Jesus is the unfailing source who never runs dry, and we are called to return to Him above all else.
In a world where so many voices compete for our attention and so many sources promise fulfillment but leave us empty, we are reminded that only Jesus is the true source of life, hope, and strength. No leader, program, or trend can replace the living presence of Christ, who alone sustains us and empowers us to live out our calling. When we feel weary, disillusioned, or uncertain, we are invited to come back to Jesus, the well that never runs dry, and let Him fill us anew. [56:56]
John 7:37-38 (ESV)
On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’”
Reflection: Where in your life have you been seeking fulfillment or strength from sources other than Jesus, and what would it look like to intentionally turn to Him as your source today?
Scripture is God-breathed, teaching, correcting, and equipping us for every good work.
The Word of God is not just ancient text or dusty doctrine; it is divine oxygen, breathed out by God Himself to awaken, guide, and transform us. Through Scripture, we receive wisdom for salvation, correction when we stray, and training for lives that reflect the holy love of Jesus. As we open ourselves to the living Word through the written word, we are shaped and equipped to do every good work God has prepared for us, becoming people who reflect Christ in our world. [01:05:01]
2 Timothy 3:15–4:5 (ESV)
… and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
Reflection: How can you make space today to let the living Word of God breathe new life, correction, or encouragement into your heart?
Faith is nurtured and passed on through relationships, especially in the home and church family.
The story of Timothy’s faith began not in a classroom but at the kitchen table, as his grandmother Lois and mother Eunice shared the story of God’s faithfulness with him. Our faith is meant to be lived out and handed down in the context of loving relationships—whether in our biological families or our church family. Each of us has the opportunity to nurture faith in others, to be spiritual parents, grandparents, brothers, and sisters, and to create spaces where the story of God is told and lived. [01:07:11]
Deuteronomy 6:6-7 (ESV)
And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.
Reflection: Who in your life—whether in your home or church family—can you intentionally encourage in faith today by sharing a story of God’s faithfulness or offering a prayer?
We are called to reflect Jesus to our neighbors through humility, love, and Spirit-filled presence.
In a world where many are spiritually curious but distrustful of organized religion, and where others have grown weary or disillusioned, the most powerful witness is not louder arguments or slicker programs, but lives so filled with the Holy Spirit that we reflect Jesus wherever we go. Our neighborhoods and communities are longing for hope, belonging, and love. As we surrender to Christ and allow His love to flow through us, our very presence can become a testimony to God’s unstoppable love breaking into the world. [58:49]
Matthew 5:16 (ESV)
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
Reflection: What is one practical way you can reflect the love and humility of Jesus to someone in your neighborhood or community today?
We are invited to be heralds of the good news, enduring in hope and mission no matter the season.
The call to “preach the word” is not just for pastors, but for all who follow Jesus. Like heralds announcing victory, we are to proclaim that God lives and that Jesus is the victorious one, even when the world is confusing or discouraging. Enduring in this mission means keeping our focus on Christ, encouraging one another, and sharing the hope we have—especially when times are hard. Our mission is to proclaim the truth of the good news of Jesus, trusting that God is at work and that, in the end, Jesus wins. [01:10:56]
Romans 10:14-15 (ESV)
How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!”
Reflection: Who is one person you can encourage or share the hope of Jesus with this week, and what step can you take to do so with endurance and love?
Today, we gathered as a family to celebrate the abundant new life God is bringing into our midst—both physically, as we welcomed a new baby, and spiritually, as we received new members into our community. These moments remind us that God is always at work, multiplying His love and presence among us. We rejoiced in the ways He is growing us, not just in numbers, but in depth of faith and service, as seen in the lives of those who step forward to serve and lead in our church and in our city.
We reflected on the unique calling God has given us in this season, especially as we live in a world where faith is shifting. Many around us—our neighbors, friends, and even family—identify as “nones” (those with no religious affiliation) or “dones” (those who have left the church but not God). These groups are not distant; they are right here in our community, searching for meaning, belonging, and authentic relationship. Rather than seeing this as a crisis, we are invited to see it as a mission field—an opportunity to reflect Jesus in a world hungry for hope.
Our calling is not to rely on programs or trends, but to return to the source: Jesus, the living Word, who speaks to us through the written Word. Paul’s words to Timothy remind us that Scripture is not just information or doctrine, but divine oxygen—God-breathed and life-giving. It awakens us, leads us, corrects us, and equips us for every good work. The faith that shapes us is meant to be lived out in our homes, at our tables, and in our neighborhoods, passed from generation to generation.
We are called to be heralds of good news, proclaiming with our lives and our words that God lives and that Jesus is the source who never runs dry. In a world of competing voices and shifting truths, we are invited to keep our eyes on Jesus, to be transformed by His love, and to share that love with others. Our mission is not to win arguments or build bigger platforms, but to be so filled with the Spirit that our presence brings hope, healing, and the unmistakable fragrance of Christ wherever we go. The story is not over—God is still at work, and we know who wins in the end. Let us be a people who live, love, and proclaim this truth with courage and joy.
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2 Timothy 3:15–4:5 (ESV) —
> and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
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> I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
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