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Summertime church camps, student conferences, and mission trips . . . it’s been a great break for our students, but going back to school is an opportunity for Satan to strike.

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.

What an awesome thing to stand back and say “wow”! God, your plan was so detailed! All of it came together so beautifully!

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

It’s that simple. Share the love of Christ with all those we come in contact with. Share the gospel, the truth that Jesus loves them, yes even when they were sinners, and He gave His life for them. Tell them of how He saved you. Tell them of the hope that you have.

Walking in the Spirit can be a real challenge, but when you focus in on the battle with determination, anything is possible with God.

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.

Have you ever had to deal with a thorn bush in your life? It started out as a seed, a seemingly tiny sin, planted in your heart. You knew it was wrong, yet, you liked it. And you allowed it to stay. Instead of confessing it to the Lord and turning from it, you ignored it, and it began to take root.

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.

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

One of the aspects of Chick-Fil-A that has always impressed me is their managers. They are always serving with the employees. In the same kind of way, Jesus offers you a spot to work right alongside Him as He seeks to save the lost.

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

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

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

Instead of adding more things to your plate, consider what you’ve already said yes to. Are you fulfilling your commitment?

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.

We should be the example for others! We should lead them to the Lord, not away. It should be God’s words on our lips.

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.

Christians have a purpose and God has a plan: Go and disciple others.

What will you do when criticism, negativity, hatred, and persecution come to your doorstep?

We are to be a sweet aroma of Christ as we surrender to the Holy Spirit who tells us to die to self.

If we are the body of Christ, why aren’t our hands reaching out to the hurting and our arms to the broken?

Understanding the Bible is about making connections between theology and application.

You can trust God to help when it’s time to share your story of abundant and undeserved grace.

No one wants to lose, but what does a victorious life really mean to you?

Ministry life has often been difficult and heartbreaking, but God has shown me some irrefutable truths.

We must have the mind of Christ to reject the things of this world.

As an image bearer of Christ, what does the billboard of your life say about the God you serve?

To persevere as believers, we must pay attention to the health of our souls.

If you’re not allowing Jesus to guide your path, you will not see the people he wants you to reach.

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.”