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Mar 08, 2022 18:30pm

Who Is Most Important?

I love schedules and plans. I love making out my to-do list for the day. There’s a certain feeling of […]

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Mar 08, 2022 18:00pm

Faith TALK: Overcome Your Doubts and Fears

(The following is a family devotional guide with suggested questions and scriptures.) Focus Verse: “God has not given me a […]

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Mar 07, 2022 18:30pm

A Holy People

Anytime I hear the word “peculiar”, I immediately think of Alice in Wonderland. I can just hear Alice saying, “how […]

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Mar 07, 2022 08:00am

Deconstructing Your Christianity

Sometimes called Progressive Christianity, a dangerous movement is creeping into our culture.

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Mar 06, 2022 08:00am

He Who Began a Good Work

We are God’s incomplete masterpiece and the Artist is faithfully working in us to the end.

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Mar 05, 2022 08:00am

Concerns of the Heart

Is your heart condition one of loving and serving others and a testament to a surrendered life?

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Mar 04, 2022 18:30pm

Let Go and Let God

What is your weakness? I ask students this question often to help them prepare for interviews. It’s one of the […]

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Mar 04, 2022 08:00am

Lay Down That Offense

Nurturing those hurts and offenses will keep you from enjoying the fullness of God’s peace and joy.

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Mar 03, 2022 18:30pm

Water from the Rocks

When I was a kid, we had a magician come to our school. Bart Rockett. It was one of the […]

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Mar 03, 2022 08:00am

Your Spiritual Wake Up Call

If you’ve become spiritual drowsy, maybe it’s time to get serious about church.

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Mar 02, 2022 18:30pm

Songs of Praise

What’s your favorite song? Music has such a deep way of reaching into those secret, hidden places in our hearts […]

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Mar 02, 2022 08:00am

Are You a CEO Christian?

Why has the term “Christian” become watered down and meaningless today?

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Mar 01, 2022 18:30pm

Dry Ground

We love living on the river. It’s a beautiful place and there’s always something to do. But, the river rises […]

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Mar 01, 2022 18:00pm

Faith TALK: Face Your Fears

(The following is a family devotional guide with suggested questions and scriptures.) Focus Verse: “I will be strong and courageous. […]

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Mar 01, 2022 08:00am

The Discipleship Command Is For You

Someone you know needs discipleship, and you may be that disciple maker.

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Feb 28, 2022 18:30pm

When All is Stripped Away

In the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, Jack trades his family’s cow for some magic beans. When he returns […]

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Feb 28, 2022 08:00am

What’s Your Preference?

Because believers reflect Christ, we should choose generosity and compassion over what we prefer.

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Feb 27, 2022 08:00am

Are You Fully Surrendered?

Don’t be the person living independent of God and believing there’s no need of Him.

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Feb 26, 2022 08:00am

Let’s Get Excited About Salvation

Why are we ho-hum about people coming to Christ and surrendering their lives to Him?

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Feb 25, 2022 18:30pm

A Change of Heart

It’s a tense moment in every plot where the villain, hanging off the side of a ledge, facing certain death, […]

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Feb 25, 2022 08:00am

Equipping the Called

God doesn’t promise a way around troubles but a way through them as he walks beside us.

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Feb 24, 2022 18:30pm

Liar Liar Pants on Fire

A cable company promises fast internet speeds, locked-in pricing and quality customer service. Now that sounds like a great deal! […]

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Feb 24, 2022 08:00am

Praise Lessons From Prison

Praising God in the storms and dungeons of our lives is possible only through the power of God..

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Feb 23, 2022 18:30pm

Sentimental Value

If you hand me a box of Jelly Beans, my eyes will light up. Not only do I love them, […]

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Feb 23, 2022 08:00am

Values Determine Practices

Make sure that the values you claim to have are obvious in what you actually do.

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Feb 22, 2022 18:30pm

Before and After

Why? Do you find yourself asking that question often? When my nephew was little, I could say anything and he […]

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Feb 22, 2022 18:00pm

Faith TALK: Relentless Trust

(The following is a family devotional guide with suggested questions and scriptures.) Focus Verse: “The Lord is my strength and […]

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Feb 21, 2022 18:30pm

Come As You Are

Nearly every morning for the past several years, I’ve shared my quiet time through Facebook. I started in Genesis and […]

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Feb 21, 2022 12:00pm

The Churchless Christian

Many Christians no longer believe church attendance is necessary to have a full life in Christ.

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Feb 21, 2022 08:00am

Conquering Biblical Context

Twisting Scripture around to justify one’s actions and beliefs is a dangerous and sinful game.

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Feb 20, 2022 08:00am

Foretastes of Heaven

Yes, God offers forgiveness and grace to believers, but he also requires sacrifice.

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Feb 19, 2022 08:00am

What Real Love Does

How often do you put your action where your mouth is when it comes to loving and serving others?

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Feb 18, 2022 18:30pm

Making a Great

There are some voices you know immediately when you hear them. “People will come, Ray. They’ll come to Iowa for […]

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Feb 18, 2022 08:00am

Risky Business

In our comfort, do we take risks that might change the course of someone’s life?

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Feb 17, 2022 18:30pm

This One

From our puppies, we have one named Bella – and she is unique. But don’t just take my word for […]

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Feb 16, 2022 18:30pm

Don’t Count God Out

Years ago, when I surrendered my will for God’s, and stopped running away from Him, my life changed dramatically. If […]

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Feb 16, 2022 08:00am

The Most Misunderstood Man of All Time

Jesus created you and wants you to seek him, so don’t hesitate to begin life-changing search for the one who died for you.

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Feb 15, 2022 18:30pm

The Door is Open

In the movie Shawshank Redemption, Morgan Freeman plays the character Red. He’s been a long-time inmate who is constantly denied […]

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Feb 15, 2022 18:00pm

Faith TALK: Relentless Prayer

(The following is a family devotional guide with suggested questions and scriptures.) Focus Verse: “Pray constantly.” -1 Thessalonians 5:17 T-Talk […]

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Feb 15, 2022 08:00am

Stop the Family Chaos

The family, one of the first things God established, was so important that he set is boundaries immediately.

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Feb 14, 2022 18:30pm

Something to Cry About

“I’ll give you something to cry about.” I remember hearing my dad say that. A lot. One of us would […]

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Feb 14, 2022 08:00am

Wake Up From the Mundane

Is God trying to shake you up and make you see ministry opportunities you’re missing every day?

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Feb 13, 2022 08:00am

Are You Dissatisfied With God?

Complaints from God’s people are nothing new, but His perspective on our lives is eternal, not temporal.

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Feb 12, 2022 08:00am

Seeking Godly Counsel

God uses other believers to speak into your life, so don’t hesitate to ask for help in confirming His direction.

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Feb 11, 2022 18:30pm

Humble Beginnings

We’ve all studied or read about a great leader in history that, at first, no one would ever have dreamed […]

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Feb 11, 2022 08:00am

Why Am I Tempted and Is God Responsible?

Everyone faces the mostly losing battle of temptations, so why does God tempt us?

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Feb 10, 2022 18:30pm

The Source of Life

There’s something incredibly beautiful about flowing water. If there’s a waterfall around, I need to see it. If there is […]

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Feb 10, 2022 08:00am

Is the Church Really Filled With Hypocrites?

If you have been burned, disappointed, or hurt by the church, you are not alone.

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Feb 09, 2022 18:30pm

God Uses Differences

My sister and I have always been different from one another. In fact, for many years, she would do things […]

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Feb 09, 2022 08:00am

How Do We Make Godly Decisions?

It’s difficult to understand what God wants us to do if we have neglected our walk with Him.

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