presence: Be with god
The best thing you will get from this church is God. We really believe God is full of love for you. The life-giving presence of Jesus is available to you today. Our vision is to be a people committed to a daily practice of seeking God together.
The presence of God is our birthright as spiritual sons and daughters. In God’s presence, we are healed; our imaginations come alive with vision. Misconceptions that have grown with distance melt away in renewed love. It is where we experience both the burning holiness of our Father and the covering mercy of the Son.
Here we remember our truest identity as the Spirit sings and speaks and pours out love. The presence of God is our joy, rest, reward, and the distinguishing feature of God’s people.
Scroll down for recommended practices and resources to pursue presence in your life.
Practicing Presence in Everyday Life
Here are some examples of ways to practice spending time in God’s presence:
Resources on Presence
Finding practical ways to incorporate spiritual practices into your life isn’t easy. It takes time to develop a rhythm, and these recommended resources are available to help you get started:
Sermons and talks
Vision Sundays: John 17:24-26 by Caleb Clardy (September 12, 2021)
Books and Articles
The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer
The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence
Digital Tools
Lectio 365: mobile app with morning and evening prayers for every day of the year
Daily Lectionary: website and mobile app with scheduled, pre-assigned daily Bible readings
Read Scripture: mobile app by the Bible Project for daily Scripture reading
Bible in One Year: mobile app by Alpha International for daily Scripture reading
Inner Room: mobile app and personal prayer tool to track the things that matter to you
“God is here when we are wholly unaware of it. He is manifest only when and as we are aware of His Presence. If we cooperate with [the Spirit of God] in loving obedience, God will manifest Himself to us, and that will be the difference between a nominal Christian life and a life radiant with the light of His face.”
Download our workbook
This guide can help you make a plan to follow Jesus in your everyday life. In this PDF, you will find some diagnostic questions and thoughts to help get you started in making a Presence, Formation & Love Plan.
You can also pickup a print version of this workbook at our in-person Sunday gatherings. Questions? Contact us.