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“Come and see!” The invitation to follow Jesus was just that simple for the early disciples. We can complicate making disciples when introducing our friends, family to Jesus is an invitation to Come and see what I have experienced. If you want to know more about what it means to make disciples, check out Discovering Discipleship the second Sunday of each month. For more information or to RSVP for the Zoom class, click here. https://newlife.church/discovering-discipleship/ Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

Who has encouraged you in your faith recently? God often brings people into our lives that pour into us when we need it most. Those folks fill a specific role in our spiritual walk, and they may never get recognition for that encouragement. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

Have you noticed how many times our spiritual walk is tied to gardening or farming? If you have ever planting a garden or even flowers in or around your home, you know that gardening takes patience. The seeds get planted, but they have to grow to produce fruit. In our spiritual lives it is the same way. We have to continually tend to the spiritual disciplines in order to grow, to produce fruit. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

Back in my playground days, I wanted to be picked first for the team. People don’t remember you if you are picked after first (unless your last, but that is for another time!). The truth is, the rest of the team is picked after the first person and the order is so much less important. They simply part of the team. What does that mean? Check out today’s devotional. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

What are you thankful for today? As you watch/listen to this devotion, walk through the spiritual exercises that Tom leads. Meditate on the four prompts. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this video in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

The miracles of Jesus were never for himself. The miracles recorded in scripture were for others. Where do you see the power of Jesus in your life today? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this video in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

Through prayer we can speak with God at any time, but God wants our relationship with Him to be more than just a one-sided conversation. But how do we hear God’s voice in our lives? Let’s take a look at Psalm 119:9-16 and see what it means to hear God speak. What did you hear God saying to you through this devotional? Share what you learned, prayer request, or concerns with us in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church.

It’s not always the easiest path to follow God. His calling on our life can mean challenges. Remain faithful to what God has called you too. Like Abram, you might not be able to see the great things that will be done because you were faithful in the small things. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

Special Guest, Ralph Kinney Bennett, shares an article he previously wrote about Independence Day to focus our thoughts on our freedom in Christ and thanksgiving. We'd love to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or questions in the comments section below. For more information on who we are, what we believe and when we meet, visit http://newlife.church.

“Come to me, all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28 “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness, for His name’s sake.” - Psalm 23:1-3 Our Good Shepherd wants us to find rest and yet in our modern world we find ourselves without rest. There are many things that cause physical as well as spiritual fatigue. Check out this video to find out five things that cause us to be fatigue and not find rest, and how the Good Shepherd wants to lead us to rest found in Him. If you missed the message from Psalm 23 on rest, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/HyGPF8Q5zNw Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/

Are you following a path of your own desires or one of great design and purpose? Brett and guest Deric share practical ways to follow God's leading from Psalm 23.

Friendship can be difficult to define. Sometimes we are good ones, sometimes we are not. As you watch this devotional, think about where you can be a “friend who loves at all times.” Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

The first line of a good book pulls you into the story. It sets the stage for the ups and downs the characters will go through in their journey. We don’t know what the outcome will be from the first line, but the author does. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

What does the Bible say about pride? Brett shoes in this devotional. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

Do you feel like you've come to a point in life where you don't think you can ever be redeemed? Preston shares a message of hope and restoration from Psalm 23.

We are going to make mistakes. They might not be huge, life altering mistakes, but we will fail from time to time. That doesn’t mean that we should give up. Instead, we need to confess that we have made a mistake and keep pursuing God. 1 John 1:9 states “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Join a Bible reading group! Visit newlife;church/bible 2022 or newlife.church/hero and sign up today! Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

We were not designed to go through life alone. When we need to work on something like our health, it is easier to do it with a friend. What did Sean challenge you to do through this video? For help with life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups come to CR on Friday nights, 7pm at the nZone. For more information visit newlife.church/cr. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

When we looked at Proverbs 15:1-2 last time, we considered the gentle answer. It has the power to diffuse a situation. As we continue our devotional on these verses, we will dive into the harsh words side. Is there a time when harsh words are needed and beneficial? If you missed part 1, you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/okElgiBFcF4 Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

Are you feeing tired? Where do you find rest and restoration for your soul? As we continue in our series highlighting Psalm 23, Brett shares a message of hope and rest in The Good Shepherd.

Stories knit us together. From the stories of “remember the time when…” to “When I was…” these help others understand who we are, what is important to us. This is why it is important to tell the stories of God in our everyday lives. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this video in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!