Faith United Methodist Church—Superior, WI

09/10/2026

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Growing in Trust
Following God often takes us through unfamiliar territory, but He is faithful to lead us into His good plans.

Most of us can look back and see moments when God asked us to step beyond what felt comfortable. Maybe it was a call to forgive, to act generously, or to walk into something unfamiliar. These invitations can feel overwhelming—but they’re actually signs that God is drawing us deeper into relationship with Him.

Our natural tendency is to set boundaries around the areas where we feel safe following God. We might not say it out loud, but our hearts sometimes whisper, “I’ll trust You here, Lord, but not there.” It’s an honest impulse, and God isn’t surprised by it. But He loves us too much to let us settle for a small story when He has a larger, grander one in mind (Ephesians 3:20).

When God challenges us beyond our self-determined limits, He isn’t testing us—He’s inviting us into a higher level of trust. No matter how far we’ve come, there’s always more of His goodness to discover. Each new step of surrender is an opportunity to experience His faithfulness in ways we haven’t yet imagined.

The Christian life isn’t about arriving. It’s about following. And the One who leads us knows the way, loves the journey, and has already prepared what’s ahead. All we have to do is take the next step.

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09/09/2026

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A Call to Commitment

The Lord will equip you with everything needed for carrying out His will.

How do you respond when God calls you to do something that seems beyond your capabilities? Do you hesitate—or give Him reasons why He must have picked the wrong person? That’s exactly how Moses responded. But the exchange at the burning bush reveals two questions that can steady us when we feel overwhelmed by what God is asking.

1. Who is God? Presenting Himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Ex. 3:6), the Lord called Himself by the name “I AM WHO I AM” (v. 14). The sovereign, self-existent, promise-keeping God wasn’t introducing Himself to a stranger but was reminding Moses whose voice he was hearing.

2. Who am I? When Moses questioned whether he was the right man for the job, God didn’t list Moses’ qualifications. He gave him something better: “I will be with you” (v. 12). Moses’ adequacy wasn’t the point—God’s presence was. And the same is true for us. Our sufficiency comes not from our own strength but from Christ and the indwelling Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians 3:5).

Has God given you a daunting task? He knows your limitations better than you do and has already accounted for them. So, instead of worrying whether you are enough, focus instead on the truth that He is.

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09/08/2026

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Living in God’s Grace
God’s grace is endless, and He invites us to make it our home.

Since all of Paul’s letters begin with an expression of God’s grace, we may be tempted to think that it is simply a customary word of greeting. But in reality, God’s grace is our foundation and the very atmosphere in which we live as believers in Christ.

Grace is the undeserved favor of God. And according to Ephesians 2:8, it’s the means by which we are saved through faith. Romans 5:2 says that by our faith, we have “obtained our introduction … into this grace in which we stand.” Grace isn’t a one-time gift—it sustains us throughout life and into eternity. And it never ceases to do its work in us. That’s why Paul could confidently say, “He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus” (Phil. 1:6).

Sometimes it’s difficult to see righteousness in ourselves, because we know how weak and flawed we are. But even that awareness can draw us closer to Christ. If we’ve been saved, then the Lord lives in us and we in Him (1 John 4:13). Jesus is our righteousness (1 Corinthians 1:30), and He’s actively producing His fruit in our life as we abide in Him. This process, known as sanctification, is God’s grace working to align our character with the Son’s. So let’s stand firm in divine grace and trust God to complete what He started.

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09/02/2026

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The Truth Will Set You Free

God’s Word reminds us of the joy and freedom of belonging to Jesus

What does it mean to belong to Jesus? This question gets at the heart of our identity as believers—and understanding the answer brings profound joy and peace.

God made a way for us to be part of His family. Before the foundation of the world, He planned our redemption so that we who were far from Him could be brought near through Christ. This reality defines our identity as God’s children. It stands as a rock that stabilizes us when fears and anxieties threaten to overwhelm us.

In spite of this, many believers become unsettled when they think about their sin nature. Knowing that the Lord opposes sin, they become fearful and ashamed. We need to remind ourselves of God’s Word, which assures us there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1).

Keep in mind that the Father has welcomed you as one of His own. And that means you are somebody very special to God. In fact, you are so dear to Him that He sent His only Son into a sinful world to die on the cross so you could be near to Him. This is pure, unadulterated grace—God’s love poured out for us.

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08/31/2026

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Celebrating Spiritual Growth

Spiritual growth isn’t about achieving perfection—it’s about genuine transformation.

Do you ever wonder if you’re actually growing spiritually or just going through the motions? It’s a fair question. Many of us show up to church, pray, and read our Bible—but genuine transformation can be harder to measure.

Thankfully, spiritual growth isn’t mysterious. God is at work in us, and the following are evidence of His transforming power:

Growing hunger for Christ. When we taste what life with Jesus is like, we want more. He calls Himself the bread of life (John 6:35), and the more we experience Him, the more we crave His presence because we’ve discovered something genuinely satisfying.

