D-Groups Blog

A gentle, gracious spirit can be elusive when a contentious, even angry, world finds the message of the cross foolish. Yet the message of Paul and the life of Jesus call us to selflessly illustrate the wisdom of God and the beauty of the cross.

Crossing over gendered, cultural, racial, and religious differences to share Christ can be a daunting and scary task, yet that is what Jesus did throughout His ministry and via His atoning work.

Joy can seem illusive in a constantly changing world. Yet the scripture is filled with commands that we are to choose joy. How? Psalm 100 gives two wonderful motivations based on God's actions and character.

In a world filled with sin, heartache, and loss the scripture's repeated refrain to rejoice can often seem incongruous. Yet the Lord calls us to always rejoice, because we have an unchanging God whose promises are true and whose love endures forever.

Unity and harmony can be elusive. Even the fellowship of believers is sometimes beset by squabbles and disagreements threatening to weaken her testimony. The members of God's family must jealously guard the unity of the church!

There are two paths in life: one of God's choosing and one of our own choosing. God's way leads to a life that flourishes, while our way results in a life of emptiness. Which path will you choose to follow?