God is… an ever-present help in trouble. — Psalm 46:1 Hey, friends! Welcome to week two of the You Are Never Alone OBS! This week Max shares with us biblical wisdom from John’s gospel about one of the toughest stretches for Jesus followers. What do we do with the not-yet-answered prayer or the not-answered-in-the-way-I-asked prayer?…
You Are Never Alone Week 1 — God Is with You in the Ordinary
These [stories] are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name. — John 20:31 Welcome, friends! I’m so glad you’re here with us for the You Are Never Alone Online Bible Study with our dear friend and pastor Max…
You Are the Girl for the Job — Wrapping It Up (Or, is this is just the beginning….?)
Friends, what a study You Are the Girl for the Job has been for us! I don’t know about you, but in this crazy time, it sometimes feels like just doing the minimum required of each day is a victory (and it is!), but the Lord created us for so much more; He’s got plans…
You Are the Girl for the Job Week 6 — Because God Says So
You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of the darkness into His wonderful light. — 1 Peter 2:9-10 You are the girl for the job. Because He says so. ~ Jess Can you believe we’re in…
You Are the Girl for the Job Week 5 — Catch the Vision
If any of you lacks wisdom, let [her] ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given [her]. — James 1:5 There are going to be incredible moments of pain, confusion, hurt, and doubt as we obediently answer God’s call. But, God uses vision as a tool to encourage us…
You Are the Girl for the Job Week 4 — Face the Fear
We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. — 2 Corinthians 10:5 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me. — Psalm 23:4 We get to…
You’re Invited to the You Are Never Alone Online Bible Study
Believe that you are never alone, that our miracle-working God sees you, cares about you, and will come to your aid. ~ Max Lucado I have come that [you] may have life and have it to the full. — Jesus in John 10:10 Lying alone in the darkness of night, it was more lip movement…
You Are the Girl for the Job Week 3 — What?
But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. — 2 Corinthians 12:9 [Mary Magdelene] was a woman who knew trauma. For so many of us,…
You Are the Girl for the Job Week 2 — Who?
We’re called to love and serve one another, but what’s happening in our relationships? Are they leading us to give God more glory? Are they spurring us on to pursue the good of the world around us? ~ Jess Who are your people? Who are the ones you can call at 2 a.m. with an…
It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way — That’s a Wrap!
OBS Friends, I don’t think a study has ever gone by as quickly as It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way. Honestly, I could spend a year on this topic and still have more to learn from the Scripture readings alone. Are you looking forward to catch-up week? Take a deep breath and just process…