Lefc Lititz

Prayer (Defined)- Conversation between God and man.

If God is all powerful (omnipotent) and he has absolute rule over the world (sovereignty), do my prayers even affect him or any of life’s outcomes? More simply asked “does prayer change things?”

Why Pray? God’s Heart for Us Why don’t we pray? What reasons do you have for not praying more? Maybe you find yourself feeling frustrated, discouraged, or guilty when the thought of prayer is mentioned. Maybe you believe in God but you live as if...

A single verse that concludes the communion gathering in the upper room and sends the group on to the Garden of Gethsemane - What’s in that verse? Where can a single verse send us in scripture?

Mystery meetings, unrecorded conversations, and an encouragement for the path ahead. John 21:1-19 gives a view into the relationship between Peter and Jesus.

When Life Gets Hard, Trust in The Lord. He’s Got You!

In our series Ablaze, we share from Scriptures which have significantly impacted our lives and thinking. Today’s text is one of the foundational passages of the Bible. In Genesis 12:1-3 God calls Abraham, establishing their eternal covenant and...

Overwhelmed, Jesus, in his full humanity, pursues the Father.

The nation of Judah undoubtably asked this question when Nebuchadnezzar wiped out nearly everything and carried them off to Babylon. Today we’ll look at what we can learn from the words of the prophet Jeremiah when things look bleak.

Jesus takes 3 disciples on a walk, Peter opens his mouth, and we consider it foolishness. Was it?

In this text (1 Thessalonians 2:1-12), Paul gives us a glimpse into what his ministry looked like as he writes to remind the church in Thessalonica why they lived as they did. Paul is hoping that by exposing his motives and by using his ministry as...

What does it mean to have a personal relationship with God and not just follow a set of religious rules? What does it look like to truly "draw near" to God?

Elijah works with his people to establish the place of God; the prophets of Baal want to play, too.

Every day we have decisions to make. The decision you arrive at, is it based upon the confidence you have in your own understanding in what to do, or do you trust God completely for helping you to make the right decision?

Judges is a shocking book in the Old Testament. What do we do with it?

The wisdom of God is beyond measure, and it has implications for how we live. Today we revisit Romans to see where life and scripture meet in the renewing of our minds.

In this text (2 Peter 1:1-10), Peter is showing us the importance of growing in godly character. In particular, growth (adding to our faith) in response to the resources we’ve received through Jesus Christ.  God’s given us the RESOURCES to live a...

How does seeing the bigger picture challenge our view?

The final examination. 2 Corinthians 13:5-6 Philippians 2:12 “Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.” Examine or...

Review: Begging God for relief or change of situation and resting in God’s grace that his power is made perfect in weakness. Power made perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 11:24-29; 12:9b-10 Paul had every reason to be angry or dissatisfied with...