Sharpening discernment. The closer we walk with Jesus, the clearer we see. We recognize what’s true, as opposed to what just sounds good. The Holy Spirit trains our spiritual senses to perceive what we once would have missed.

Expanding capacity to love. Perhaps the clearest sign of growth is that we care about people we once would have ignored. The Holy Spirit softens our heart toward difficult people and enables us to love beyond our natural capacity.

Growth isn’t about spiritual perfection—it’s about transformation. And that’s something to celebrate.

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08/29/2026

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Evidence of Our Growth

As we draw closer to God, the evidence of spiritual growth becomes visible in our daily life.

We all want to see evidence that we’re growing in faith, but the signs aren’t always dramatic. Most of the time, they show up quietly, in the everyday moments of life.

Spiritual growth often shows up in our relationships. We find ourselves offering forgiveness where we once held grudges. We extend patience to people who used to exhaust us. Consider our Savior, who asked God to forgive the very ones crucifying Him (Luke 23:34). That kind of love doesn’t come naturally to us; it’s the fruit of a life increasingly shaped by God’s presence.

Growth also changes what satisfies us. Over time, we find less fulfillment in what the world offers and more in simply drawing near to God. As our trust deepens, we discover how faithful He truly is, which becomes its own invitation to trust Him more.

Eventually, obedience stops feeling like obligation. The psalmist wrote, “O how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day” (Psalm 119:97). That delight is born not from duty but from love—the natural response of a heart that has come to know God’s goodness firsthand.

These aren’t achievements to strive for. They’re signs of what God is already doing in us. Intentionally seek time in His presence and watch how good things take root.

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08/24/2026

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Made for Praise

God is worthy of your worship. Come before Him with a heart ready to praise.

Have you ever considered how you treat the Lord? Some people lift prayer request after prayer request and yet fail to give Him glory and praise. When that’s the case, they may be attempting to use the Lord to fulfill their needs and desires without demonstrating love for Him.

1 Peter 2:9 says God’s people should “proclaim [His] excellencies.” Our concerns are of great importance to Him, but He also wants us to come to Him with a worshipful heart, not an attitude of self-centeredness.

You may ask, “What’s the point of praise?” When you begin to extol the Lord, your focus shifts to Him. Then you will start recalling the ways He’s impacted your life. As Psalm 105:5 says, “Remember His wonders which He has done.” Praising the Lord is one of Scripture’s principal themes. We’re told to do so joyfully (Ps. 100:1), all throughout the day (Psalm 113:3), and in the presence of others (Psalm 108:3; Psalm 111:1).

Take some time today to reflect on the Lord’s mighty work of salvation in your life. Praise the Father for His faithfulness and righteousness. When your heart is full of praise, worries will diminish, and you’ll trust God to provide for your needs in His own timing.

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08/24/2026

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Our God Is Able

Jesus is our greatest example of unwavering trust in the Father through every circumstance.

Jesus knew what it meant to have limited financial resources, to have those closest to Him question His actions, and to be rejected by those He sought to serve (Matthew 8:20; Mark 3:21; John 6:66-67). Yet in spite of such opposition, He didn’t let circumstances affect His trust in the Father.

We’re called to follow Jesus’ example by believing that God is able to do what He’s promised. For instance, Hebrews 7:25 assures salvation for whoever comes to God through Jesus. The Father will pardon everybody who has genuine faith in His Son and will make each one a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17). No matter what trouble a person may have caused, the Lord invites him or her to draw near in faith and receive the gift of everlasting life. God also promises to establish in truth everyone who trusts in Him (Romans 16:25). Through His Word and Spirit, we start to see things as our Father does, which helps us understand what pleases Him.

By believing that God keeps His promises, we grow stronger in our faith and gain peace. Hardships that would once have thrown us off course lose their power. Hope replaces discouragement, and trust overcomes doubt. Next time trouble comes, focus on God’s promises and ability to care for you

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08/24/2026

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No Trial Is Beyond God’s Help

When difficulties arise, trust that the Lord will stay true to His promises.

Scripture is filled with many wonderful promises from the Lord, but we often struggle to accept them as true in our own life. God wants us to believe that He’s willing and able to do what He has said He will accomplish.

God assures us we don’t have to give in to sin (1 Corinthians 10:13). Jesus experienced this truth when the Holy Spirit led Him into the wilderness for an encounter with Satan (Matt. 4:1-11). Our Savior successfully resisted the Devil’s enticements by recalling who the Father is and what He had promised.

The world we live in has a lot of traps, and they can be hard to detect. For example, Peter had a conversation with a servant girl and ended up denying that he knew Jesus Christ (Matthew 26:69-74). Like the disciple, we sometimes have trouble recognizing a situation’s potential danger, but our heavenly Father understands what is involved—and He knows just how we should respond.

When you face temptation or encounter an unexpected difficulty, the approach needs to be the same. Turn your attention to the Lord, and keep it there until your mind is filled with the knowledge of Him. Allow the Scriptures to guide your prayers, and stand firm until the promised help comes.

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