Carey Nieuwhof

GIVE AND IT SHALL BE GIVEN READ Luke 6: 38 REFLECT We live in a society where giving is not the focus; but getting is. People have become more focused on themselves to the detriment of those around them. Volunteerism is dying. Many organizations and churches who rely on volunteers are struggling to stay afloat […]

HOME SWEET HOME READ Acts 16: 13-15 REFLECT As the apostles were traveling from city to city preaching the gospel, God opened peoples’ hearts to who He is. When He does that, people believe the truth about Jesus Christ and are filled with God’s Holy Spirit. Even today, that Spirit gives believers great boldness. Think

IMMEDIATE RESPONSE AND TOTAL COMMITMENT IN THE FACE OF OUR FEARS READ  Joshua 2: 1-21 REFLECT Joshua secretly sent out two spies who promised to go wherever he sent them. They were strong and courageous. God did not wait for Rahab to be perfect in order to use her. He knew her faith would make

QUIET BOLDNESS READ Matthew 14: 22-29 REFLECT I think when people read these verses (I know I do) I automatically skim through to the familiar part of Jesus calling Peter out of the boat. What I noticed this time is that before Jesus performed this great miracle through Peter, He went to be alone. Alone

YOUR BOLDEST MOMENTS READ 2 Timothy 1: 7-8 REFLECT If you’ve ever done a personality profile, it’s enlightening.  If you’re like me, you see things in it that make you wince (am I really like that?), and other things that reveal a gifting that God has given you.  A good personality profile will show you

BIG FAITH FOR A LITTLE HEART READ Matthew 9: 18-25 REFLECT About a year ago, a dear friend of mine gave birth to a beautiful baby boy.  Everything seemed to be picture perfect.  A few days later at a routine appointment, a concerning appearance to his skin was noticed.  In no time at all, they

BOLDNESS USHERS IN BREAKTHROUGHS READ Acts 4: 18-28 REFLECT Ever been in that awkward place, sitting in front of someone who is suffering, but you feel helpless? Maybe you even feel like you can’t really speak into his situation? I’ve been there. I have a friend who went through a really difficult divorce recently. We

FASTING – TODAY WE WILL BE FASTING “COMPLACENCY” WHEN IS IT YOUR TIME? READ Esther 4:1-17 REFLECT I tend to have one of two reactions to a problem. I either charge right in with my solution, or I take the time to poll all my friends and family, asking what they would do. In this

REMINDER: TOMORROW’S FAST – COMPLACENCY DESPERATE DAYS BRING ABOUT A DARING PRAYER READ 1 Samuel 1: 9-18 REFLECT The roads of life are so full of ups and downs. Often we feel full of desperation and are easily discouraged and defeated. My six year old grandson, only days before his annual roadside sale, got to