Category Archives: Discipleship

Listen, Love, Pray and Healing

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Pastor Jesse

One of the most effective practices we’ve embraced at Love First Coast is praying for others in a way that brings restoration and healing.  It’s pretty simple, really.  We listen to folks who are hurting.  We love them where they are. … Continue reading →

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Why We Take Short Term Mission Trips

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Pastor Jesse

My friend Carleene recently sent me some articles by the Gospel Coalition that raised some concerns about short term missions.  There’s been a fair amount of research and a great deal of reflection on the pluses and minuses of such … Continue reading →

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When The Spirit Leads the Retreat!

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Pastor Jesse

When the Spirit leads a retreat, the experiences you have are exactly what you need. Continue reading →

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Kingdom Authority. Kingdom Power.

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Pastor Jesse

  In short, God is a King.  We are his adopted children, the royal citizens of God’s Kingdom.  Like a good Father and a wise king, God does not spoil us.  He gives us vital and important work to do … Continue reading →

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Micropost: “I like friends.”

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Holly Wiegreffe

“By the seventh day God completed His work which he had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done.” (Genesis 2:2)   When I hear this passaged preached, it is usually focused … Continue reading →

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