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God desires our obedience. He wants a heart that loves him so much, it is willing to trust and obey Him…even when it’s hard.

We don’t always understand God’s plan. We don’t like to see our friends or family struggle or suffer, but it’s important to remember, God’s got this. He is in control.

Are you seeing the whole picture? Get the full context by searching the scriptures!

You cannot do this on your own. You need Jesus. Trust in Him to provide what you need.

We’ve seen His goodness time and time again. We’ve witnessed what He can do and we know what He’s promised to do, but… we turn the knob on the side of that box, wondering if He’s really going to show up.

We must resist our tendency to quench our spiritual thirst with the wrong things.

The truth is, the Word of God is offensive. It cuts deep to the core. The very innermost parts of our souls. Exposing our sin, shining light on the darkness we want to stay hidden.

The Psalms teach us how to pour our hearts out to God.

God commands us to delight in Him!

If Jesus devoted time to be with others, it isn’t optional for His followers.

How often are we deceived into believing we deserve something when it’s actually God who does because he is our above-and-beyond Provider.

Attempting to hide from God is as old as the garden, so try resolutions and honest communication instead of a slow fade.

Grace means using forgiveness and humility to keep you away from being self-centered and judgmental.

Satan attacks our attempts to spread gospel seeds, but with consistent care and intentionality, the harvest will give birth to new believers.

Your story, until today, may look bleak, impossible, and hopeless, but I’m telling you from experience that you can change the trajectory of your live.

Are you fighting a battle? Maybe you feel like the darkness is closing in and you need more light to continue. Jesus Christ said He is the light of the world. Reach out to Him to in faith that He would give you what you need to continue!

Where or to whom are you looking for stress relief? If not heavenward, it won’t work for long.

Jesus truly saw people, related to them, and cared about their eternity, so are you willing to be used in the same way?

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

We have entered into some of the most difficult times culturally, yet we have more opportunities to serve and love others if only we would cast out fear.

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.

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

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

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?