Conversation Column

Relevant Intentional Conversations

Conversation Column is a monthly resource meant to foster intentional conversations that help you thrive to the next level of your relationship with Jesus. Use this resource for a 20-30 minute solo self-reflection, with a group of friends, or for your church’s next vespers.

Behold

Whispers in the Word

The Gentle Call of YHWH

“After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper.” 1 Kings 19:12

Seed of The New

Embracing Transformation and Growth

'Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert.' Isaiah 43:19 NKJV

God's Rhythm

It’s Embracing God’s Vision

'Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that when He shall appear, we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is. And every man that hath this hope in Him purifieth himself, even as He is pure.” What a challenge! As every dancer knows, to get with the beat, you have to break down the movements." 1 John 3:2-3 NKJV

Prosper As Disciple Makers

It’s Embracing God's Vision

God’s plan for His people is to prosper in His favor, and as the faithful remnant, we are promised abundant blessings. This calling to multiply Christ’s presence and cultivate disciples is both a privilege and a sacred duty. Zechariah 8:12

Rooted in Christ

Living Out Faith

"As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving." Colossians 2:6-7 NKJV

Reflecting His Character

The Mind of Christ

“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things." Philippians 4:8-9 NKJV

Cultivating Perseverance

Rooted in His Love

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” - Romans 12:2

Cultivating Light

Living Righteously

"I am the way, the truth, and the life" -John 14:6

The Rhythm of Sabbath

Lord of the Sabbath

"For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath." Matthew 12:8

Seeds Of Goodness

Echo Beyond The Present

"Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:8-9

Cultivating Righteousness

Slow To Speak

“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.” - James 1:19-20

Delight in His Word

Searching The Bible

"But his delight is in the law of the LORD; And in his law doth he meditate day and night." Psalm 1:2

Resting in Him

Weary And Burdened

“All things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28

Rhythms of Life

Follow His Lead

"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to to weep and a time to laugh..." - Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Relationships

Betrothed!

“I will betroth you to Me forever; Yes, I will betroth you to Me In righteousness and justice, In loving kindness and mercy; I will betroth you to Me in faithfulness, And you shall know the LORD.” - Hosea 2:19-20

Church Mission

The Harvest.

“And he who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for eternal life, that both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together. For in this the saying is true: ‘One sows and another reaps.’” - John 4:36-37

Stewardship

A Blessing in Disguise.

"It is more blessed to give than to receive." - Acts 20:35

Healing

Mental Health Awareness.

“Behold will do a new thing.” - Isaiah 43:19

Identity in Christ

Who am I?

“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” 1 Corinthians 15:57-58

Calling & Purpose

God given, not found.

“As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him.“ Matthew 4:18-20