Shyreka Sturdivant

Key Truth: Biblical listening is not complete until what we hear produces a response. Scripture Anchor: John 10:27 Deutoronmy 4:29 Consider This: Friday of the Conference, during our "Pursue Toolbox Session", Rev. Yvonne Lee taught, “There is a difference between hearing God and listening to God.” We can hear a sermon, underline a passage, repeat a promise, and still resist the movement that truth requires. In John 10:27, Jesus joins three realities together: His sheep hear, He knows them,...

Key Truth: God’s Word does not merely support our pursuit; God’s Word must direct our pursuit. Scripture Anchor: Psalm 119:105 James 1:22 Consider This: At the close of the Pursue Conference, I shared, “If the Word does not govern your pursuit, something else will.” We can love God sincerely and still let our emotions, wounds, preferences, fears, or others' opinions determine the direction of our pursuit. Many things may influence how we feel, but only God’s Word should have the authority to...

Key Truth: Pursuing God doesn't end with an encounter. It continues every day as we stand on His Word, trust the character of Christ, and move forward in His strength. Scripture Anchor: Ephesians 6:10 Joshua 1:9 Psalm 119:105 Consider This: The Christian life was never meant to be lived on yesterday's experience. God gives us moments of revelation so we can live lives of transformation. When Paul reaches the final chapter of Ephesians, he begins with one powerful word: Finally. After...