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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.

He had less than three years to teach his followers and disciples how to lead, love, and serve, and he remains the greatest of all time to do so.

Jesus is the only one who can change the lives of the lost who, by the way, you likely won’t find within the walls of your church.

We are not hard wired to wait, yet God requires that we do so. How will you respond to such a calling?

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

Is there anyone in your life who demands your time and your loyalty instead of pointing you to God?

If there’s one people group that can bridge the racial divide, it’s Christians.

Anyone who says they are enough does not know their need for a Savior.

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.

God created us to work hard and use our talents and skills to honor him in doing so.

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

It’s not about what you see, think, or believe, it’s about the deity of God and his Son’s life-changing work on the cross.

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

Reading has become outdated and archaic for a younger generation, but it should never be irrelevant for a Christian studying God’s Word..

Sometimes a familiar passage of Scripture can become so over-used that we fail to be transformed by its beauty.

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.

If you choose to focus on your sin and slip into a pit of despair and depression, you will not accomplish the task to which you are called.

What God plans for our lives does not always match up with what we expect Him to do.

Humanity is messed up by nature, but many make the mistake of thinking we are good enough.

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

Are you a cultural Christian or a biblical Christian? The true answer depends on if your life and your lips speak the good news of the gospel.

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

Reading the Bible is essential to a changed life.

In your walk with the Lord, will you push through the sacrifice and pain that it sometimes takes to have abundant life?

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

No need to be confused in this world full of chaos: Simply ask yourself two questions.

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

Love is a father who takes care of his family lovingly, physically, mentally, spiritually, biblically, and sacrificially.

Small groups are part of discipleship and valuable to churches, so consider the following if you’re part of one.

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

When you devote yourself to extended and focused time with God, you will see identifiable results.

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

There are all kinds of scams out there, but one of the biggest lies is that humans know more than God.

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

Intentionally avoid the darkness that causes pain and agony by turning on the Light that never dims.

If you’re feeling out of fellowship with God, you’re the one who created the distance, not Him.

God reaches out in love to you and wants you to be His child, so listen to that still small voice guiding you to him.

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

It’s easy to mask feelings of loneliness when you have a smile on your face, but it can be a precious time of listening to the Father.

If it feels like your very existence is meaningless, turn away from those desperate thoughts and choose life, joy, and peace from the only one who can give it: Jesus.

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.

When you’re a fixer and a planner, it’s hard to wait on the Lord for his plan, even when you know it’s the best thing to do.

In a culture of who you know instead of whose you are, Christian leaders must have a God-given vision.