Arden Bevere, Author at Sons & Daughters

Articles by: Arden Bevere

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BE THE CHURCHWhat does it mean to “Be the Church?”Often times we think of the church as the four walls, our pastor as the disciple and ourselves as the attenders. But what if we took the limitation off this word and explored it’s full potential; OUR full potential.“And he gave [...]

042 /// The Moment Everything Shifted

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"THE TWO MOST IMPORTANT DAYS IN YOUR LIFE ARE THE DAY YOU ARE BORN AND THE DAY YOU FIND OUT WHY."— Mark TwainThe moment of our conversion was never meant to be the pinnacle of our Christian journey, yet often it's treated as such. The mystery and power of salvation should [...]

I AM CONFIDENT 5/7

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This is the fifth part of the I Am Series.In a world obsessed with status, I want to find humility.When I was younger, confidence was something that I constantly struggled with. Growing up the youngest of four boys and having parents that were, and are, the powerhouses that they are, [...]

Alone /// 039

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In my opinion, there is nothing better than having a loyal friend. Someone to walk through the ups and the downs with. Someone to laugh about ridiculous things with. Someone to have crazy adventures with. (Those adventures eventually make the best stories.) Growing up, this whole friendship thing seemed much […]

Live Fearlessly /// 032

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Last week, we unpacked how fear can become something that controls your life and paralyzes your dreams. But what if I also told you that not all fear is bad? Throughout the Bible, we see examples of fear cast in a positive light. This idea is hard to grasp, especially […]

026 /// Living Under Cover

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There’s no question that our generation suffers from an authority complex. We see how things could be done differently, done better, and this creates tension in our lives. At times, it feels like the powers that be just don’t get it. They can’t see what we see. They’re not hungry [...]

021 /// Jesus and Refugees

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I hope these stories of what’s happening in our world inspire and encourage you. I want you to know that Jesus is touching lives here and now. There’s power when He walks into a room. Whether it’s a prayer group, a train station, or a home, when Jesus walks in […]

016 /// Generation On Fire

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Imagine a church that is dedicated to giving God the best years of their lives. Where church isn’t something you go to just because your parents drag you along. Instead, it’s a gathering marked by power and energized by the goal that from this generation forward, things will be different. […]

013 /// Intimacy With God

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Intimacy with God . . . it’s the heart cry of every follower of Christ. Even those far from God know they were created for a deeper connection and long for a love that can fill their souls. Every Son and Daughter wants a close relationship with their Father. […]

008 /// A Year of Intentionality

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*Comment if you can find Asher in the video… It’s the New Year, which means the gym’s going to get a lot busier. Doesn’t it seem like everyone has some form of fitness goal? I love that people want to get healthier, but I also hate how crowded my gym […]

007 /// The Power in a Whisper

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No one likes to be in the dark, right? Especially when things like purpose, calling or hearing from God are at stake. But have we put too much emphasis on knowing the “big picture”? Don’t get me wrong, fulfilling God’s purpose for your life is very important. But if we’re too […]

001 /// Start Somewhere

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“I will be a Father to you, and you will be My sons and daughters.” —2 Corinthians 6:18 NIV That idea . . . being sons and daughters of God. Can we even begin to understand the magnitude of such a thing? Ever since I was a boy, I’ve […]