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When it comes to obeying God, we may outwardly obey him but our hearts are far from being glad about it.

Humility is a choice and a gift God gave us so we can sacrificially serve others.

Are we actually following Jesus’ example of growing our faith through community by being transparent with a lighted, handheld screen?

Jesus is making a home in our hearts through the Holy Spirit.

Imagine the amazing things that would happen in your life if you closed the gap between yourself and God.

Regular maintenance means regular appointments with God, and there are no short cuts.

With so many blessings freely given to those who surrender their lives to Jesus, you would think none of them would remain unclaimed.

Anything of value we are remotely connected to will be because of Christ being magnified in us.

If you’re chasing after the American dream without considering God’s will, you will be sadly disappointed in the results.

Change does not have to be a roadblock or a setback if you put it in the hands of the Father.

If you want to be a light for Christ while you’re in college, don’t assume you can ignore the Christian ones.

The unmerited favor of God is not a license to go and do whatever the world says is OK.

We make thousands of choices every day, but there’s really only one that is life-sustaining.

Tension among Christians has always existed, but that doesn’t mean we can manufacture those that do not exist.

It’s amazing how God subtly leads us down paths that don’t make sense at first then to something that was there all the time.

In the same way that a clean air filter is important for your car, so is your personal, spiritual filter.

Worship is easy with the praise band, microphones, church atmosphere, etc., but what about your own personal worship?

It’s easy to feel powerless in this world, but Christians have the greatest power on earth and heaven.

God’s plan for us may take you down some scary, difficult roads that are meant for growth and maturity. so lean into those challenges.

A godly life requires four must-dos that there is absolutely no substitute for.

Personal preferences, manmade guidelines, and secular rationalizations are a cheap substitute for real satisfaction: The giver of life, Jesus Christ.

You don’t need to know Greek and Hebrew or remember Scripture references without mistakes to lead a small group.

Satan continuously tries to divert your attention from the true healer and to the world’s false hope.

If your future is in God’s hands, you will have your fair share of heartaches but also more than you could ever ask for or dream about.

It wasn’t long after Jesus’ ascension that false teaching began in the newly established church.

Being driven purely by our emotions is not a healthy, productive, or godly way to live.

Yes, he was rich. Yes, he was wise. But his fall was one of the most epic in the entire Bible.

Applying biblical truth comes more easily if you’re intentional about representing Jesus and being his ambassador.

Trained professionals in any field often don’t realize their skills could be easily used as part of God’s purpose and plan.

When God created music and the incredibly talented people who write and sing it, he meant for it to change people’s lives.

Contrary to popular belief, God is all we need in this world of division that is stoked by people with ulterior motives.

Is it really too much to ask for you to let someone else’s needs supersede your own agenda?

We can’t hide from the purpose that God has placed in our lives.

It will change your life and the lives of others if you’ll just obey the Great Commission: intentional discipleship.

We think we need proof to believe, but God says He’ll prove our belief.

Tired of trying to control everything, find your own answers, make your own way? How about just getting out of God’s way?

If not us, then who will be Jesus to “the least of these?”

Proverbs warns us about those who tear down others, so be wise, avoid a bad outcome, and stay away from therm.

Knowing what is right and wise is all about the choices we make and the people we consider to be our friends.

The Christian worldview has been completely rejected by many people, but God is still on his throne and we still have a command to share Truth.

Everybody says it’s not healthy to live in the past, but what does that really mean, especially when you’re haunted by it.

Many Bible heroes did not understand at first that their own personal comfort meant disobedience to God.

Letting go of what binds you, causes unforgiveness, and keeps you from glorifying God is the stumbling block to true joy.

She needed compassion, but the world gave her condemnation.Then she met the single most controversial figure of all time.

Having wisdom requires devoting yourself to general principles that will give you insight to life situations.

Patience is a universally difficult thing to do, but if God is in the boat with you, just relax and wait for his timing.

Unfortunately, the world has shouted down Christians and Jesus, who came to earth to radically change it and start a movement of love and grace.

With a significant downward spiral going on in church attendance, maybe we should go back to the basics and hear from a passionate church planter.

We’ve heard it our entire lives, but is it true that time can heal or is there healing power in Christ alone?

All of us have experienced fear, but only God provides the way to truly conquer it.