Coming together as the Body of Christ is the cornerstone of Christian life.
"For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them." (Matthew 18:20, NIV)
By congregating in God's house - rejoicing as we share the Good News, lifting up our concerns, offering praise for blessings bestowed - not only is our own faith reaffirmed, but we sustain and encourage others in the faith.
"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together ... but let us encourage one another" (Hebrews 10:24-25, NIV)
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Equally important as shared worship is having daily, private time with God. The Gospels give us numerous examples of Christ himself withdrawing from his disciples and followers to be alone with God. Invariably, Jesus emerged from these times of seclusion recharged, strengthened, and encouraged to do God's will, despite the ultimate cost to himself.
We, too, need to retreat daily to study God's word, meditate on its meaning in our own life, and lift our concerns and thanks in prayer. Most of all, we need to be quiet and listen for our Heavenly Father's whispers of loving guidance.
We offer the following links as entry points into a closer relationship with God.
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