THE SPRINGS

August 2 I saw Heaven and earth new-created. Gone the first Heaven, gone the first earth, gone the sea. I saw Holy Jerusalem, new-created, descending resplendent out of Heaven, as ready for God as a bride for her husband. I heard a voice thunder from the Throne: “Look! Look! God has moved into the neighborhood, making his home with men and women! They’re his people, he’s their God. He’ll wipe every tear from their eyes. Death is gone for good—tears gone, crying gone, pain g

August 1 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. I Thessalonians 5:21 What if engaging God requires more than believing—it requires discerning? In I Thessalonians 5:21 (KJV), Paul urges believers to "Prove all things; hold fast that which is good," reminding us that Engaging The Holy means actively testing every voice, opportunity, and idea against God's truth rather than passively accepting whatever comes our way. What is High And Lifted Up is a life that is guided b

July 31 Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. II Corinthians 13:11 How different would our lives be if we pursued unity with the same passion that the world pursues winning? In II Corinthians 13:11 (KJV), Paul calls believers to "be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace," promising that "the God of love and peace shall be with you," reminding us that Enc

July 30 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. I Corinthians 14:33 When life feels chaotic, don't mistake confusion for God's voice. In I Corinthians 14:33 (KJV), Paul reminds the church that "God is not the author of confusion, but of peace," teaching us that Encountering The Holy brings clarity, order, and confidence even when the world feels uncertain. What is High And Lifted Up is a life that refuses to be driven by fear, d

July 29 For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more. I Corinthians 9:19 What if your greatest influence comes not from being served, but from choosing to serve? In I Corinthians 9:19 (KJV), Paul declares that though he was free from all people, he made himself a servant to all so that he might win more, revealing that Encountering The Holy reshapes our understanding of greatness through humility and purpose. What is H

July 28 For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God. I Peter 2:15-16 Freedom is most convincing when it is seen before it is spoken. In I Peter 2:15–16 (KJV), Peter teaches that God's will is for us to "put to silence the ignorance of foolish men" by doing good, living as free people who never use liberty as a cover for wrongdoin

July 27 Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into his most excellent harmonies. Philippians 4:8-9 (MSG) Don't let a noisy

Series: ENCOUNTERING THE HOLY “STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE” - Philippians 4:8–9 (MSG) Year Theme: HIGH AND LIFTED UPMonthly Focus: Revisiting What We Believe—Our Core Values So Our Vision Can Mature in Us as We Mature into It BIG IDEA — FOR EVERYONE Excellence begins in the mind, becomes visible through practice, and reaches its fullness when our lives come into harmony with God’s purposes. Paul does not call us to chase perfection, perform for approval, or compare ourselves with

Series: ENCOUNTERING THE HOLY “FREE TO SERVE” - Galatians 5:13–14 (MSG) Year Theme: HIGH AND LIFTED UPMonthly Focus: Revisiting What We Believe—Our Core Values So Our Vision Can Mature in Us as We Mature into It. BIG IDEA (For Everyone) Freedom is one of God's greatest gifts—but it is also one of God's greatest responsibilities. Paul reminds the Galatians that Christ has set us free, not so we can simply do whatever we want, but so we can become people who love, serve, and he

July 26 It is absolutely clear that God has called you to a free life. Just make sure that you don’t use this freedom as an excuse to do whatever you want to do and destroy your freedom. Rather, use your freedom to serve one another in love; that’s how freedom grows. For everything we know about God’s Word is summed up in a single sentence: Love others as you love yourself. That’s an act of true freedom. Galatians 5:13-14 (MSG) What if true freedom isn't the ability to do wha