Posts by Courtney Lalani

Prepare for Worship Saturday, May 9 By: Ryan Brasington START DEVOTIONAL Hey, Church!  As I head off on a sabbatical next week, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your many years of love, support, and prayers.  When Julie and I joined the staff at Rio, we were 23 and 22 years old (funny how I’m unrecognizable in this picture and Julie has literally not…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Friday, May 15 Today, we behold Jesus, the beloved Son, who stands with sinners and fulfills all righteousness. Together we will pray (P.R.A.Y.) each day – ‘P’: Pausing to be still as we come into the presence of the Lord. ‘R’: Rejoicing as we remember who our God is and what He has done, and Reflecting…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Thursday, May 14 Today, we look away from ourselves and fix our hope on the mighty Savior who cleanses and restores. Together we will pray (P.R.A.Y.) each day – ‘P’: Pausing to be still as we come into the presence of the Lord. ‘R’: Rejoicing as we remember who our God is and what He has done, and…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Wednesday, May 13 Today, we ask the Lord to make our repentance real, fruitful, and pleasing to him. Together we will pray (P.R.A.Y.) each day – ‘P’: Pausing to be still as we come into the presence of the Lord. ‘R’: Rejoicing as we remember who our God is and what He has done, and Reflecting on His…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Tuesday, May 12 Today, we come honestly before the Lord, trusting that confession leads us into his mercy. Together we will pray (P.R.A.Y.) each day – ‘P’: Pausing to be still as we come into the presence of the Lord. ‘R’: Rejoicing as we remember who our God is and what He has done, and Reflecting on…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Monday, May 11 Today, we come before the Lord, asking him to prepare our hearts for the coming King. Together we will pray (P.R.A.Y.) each day – ‘P’: Pausing to be still as we come into the presence of the Lord. ‘R’: Rejoicing as we remember who our God is and what He has done, and Reflecting on His…

Prepare for Worship Saturday, May 2 By: Ryan Brasington START DEVOTIONAL Hey, Church!  We will begin a new sermon series this Sunday in the book of Matthew. Interpreting a book of the Bible can be greatly helped by understanding the historical context of its author. A great resource for gaining insight into New Testament books is by Carson & Moo, An Introduction to…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Friday, May 8 Joseph leads his family to the sleepy, unknown town of Nazareth. Together we will pray (P.R.A.Y.) each day – ‘P’: Pausing to be still as we come into the presence of the Lord. ‘R’: Rejoicing as we remember who our God is and what He has done, and Reflecting on His word. ‘A’: Asking God to…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Thursday, May 7 Herod is a wicked and evil man seeking to maintain control and power at all costs. Together we will pray (P.R.A.Y.) each day – ‘P’: Pausing to be still as we come into the presence of the Lord. ‘R’: Rejoicing as we remember who our God is and what He has done, and Reflecting on His word.…