is about “one BIG idea.” A big idea with many applications. Even though it is big, it is also very simple idea and thus, profound. The one BIG idea is this, “Believe In God.”
Belief is the starting point which leads to
Transparency. Transparency, on our part, leads to faith.
Faith leads to trust and
Trust leads to
Transformation, transformation of a person’s thinking, attitudes and actions. Believing in God is ultimately believing that God loves you, God wants a living relationship with you and God is intimately involved in your life to draw you to himself. Now that’s a BIG idea!
To say, Believe in God seems crudely simplistic like saying, “If you are thirsty, drink water.” But we all know that if we don’t drink water we will not only stay thirsty, we will eventually die of dehydration. Believing in God is essential to an authentic, intimate, life-changing spiritual life.
YouChurch.org is created to build on this one BIG idea because it points directly to the life, ministry, suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus. It is God’s BIG idea to give us the undeserved but amazing invitation of grace to follow Him not only with our words but in our thinking and actions. YouChurch.org is built on the belief that the Bible, Old and New Testaments, are the inspired and authoritative Word of God for faith, doctrine and conduct. We embrace the proclamations of belief made in the Apostles Creed and Nicene Creed, ancient statements that have clarified what Christians believe through the centuries. Like we said, we are all about a BIG idea with many applications.
YouChurch.org is about inviting people to step into the will and purpose of God, by believing that God is initiating the relationship. Believe that God is tapping you on the shoulder and whispering in your ear to get your attention. Believe that God is making himself available to you to learn from and enjoy in every area of your life, an authentic, transforming spiritual life that all starts with one BIG idea.
YouChurch is a collection of inspirational resources designed to help you encounter God in an authentic, intimate and life-changing way. Our desire is to provide Biblical resources and direction to guide you, no matter where you are on your spiritual journey and to help you orient your heart to seek God with all of your heart, soul, mind and strength.
Check out “Whenever, Wherever, Worship.” Each episode is 15-20 minute worship experience designed not for a large crowd but for a person sitting in front of a computer screen, tablet or smart phone. Each experience is based on a theme where you are led to read scripture, pray, and learn. You will be inspired in the watching and listening and in the silence as you encounter God.
Sacred Thumbprint explore the question, “What is God doing to get my attention?” Go to “Sacred Thumbprint” and take the Thumbprint quiz to answer the question. After you complete the quiz you will be given one of six a profiles will help to identify way God may be tapping you on the shoulder or whispering in your ear. You will have access to profile devotionals and expanded teaching on many ways God may be using to get your attention.
We are very excited to invite you to take a spiritual journey down, “Ezekiel River.” Ezekiel River is a spiritual discovery and learning experience for people in every level of understanding and attitude about God and God’s work in our lives. Like the Prophet Ezekiel in chapter 47 of his book, you will encounter something very curious, a trickle of water. You will be invited to follow the trickle of water which becomes a life-giving, uncrossable river. This powerful Biblical metaphor provides six personal invitations to encounter God by stepping into the water of God. Certainly, you can take a journey down Ezekiel River by yourself but it is most effective if you do it with a friend.
Ezekiel River is simple enough for children to follow and understand but profound in the Biblical challenges it presents for even the most mature Christian. The journey will require you to wrestle with BIG questions about matters of faith and help you if you feel like you are stuck in your relationship with God. A journey down Ezekiel River with help you encounter God in a personal and intimate way like you have never known him before.
Our Prayer Room is currently under construction. When we get it up and running it will be a place where you can post prayer requests and people will pray. You will be able to read the concerns and join with people of prayer around the world who come to God in prayer. Keep watching for the Prayer Room!
Store
Throughout the YouChurch.org website you will encounter a variety of creative resources that you may want to purchase. Check out the books, music, videos and other resources that coordinate with the teaching and worship experiences. Our desire is for you to use them and share them. We have priced all of our material so that it is accessible and affordable.
Finally, your donations are much appreciated. This is the only way we can continue to provide these valuable resources. We also ask that you pray for us as we seek God’s wisdom and discernment for YouChurch.org. Please send us your comments and encouragement. We read them all!