Tuesday, March 3 Today's Passage: John 3:5-21 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.7 You should not be surprised at my saying...
Monday, March 2 Today's Passage: Romans 12:9-21 Love in Action Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be...
Just as we see Christ meeting tangible needs as well as spiritual needs, we partner with organizations both locally and globally who share this vision of holistic gospel ministry. We volunteer with and financially support 20 non-profits in Colorado Springs who care for and empower the most...
Saturday, February 29 Today's Passage: Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures,he leads me beside quiet waters,he refreshes my soul.He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even...
Friday, February 28 Today's Passage: Philippians 4:4-9 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice? Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your...
Thursday, February 27 Today's Passage: Isaiah 26:1-5 A Song of Praise In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah We have a strong city; God makes salvation its walls and ramparts Open the gates that the righteous nation may enter, the nation that keeps faith. You...
Wednesday, February 26 Today's Passage: Mark 4:35-41 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. A furious...
It is my distinct pleasure to welcome Rev. Michael Thornton into the position of Assistant Pastor of Discipleship at First Pres. On Sunday, Michael was ordained and installed by the ECO Presbytery of the West. We had a wonderful time of celebration with First Pres and St. James Presbyterian...
A few weeks ago now, we gathered as a church to reveal a set of values, a kind of code to keep us focused as we track our way through life together, The First Pres Way: 7 Values in Our Pursuit of Jesus. The fifth one is about our opportunity and responsibility to share the good news of Jesus...
Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote to a small community of pastors in training: “Let him who cannot be alone beware of community. ... Let him who is not in community beware of being alone.” We need each other and the joy of coming together. Solitude can be a gift, but alone is no...