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Trusting God In The Disappointment (by Korinn Smith)
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Trusting God In The Disappointment (by Korinn Smith)

Korinn Smith is the Communications Director at Element Church. Recently, she shared this devo with our staff at our weekly staff prayer meeting: Doesn’t life just always go our way? We get it easy and do not have to face unknown circumstances as a Christ-follower? Can you sense my sarcasm? News flas…

Vengeance Belongs To God (Declaration of Truth)
Discipleship

Vengeance Belongs To God (Declaration of Truth)

Vengeance belongs to God. He will repay.⁠ ⁠ This is a Declaration of Truth I say over my life, and how often do I need to remember this truth? How often do you?⁠ ⁠ So often, when I feel wronged or see someone else being wronged I want vengeance. I want to defend, protect, and most of all repay. But…

New Series: God Has A Name
Discipleship

New Series: God Has A Name

This Sunday we start a new series at Element Church called “God Has A Name.” What does your name mean? In some cultures, your name means everything. It is chosen with the most intimate and intentional design. If our own names and their meanings are important, don’t you think God’s name is? And His n…

You Could Be Here In One Year
Discipleship

You Could Be Here In One Year

This is En Gedi in Israel. A nature preserve where the Psalms of King David come to life. It’s one of my favorite places in Israel and you can visit this place with me one year from now on a trip of your own. ⁠ ⁠ Registrations are piling up so don’t miss your spot! Go HERE to register. Right now, we…

Declaration Of Truth: I have resurrection power!
Discipleship

Declaration Of Truth: I have resurrection power!

I have supernatural, resurrection, roll the stone away power coursing through my heart, soul, mind, and strength to love God and follow Him. ⁠ ⁠ That’s one of the most recent declarations of truth that I added to say over my life, and it’s perfect for this Easter season. ⁠ ⁠ I adapted it from a trut…

Do You Need Wisdom? (Guest Post from Pastor Derek Mowery)
Devotional

Do You Need Wisdom? (Guest Post from Pastor Derek Mowery)

Derek is the Executive Pastor at Element Church and has been on staff since the Fall of 2009. (He started out as our E:KIDZ Director) He shared this devotional thought recently with our staff: Pastor Jared and Pastor Jeff both talked a little about wisdom recently. Jared referenced the book of Prove…

I won’t be afraid, I will take God’s hand!
Discipleship

I won’t be afraid, I will take God’s hand!

I won’t be afraid, I will take God’s hand! ⁠ ⁠ God gave me this declaration of Truth to speak over my life in the midst of a season where I was overwhelmed with fear. I could take you to the spot in my home where the Lord brought peace to my heart through this statement.⁠ ⁠ Truth statements have bec…

Praying For Our Students
Discipleship

Praying For Our Students

Here is the 6th prayer for Element Church in our sermon series called “What I’m Praying For.” ⁠ ⁠ “God, we pray over the next generation. We lift up the children and teenagers who are passionate about you. We pray that they have adults in their life who will love and support them; who are passionate…

I Am A Friend Of God
Discipleship

I Am A Friend Of God

I am a friend of God! ⁠ ⁠ What a profound truth for us who believe in God through Christ. I am a friend of God! ⁠ ⁠ Not only am I a friend, but God WANTS to be my friend. Wow! ⁠ ⁠ This is a Declaration of Truth I say over my life.⁠ ⁠ Truth statements have become one of the key spiritual disciplines…

Pray This Way For The President
Discipleship

Pray This Way For The President

In 1 Timothy, Paul tells us to “Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority.” ⁠ ⁠ We don’t have a king, but we do have a president and many people who are in authority, and this is how we are to pray.⁠ ⁠ 1 Timothy 2:1-2 I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to HELP them;…

I Can Trust God
Discipleship

I Can Trust God

I can trust God! ⁠ ⁠ Such a simple statement to say, but how often do I need to actually believe it myself. ⁠ ⁠ I have no problem believing in God. The proof that God exists is undeniable to me. How anyone could look at creation, the birth of a child, or the human eye alone is a marvel in and of its…

Wisdom, Hope, And Power
Discipleship

Wisdom, Hope, And Power

Here is prayer four in our “What I’m Praying For” sermon series at Element Church : ⁠ ⁠ Oh God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, through Your Holy Spirit, we are asking you for spiritual wisdom. Connect our minds with Yours so that we may truly know You. Flood our hearts with Your light…