An Awe-Deinz of One Church at Home

An Awe-Deinz of One Church at Home ​Our Vision:
Communities Captivated by The TRUTH, Reached by the GOSPEL, and Alive in WORSHIP.

Our mission:
WORD(Shapes us) - 2 Timothy 3:16–17
WITNESS(Sends us) - Matthew 28:19–20
WORSHIP(Satisfies us) - Psalm 96:3–9; Revelation 7:9

24/08/2026

From Death to Life

Many of us unfortunately know what it feels like to lose a loved one. And we've longed to have just a few more hours with them here on earth.

John 11 tells the story of Lazarus—a man who died but, by the power of God through His Son, Jesus Christ, was brought back to life four days later. It was a miracle. What was dead became alive again! And yet, we only know that Lazarus’ physical body was resurrected.

In this passage from Romans, Paul writes about a different type of resurrection—the best kind of resurrection. Unlike Lazarus, Jesus' resurrection wasn't merely physical, but also one of the Spirit. It wasn't temporary, but permanent.

But before Jesus’ resurrection, he willingly faced a painful, slow, emotional death. Jesus died that death for you. He suffered on the cross for you. He bore the weight of all sin and affliction so that you might live with Him forever.

The Bible tells us how this story ends, but on the day that Jesus died, the people who loved Him did not know its end. They mourned, they grieved, they wept. Jesus' death felt final, but it wasn't.

You might have a friend or family member who’s far from God, who doesn’t know the good news that comes after mourning. Or you might be in that same period of uncertainty—feeling like you don’t know the rest of the story.

When you've been united with Jesus by accepting the truth that He died in your place, as well as His free gift of grace, you can know that you have passed from death to life—forever! Your eternity is secure with Him. You can have joy and hope, and you can share it with others.

22/08/2026

Learning to Live Humbly

Have you ever met an angry Christian?

You may have come across Christians who seem to grumble, complain, or even speak harshly about other people. Maybe you’ve even been that person at times in your own life.

If we're not careful, we can easily become self-righteous within Christianity. After all, we know the truth and others may not. You might see how tempting it can be to look down on others, demean them, or consider them as worse off than ourselves.

But this misses the point of the gospel of Jesus.

The gospel tells us that all of us begin at the same starting point. And it’s only by grace through faith that we come to salvation and learn the truth about God’s love for us.

That doesn’t make us any better than other Christians! In fact, as Paul says in Ephesians 4:2, we should actually be humble and gentle with others, rather than harsh and critical. He says we are to be patient with one another, helping each other in every way possible so we can all grow together.

These ideas aren’t original to Paul. They actually came from how Jesus lived his life. As followers of Jesus, we too should strive to be gentle, humble, and patient with everyone in our lives. Regardless of whether they look or think a different way, every person deserves dignity, patience, and love.

Take some time today to consider a few ways that you can grow in patience, humility, and love with others. It could be slowing down long enough for people to know you care, saying something encouraging to someone, or admitting that you’ve made a mistake.

Make the decision today to live in humility and grace with others.

21/08/2026

Tears of Faith

Have you ever had your heart broken? Or your dreams shattered? Or had your plans crushed by reality?

That happened to the Jewish people when they were forced to leave their homes and become exiles in a foreign land. Their grief was surely deep and their questions surely plenty, but even their tears couldn’t stop new growth.

Recorded in Psalm 126, regarding the time “when the Lord brought back his exiles to Jerusalem…”

“Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭126:5 NLT‬‬

Like the Israelites, you might be in a season of unexpected sadness, but joy, fruit, and abundance are waiting on the other side.

Are you worried about someone in your family? Are you frustrated with someone at work? Are you devastated or numb regarding a situation in your life? Are you baffled by what you see on the news? Is your health failing you? Is this season not quite what you’d hoped?

Maybe you truly want to make a difference and you want the people around you to know God, but it’s hard—because you’re trudging forward through tears.

The great news is, seeds aren’t picky about moisture, and tears can be a catalyst for growth.

Like any good book or movie, there’s conflict before there’s resolution. Like a woman in labor, there’s pain before there’s new life. Like a prisoner, there’s the angst of captivity before there’s the relief of freedom. Like any real farmer knows, there’s dirt and sweat before there’s any kind of harvest.

We don’t always get to choose the environment in which we sow seeds. But regardless, we—people made in the image of God—are called to love Him and love people, to be fruitful and multiply, to go and make disciples, and to trust Him with our grief.

Joy is often preceded by tears, which should give us great hope.

So, let’s continue to do the good work God has put before us. Let’s continue to plant seeds in faith, even through tears. Let’s honor Him as we sow our seeds and trust Him with the harvest.

20/08/2026

The Sweetness of Patience

Have you ever plucked fruit prematurely?

Perhaps you were drawn in by its vibrant color or sweet scent moving through the air. But when you took the first bite, you realized it lacked the ripeness you anticipated. Everything seemed right at first glance, but there was one missing ingredient…

Time.

Even the simple act of picking fruit can teach us about time and patience:

"Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You, too, be patient and stand firm because the Lord's coming is near."
James 5:7-8

The author, James, penned these words under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to a community of new Jewish converts to Christianity, dispersed throughout various regions. These early Christians faced many trials, including persecution and opposition, because of their newfound faith. James’ call to wait patiently and endure was more than mere words on a page; they were a lifeline of hope and encouragement in the midst of adversity.

And just as those early believers confronted trials, we, too, will encounter challenges and suffering in our Christian journey. And, just like those early believers, you can choose patience—allowing the fruit of the Spirit to ripen within you, no matter the season of life. And when you do, your character will mature, your faith will deepen, and your relationship with God will become sweeter than you could imagine.

Patience always bears the fruit of perseverance and strength, even today and even for you!

