New Heart Nazarene

Stewardship: Essential Practices pt 8

The reason Jesus had so much to say about money is because he knew that the way we handle money is directly tied to our relationship to God. In fact, if we are willing to trust God with our finances faithfully, it can have a tremendous impact deepening our friendship with Jesus. 

Serving Others. Essential Practices pt 7

As disciples of Jesus, it is essential that we follow the example he left us of serving others.  And when we do, we participate in something that connects us to the heart of God in a profound and mystical way. 

Holy Living: Essential Practices pt 6

The call to holy living has been often neglected and just as often misunderstood.  But our relationship to God will never progress beyond our willingness to surrender our lives completely to his will.

Corporate Worship: Essential Practices pt 5

Our culture's fascination with entertainment has clouded our understanding of public worship. To recover its true meaning we need to understand who the appropriate performers are and the true audience.

Personal Worship: Essential Practrices pt 4

When most people think of worship, a Sunday morning church gathering comes to mind.  But that kind of worship should be just the tip of the iceberg of worship in our lives. 

Reading the Bible: Essential Practices pt 3

God has chosen to communicate with humans on planet earth. So an important practice in developing a relationship with him, is reading the Bible.  But many need help making the commitment to do so. 

The Practice of Prayer: Essential Practices pt 2

One of the greatest opportunities of life is the ability to communicate directly with the Creator of the Universe. The practice of prayer is a cheif way we develop our relationship with God.

Knowing God: Essential Practices pt 1

In this series of Christian essentials, one thing towers above all others.  But it also provides the foundation and pupose of the others, and sadly it is often misunderstood or overlooked. 

He is Risen Indeed

The fact that Jesus did not remain dead is so huge, most believers do not really understand it's importance.  So many things were changed by it.  Three things in particular stand out. 

If Only You Knew: Palm Sunday

One of the greatest questions in life is just figuring out what it will take to make us happy.  On Palm Sunday, Jesus wept over Israel's refusal to accept the peace he offered. But many times we are no different.