Spiritual Life and Growth Archives - Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church

Poiema (Handiwork)

Ephesians 2, Romans 1 — God created humanity with purpose: to reveal the image of God and to love in the world as God loves.

Exodus 20; Luke 14 — The Sabbath is God’s gift to us for spiritual nourishment and rest.

Galatians 6 — Paul challenges believers with practical steps to live life in obedience to the Holy Spirit.

Galatians 5 — God has given us the Helper, the Holy Spirit, to help us live in the freedom of following God.

John 21 — Jesus comes to the disciples, Peter, and us with an invitation to forgiveness and to continue working with him in the world.

John 18 — A look at the failures of Judas (betrayal) and Peter (denial) and Jesus’ grace-filled interactions with both of them.

John 17 – Jesus prays for us to participate in the mission of making Christ known (glory) in the world.

John 15 — God works in us through Christ that we might know and share His love and joy.

Jeremiah 29:5-6 — Even in great loss and upheaval God has not turned away, but still calls and purposes humanity for worship and service.

Jeremiah 29:1-4 — Though we may have experienced loss, God has not turned away from us, but comes to us with purpose.