Romans 7:18-8:16 How can you experience the transforming work of the Spirit? 1. Admit and take ownership for the spiritual struggle within you 18 For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it…

1. Someone who is devoted to God’s Word Ezra 7 1 After these things, during the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah, 2 the son of Shallum, the son of Zadok, the son of Ahitub, 3 the son of Amariah, the son of…

The Parables of the Kingdom Matthew 13:31-35 31 He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. 32 Though it is the smallest of all your seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a…

We have been studying James this year, with a focus on what it means to “Live it.” So with a heart to help, we collected women’s and children’s clothes and shrink wrapped them to send to Haiti. The clothes will be resold on the streets of Haiti, providing a micro-business opportunity and income for Haitian…

Heartline Christmas Outreach 2012 “Do not merely listen to the Word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” James 1:22

Sitting by our beautiful lake at Crossline. Thinking of you and missing you. Thanking God for summer, but looking forward to MOPS and Bible study groups beginning in 2 more weeks.  Our girlfriends will be back on campus! Listening to the geese honking. Even our 4-legged friends are waddling around the lake, anxious to have…

Below is the prayer I journaled today. After writing out my prayer I reveiwed it and thought of Scriptures that supported my prayer requests. I then claimed those Scriptures as the basis for praying God’s will to be done in my life. Using the Scriptures as the basis for our prayers renews our mind with…

The Power of the Gospel to Change Your Life Romans 1:1-6 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God — 2 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures 3 regarding his Son, who as to his human nature was…

What plans do you have for the summer? It is the first official week of summer, which always sets my brain in motion considering all the ways I can maximize this idyllic season of sun and fun.  After all, we live in the Shangri-La of summer destinations. People pay big bucks to vacation here. I…

Man Up! 1 John 2:12-14 I write to you, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven on account of his name. 13 I write to you, fathers, because you have known him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I write to you,…

Retreats used to scare me.  But now I’m a big fan.  Here’s how it happened…

I get it. I understand. Because they used to scare me, too. When I first joined my church staff as Director of Women’s Ministries, my usually kind and sensitive mother said, “Now you have to attend women’s retreats.” A detail I had overlooked in my job acceptance.  Indeed, I would not only have to plan,…

Have you ever had someone challenge you to prove the truthfulness of the gospel scientifically? Some people believe that the ultimate truth test is science. In actuality, science and the scientific method are built upon philosophical assumptions. The reliability of observation, repetitive results and the predictability of future outcomes are all assumptions that make up…

Our 2012 Retreat was amazing…seriously amazing!!! . Check out the pictures on the Heartline home page! Some Heartline clothing is still available for purchase.

The MOPS Girls are back on campus… The MOPS Girls are back on campus…  sing to the melody of “The Boys are Back in Town” 🙂 Tuesday mornings, the most adorable moms and children take over our campus and fill every corner with laughter, chatter and fun. Where else can a mom find such an…

• Raised in New Jersey to a Catholic father and Jewish mother • Left religion at 13 when his father rejected the positions of the Catholic Church • Attended Cornell University graduating with a BA in English • Became a stand-up comedian and appeared on TV and in smaller acting roles • Landed comedy show,…

Remember the rainstorm last weekend?  It was the type of weekend that invites you to stay home, build a fire and snuggle up with a blanket on the couch and rest. Or read a book. Or watch a movie. And have comfort food for dinner. On our menu that evening was meatloaf~ a beefy, saucy,…

Mitt’s biography • Born into a tight knit, successful and politically influential family: father George Romney was president of American Motors, Governor of Michigan and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development • Attended Stanford, BYU, Harvard Law and Business Schools • Worked for Bain Consulting and Bain Investments • Spearheaded the successful turn-around of the…

Psalm 19:1 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Isaiah 43:6-7 6 I will say to the north, ‘Give them up!’ and to the south, ‘Do not hold them back.’ Bring my sons from afar and my daughters from the ends of the earth- 7 everyone…

1 John 2:3-6 3 We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands. 4 Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person. 5 But if anyone obeys his word, love for God is truly made…

Thank you for your donations of toys and blankets to our Christmas Without Borders outreach! Your generosity enabled us to bless families and children in Mexico with warmth, smiles and lots of Christmas joy. A group from Crossline joined IYI (International Youth Initiative) to make the trip to Mexico on December 17th to bring the…

Luke 2:1-20 Luke 2:1-7 1In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2(This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3And everyone went to his own town to register. 4So Joseph also went up from the town of…