A healthy life of faith requires intentional engagement. When our faith stalls, reengaging the basics is the first step to jump starting a new season of growth.

““But I have this complaint against you. You don’t love me or each other as you did at first! Look how far you have fallen! Turn back to me and do the works you did at first. If you don’t repent, I will come and remove your lampstand from its place among the churches.” (Revelation 2:4–5, NLT)

Responding humbly with our lives to the character and work of God.

Psalm 96:7, (NLT) “O nations of the world, recognize the L ORD ; recognize that the L ORD is glorious and strong.”

Psalm 96:9, (NLT) “Worship the L ORD in all his holy splendor. Let all the earth tremble before him.”

Psalm 92:4–5, (NLT) “You thrill me, L ORD, with all you have done for me! I sing for joy because of what you have done. O L ORD, what great works you do! And how deep are your thoughts.”

Experiencing God’s love through cultivating healthy relationships.

Romans 12:9–10, (NLT) “Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.”

Intentionally developing one another to become more like Christ.

Colossians 2:6–7, (NLT) “And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.”

Utilizing our unique gifts to help others.

1 Peter 4:10, (NLT) “God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.”

Impacting people near and far with the reality of God’s love in Christ.

Acts 1:8, (NLT) “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.””