my…
Read MoreOne Church, One God
One Church, One God by Brennan Kolbe Church Unity Reflects God’s Unity Church unity is not a core concern of the church because it’s a trend or fad. Jesus prayed for the church to be one “so that the world may believe that you have sent me” (John 17:21). Unity demonstrates the love of God…
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One Church, One People by Brennan Kolbe There is One Body Ask a handful of people on the street what they think of the church, and while I’m sure you would hear an array of answers, at least a few would lament or mock the divisiveness of the church. If it’s true, it’s a tragedy,…
Read MoreOpening the Word of God Daily
The Word of God The Apostles’ Teaching Are you finding ways to actively grow in your faith? If you have been following Jesus for any amount of time, you know that growth is a never-ending process. Every day of our lives, we should strive to become more like Jesus. In this series, we’ll cover six…
Read MoreFellowship With Others
Fellowship Members with One Another To be fully devoted one must connect in community with others. You might have heard the word “fellowship” in church or even in your daily reading. Fellowship is essential to your faith walk. It means to be sharing your life with other Christians you are in community with. In fact,…
Read MorePartaking Communion
Why do we Partake Communion? Remembering Christ’s Body and Blood You may notice at the end of the month, we gather together to partake in communion as a Church. You likely have either seen or partaken in this experience before, without really understanding the true meaning. We do this as the bible instructs: “And when…
Read MorePrayer is Communicating with God
Prayer Communicating With God “Relying on God has to begin all over again every day as if nothing had yet been done.” – C.S. Lewis Prayer is essential to growing in your faith and deepening your relationship with Christ. Put simply, prayer is communicating with God as you would with a friend. God doesn’t require…
Read MoreAn Attitude of Giving
Godly Stewardship An Attitude of Giving Do you have an attitude of giving? When many people hear this, they tend to freeze up, as it’s often associated with money. But giving can mean far more than just your finances, it can mean your time and energy too. More so, giving is what God calls us…
Read MorePraising God is a Priority
Praising God Lifting Up His Name You’re likely familiar with the time in church we take to praise God and sing worship songs together. But did you know that praise is an important part of discipleship? As God works and moves in our lives, it’s hard to hold back the joy we have! Praise and…
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