19/08/2026

Be Strong and Courageous

When Paul wrote to the Corinthian church, believers were experiencing division, competition, immorality, and confusion about their faith. After correcting them and teaching them how to live Spirit-filled lives, Paul summarized his desire for them:

“Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love.”
1 Corinthians 16:13–14 NLT

Be on guard…
Paul reminded them to stay watchful over their lives, community, and choices. If they were not spiritually alert, they could easily fall for lies, deception, and temptation.

Stand firm…
Immorality was being tolerated within the church. Paul reminded them that they were one body and needed to stand firm in their faith. Their goal should be to please God—not people.

Be courageous. Be strong…
The Corinthians needed to stand together against spiritual attacks. They were called to courageously use their gifts and talents to strengthen the church, even when doing so was uncomfortable or counter-cultural.

And do everything with love…
Paul makes this clear in 1 Corinthians 13: even if we do everything right, have great faith, and follow God’s commands, it means nothing without love. Strength and courage must always be centered on God’s love.

Without love, standing firm can become self-righteousness, strength can become stubbornness, and courage can become arrogance.

So, what steps will you take to stand firm in what you believe with strength and courage? Remember: God fights for you, and His Spirit is with you. He empowers you to stand boldly and share His love.

18/08/2026

Called to Love

You’ll never fully agree with another person—because there’s not a single person just like you. That means there won’t be anyone with your exact viewpoint on life, politics, money, relationships, or religion.

You are unique, and so is the person next to you.

But even though we're all different, we are still called to love each other. Jesus Himself has said, “Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another” (John 13:34 NIV).

When Jesus commanded us to love others, He didn’t say that we had to agree with people first. In fact, in the book of Matthew, He specifically tells people to love even their enemies (Matthew 5:44). So if love is for everyone, what does love look like?

Love considers others first.
Love looks for the best in people.
Love shows respect.
Love seeks unity.
Love isn’t selfish.
Love displays patience.

To love means to give of yourself. Love involves revealing your heart to people who could potentially wound it, and thinking about the needs of others before we think of our own. Loving others in this way isn’t easy—but it’s how Jesus loves us.

When we love people like Jesus, we reflect His love to the world, which helps build His kingdom on earth as it is in heaven.

There will always be things we have to “agree to disagree on.” There will always be people we don’t understand or relate to. There will still be times when we get hurt, or unintentionally hurt others. But Jesus’ command to love people wasn’t reliant on our feelings or circumstances.

So if we want the world to be radically transformed by His love, then we need to learn how to put our differences aside, and love each other like Jesus loves us.

17/08/2026

Walking in the Light

Have you ever walked in darkness?

Maybe your power went out during a storm, or you were stranded on the road with car trouble. Walking in darkness can be scary, and it can be dangerous. Having a light makes everything better, and the same is true in our spiritual journeys.

How we find that light in the midst of darkness is actually pretty straightforward: Psalm 119 says that God's Word is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. In other words, the Bible itself is a light—that points to THE Light. It's our guide. It helps us make decisions to follow Christ and to not walk in darkness.

Just as Jesus is the light of the world, we are called to reflect His light into the world. When we intentionally choose to walk in His light, we embrace truth, righteousness, and love.

Walking in the light means surrendering our old ways, seeking God's guidance, and allowing His Spirit to shape our thoughts, actions, and attitudes.

As we walk in the light, a beautiful transformation occurs: we find fellowship with one another. This light of Christ not only illuminates our individual paths but also creates a bond of unity among believers. It’s how we discover the joy of shared faith, encouragement, and accountability. It is through this bond that we are reminded that we are not alone on our journey.

Today, reflect on your walk with Christ. Are you consciously choosing to walk in His light? Are you growing in community? And are you fully embracing the cleansing power of Jesus' blood, allowing His grace to purify your life?

As you reflect, think about ways you can grow closer to God, experiencing the abundant life He has promised, and become a beacon of His light in a world that so desperately needs it.

16/08/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Erlyn! 🎂

May your special day be filled with the joy of the Lord and the peace that comes from His presence. As you celebrate another year of life, may God continue to guide your steps, strengthen your faith, and pour out His abundant blessings over you.

We thank God for your life and the light you bring to those around you. Keep walking boldly in His purpose — the best is yet to come! 🙌✨

📖 “The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me.” – Psalm 138:8 (NIV)

15/08/2026

Keep Doing Good

Do you remember the last time you were completely exhausted? Maybe you spent days working on something difficult, felt depleted from helping others, or faced setbacks that made you want to give up. We all grow tired.

Paul understood this. Writing to the Galatians during a difficult time of persecution and suffering, he encouraged them:

“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 6:9

Paul reminds us of an important truth: **Even good people can grow tired of doing good.

That’s why we must keep going. Continue helping others. Continue sharing the hope of Jesus. Continue living the way God wants us to live.

God knows we will become weary. When we are tired and frustrated, we may even question why we keep doing these things. But Galatians 6:9 calls us to persevere.

Think of a farmer. He works hard to plant his crops, but he must wait months before seeing the harvest. In the same way, our faithfulness may not produce immediate results, but God promises that **there will be a harvest if we do not give up.

Like the Christians in Galatia, we are called to persevere in living godly lives and helping those around us. The reward may come during our lifetime or in heaven, but either way, our faithfulness matters.

Your work matters. Your life matters. The way you love and serve others has value.

So take time today to consider the good you have done—and the good you can still do.

Who can you help?
Who can you encourage?
Who can you share the hope of Jesus with?
How can you continue living a godly life?

If you feel weary or defeated, make a commitment today: Don’t give up.

Persevere through whatever season you are in, trusting that God sees your faithfulness and that, at the proper time, there will be a harvest for those who finish well.

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