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Yes, God’s love is without condition, but His standard are higher than the world’s.

Jesus taught some countercultural things, like what winning and losing really mean.

As we attempt to do life apart from God, let’s not forget that only God is the real deal and without substitute.

If what you say comes from your heart, take an inventory of the words and be honest with yourself.

Let your actions and choices reflect what it says in God’s “playbook.”

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The chaos of our lives and desire to take care of our people can prevent us from reflecting on God.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

God does not want you to battle the insecurities Satan uses you to give up.

When people fail you, turn to the promise-keeping God of steadfast, unconditional love.

Is it really true that God will never give us more than we can handle?

It’s so easy to accept the precious gift of unconditional grace to gain the Savior of the world.

Tragedies and problems happening too fast and you can’t “fix” them? Here’s what God does . . .

Even if we try to cover up our sin, it comes out eventually.

Showing grace and mercy to someone who has caused deep hurt is one of the hardest things you’ll ever do.

Don’t let the evil one cause you to feel defeated when, through Christ, you’re a conqueror.

It’s tempting, sometimes, to just crawl into a hole and isolate ourselves from this chaotic world.

The world wants us to beat ourselves up for mistakes, but God has no limits on hie love. None.

Is your primary goal to share the good news of the gospel or to do comfortable, familiar things?

Jesus repeated his words, actions, and teachings many times, so you might have to do the same for those you disciple.

It’s not “I Surrender Some” or “I Surrender Most” but “I Surrender All.”

Is it possible that some traditions of the season could be detrimental to our children and others?

We’re so used to finding comfort in what we see that we forget to trust in what we cannot see.

As we disciple new believers, let’s make sure to start with the basics.

God answers prayer based on his eternal perspective, not our earthly ones.

Lofty, God-sized goals can only be accomplished through His God-sized strength.

God doesn’t intend for us to live in bondage to our past sins.

When that mountain seems impossible to move, know that your strength is in Jesus.

God gives us all kinds of opportunities to confess our sin and repent.

Before running headlong into the new year, find some time to be with God and hear from Him.

Is your God BIG or little? Powerful or weak? Wise or clueless?

When you feel judged for your choices, know that God has your back.

God doesn’t promise a smooth ride, but to be with us in the turbulence.

Now that Christmas is over, what should a Christian’s focus be?

Jesus’ heart was beating for you, drawing you to himself, even in that manger bed.