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May 07, 2020 14:00pm

Wait on God’s “OK”

By waiting on God, we bring honor to Him.

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Apr 30, 2020 08:00am

Can I Be Honest? Prayer is a Struggle For Me

Have you ever wanted to improve at something without really knowing what improvement in that area actually looks like? Have […]

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Apr 23, 2020 14:00pm

You want me to do what?

What has God told you to do and what has been your response?

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Apr 21, 2020 14:00pm

Beauty Fades

I’m so thankful for a patient God, but there is coming a day when Jesus will return.

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Apr 18, 2020 08:00am

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

It’s to that point.  You know what that point is for you.  Maybe we miss our friends.  Our “normal” routines. Our “normal” […]

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Apr 14, 2020 14:00pm

Tracing it Back

Because of our ancestors, we ALL have sin and are in need of a Savior.

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Apr 11, 2020 08:00am

A Crisis is the Perfect Time to Meet

We’re in quarantine, unable to communicate and see those we love and enjoy. The state of isolation is becoming normative, […]

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Apr 10, 2020 08:00am

The Very First Shelter-in-Place Order was Given to Israel

I’ll admit that I’m resisting too much change from my routine, although I’m getting my mind right for that eventuality. […]

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Apr 05, 2020 08:00am

Here’s One Way God Changes us Through our Children

I once read a story about a kid that started a lawn mower with the oil cap loose. The kid […]

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Apr 04, 2020 08:00am

Dear Graduating Class of 2020, We know you had plans, but . . .

This won’t be a, “Hey, look on the brightside…or else you’re a sinner!” moment. So, you can relax. Truth is, […]

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Apr 02, 2020 14:00pm

Give God Your Best

They are doing these things because they know we want them to, not because they want to.

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Mar 31, 2020 14:00pm

Ripple Effect

Our sin has a ripple effect.

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Mar 28, 2020 08:00am

Jesus Defeated Death: 4 Reasons It’s a Fact

At the stores, Easter appears to be the celebration of a big, fluffy bunny that leaves behind eggs filled with […]

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Mar 27, 2020 08:00am

The World’s Greatest Paradox: Christians Have no Rights

Christians live in a paradox: We give up our lives in order to truly receive life. Ostensibly, this may seem […]

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Mar 26, 2020 14:00pm

We can’t do it

He provided a sacrifice. An innocent gave its life to cover the sins of mankind.

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Mar 24, 2020 14:00pm

Separation but Restoration

“Oh, death where is your sting? Oh, grace where is thy victory?”

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Mar 22, 2020 08:00am

How Do You Know if You’re Spiritual Enough?

Before we get started, I need to let you in on a little secret about a deeply ingrained insecurity that […]

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Mar 19, 2020 14:00pm

You can run but You can’t hide

Christ died for you knowing you would be a sinner.

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Mar 19, 2020 08:00am

This is How to Become a Sinner Saved by Grace

The image of a diamond is commonly used to show the multi-faceted reality of how sinners are saved by God. […]

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Mar 17, 2020 14:00pm

Don’t Do It

We are tempted because we feel the warning sign is keeping us from something we want or need to see.

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Mar 12, 2020 14:00pm

Cast Away

God is the same yesterday today and tomorrow.

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Mar 11, 2020 08:00am

7 Characteristics of a Mature Prayer

Most Christians agree with what Ray Ortlund wrote about prayer: “There’s one prime, basic, all-important place in your life where […]

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Mar 10, 2020 14:00pm

Made for Each Other

We are a team because God designed it that way.

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Mar 10, 2020 08:00am

The Best Selling Book of all Time is also the Boldest

For both the student and critic alike, a bow must be made towards the inexpressibly unmatched content of the Bible. Even though […]

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Mar 05, 2020 14:00pm

Choice

God wants us to choose Him.

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Mar 03, 2020 14:00pm

Deep Breath

The Scriptures are deep breaths that satisfy our lungs and clear our minds.

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Feb 27, 2020 14:00pm

Three Ways to Rest

When we rest in God’s presence, He makes Himself known to us.

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Feb 27, 2020 08:00am

Here’s Why You Should Read the Bible

It’s something we’ve heard preached about plenty of times. It’s almost like broccoli: We know it’s good for us, but […]

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Feb 25, 2020 14:00pm

Best for Last

We were set apart from every other living thing – not only were we given a voice to speak, but we were given a conscience and a soul. From the beginning, we were created with the ability to choose.

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Feb 22, 2020 08:00am

This is How You Can be the Salt of the Earth

“Your speech should always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person.” […]

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Feb 20, 2020 14:00pm

Thinking Ahead

God thought of everything

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Feb 18, 2020 14:00pm

Thankful for Fall

God is the beautiful artist who, with just a few strokes of his hand, created a masterpiece.

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Feb 16, 2020 08:00am

Indescribable Distraction is a Barrier to Prayer

In this digital age of indescribable distraction, our prayers have depleted.  No doubt we could all cower behind this grand […]

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Feb 13, 2020 14:00pm

God Provides

God died for us, and in doing so, he provided for our future – with a tree.

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Feb 13, 2020 08:00am

Here’s the Reason You’re Disillusioned

You’re not alone if you feel disillusioned.  You’re not the only one who feels this way.   You were probably an excited new believer […]

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Feb 11, 2020 14:00pm

God had a Plan

God created the air that fills our lungs which sustains our life!

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Feb 10, 2020 08:00am

Moving Beyond Shame and Regret: Part Five

Click here to read part 4 of this series Christians sometimes talk about “strongholds” and may have in mind something […]

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Feb 06, 2020 14:00pm

Order Is Important

God created the light first because He is the giver of light. He is the only one worthy of our worship and adoration.

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Feb 06, 2020 08:00am

Moving Beyond Shame and Regret: Part Three

Shame can come from several sources. Sometimes, it’s forced upon us by people who made choices over which we had […]

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Feb 01, 2020 08:00am

When God Comes to Shake Things Up

We so badly want God to show up and do great and mighty things. But we also want him to […]

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Jan 31, 2020 08:00am

The Truth About Fasting and 7 Ways to Do It

We’ve heard people say they are going to start a “fast,” whether for health reasons, for spiritual reasons, or maybe […]

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Jan 29, 2020 08:00am

Here’s the Reason You Exist

On March 5, 1995, I was on a school bus headed to Louisville, Kentucky, for a field trip when I […]

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Jan 20, 2020 08:00am

What is Your Internal Canary Bird Singing to You?

In the old days of mining, the miners took a canary bird down with them while they worked. This bird […]

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Jan 19, 2020 08:00am

What Does Your Life Reflect?

I noticed the other day that my wife has been using the word precious more frequently. I’ve known her for over twelve years, […]

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Jan 18, 2020 08:00am

Prayer is Much More Than You Think it is

“God is Great God is Good Let us thank him for our food. Amen” When my brother and I were […]

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Jan 17, 2020 08:00am

This is How Job Teaches a Lesson on Character

One of my mentors has taught me a great lesson on character. His name is Job. Even though we’ve never met […]

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Jan 15, 2020 08:00am

This is Why Satan Wants Your Soul

I suppose two mistakes can be made as you ponder Satan’s work in your life. While we can agree his […]

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Jan 13, 2020 08:00am

Instead of Self-Obsession, Try Focusing on This Obsession

I think we’ve all experienced it before—that sense of timidity and insecurity, feeling like everyone can see it written all […]

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Jan 05, 2020 08:00am

Sin Brings Pleasure – And That’s OK to Admit

Sin brings pleasure, but not satisfaction. It brings ruin, never flourishing. Disobeying God sounds good somewhere in the bowels of […]

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Jan 03, 2020 08:00am

A Christian’s Response to The First Temptation of Christ

This Christmas season, Netflix released a host of holiday movies. One of them, a satirical comedy, is called The First Temptation […]

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