It’s easy to measure value by actions or performance, but sustaining that standard isn’t possible. You don’t have to be famous, have money, or be a superstar athlete to have value. You have value because you are you and God loves you.
Fear and anxiety are all part of our human experience. But they can cause us to overthink and distract us from what’s most important — serving others and setting people up for success on their journey.
In this candid conversation between Judah Smith and Craig Groeschel, get a glimpse at how they approach leadership, discipline, parenting, and hear about one of Craig’s daily practices that might surprise you.
Who or what do you turn to for guidance? Even if you’re seeking wisdom or answers from God for the first time, you don’t have to barter or make promises to him. He’s ready and willing to provide wisdom, peace, and direction for you today.
When you feel the pressure to succeed or achieve more, stress, striving, and unhealthy comparison can rule your life. This story of Jesus’ meeting with Zacchaeus shows that you can get freedom from those practices and pressures.
Many people want to discover more about Jesus but don't know where to start. And often, the answers you get from pastors or religious people fail to help you on your faith journey. Here are a few simple ideas to help you get to know Jesus more.
Do you ever wonder if you’re really accepted? It’s easy to give into the pressure to perform to fit in—especially when it comes to a relationship with God. But Jesus completed his work so we could have confidence that we are accepted now, as is.
With all there may be to look forward to in life, how are you doing right now? Do you feel exhausted from striving to keep up? This message helps remind you of what Jesus has provided for your life — the focus, hope, and inspiration to keep you going.
With anxiety and burnout on the rise, learning to rest has become critical for physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Rest is an act of worship that demonstrates trust in God. No matter how busy life feels, God wants to help you find rest today.
Ever made a promise that you failed to keep? The accompanying guilt can easily make you feel like you deserve second best. But Jesus showed his followers that, even in their failure, he wants to give them the very best and he wants the same for you.
Ever made a promise that you failed to keep? The accompanying guilt can easily make you feel like you deserve second best. But Jesus showed his followers that, even in their failure, he wants to give them the very best and he wants the same for you.
Do you ever feel that life is throwing problems your way before you have time to recover? Jesus knew his followers would face hardship and he didn't promise them escape, but he promised a foundation for them to stand on through each crisis.
Every day brings plenty of reasons to worry. But Jesus would not have said 'do not worry' if He didn't already have a plan and purpose for you. In this message, Chelsea will show how to learn from Jesus and replace worry in your life with wonder.
Do you ever feel like you're better than others? We're told not to compare, but it's difficult to meet that standard. In this message, we can learn from Jesus how to change our perspective, avoid this pitfall, and stay desperate for God.
Have you ever paused to consider the concept of rest and sleep? It's a bit confusing in our country. Is it good, bad, a strength or weakness? Some of us often feel shame admitting you're tired. Listen to this message on Jesus teaching about rest.
Religion and Christianity may seem complex. But one thing will always be simple — though not always easy to remember — the main reason to gather as a church family is to remember and review who Jesus is, what he did, and what he is now doing.
If you wonder what God would say, do, or respond in any situation, you don't need to look any further than Jesus. In the Bible, Jesus says, "If you have seen me, you have seen the Father." Here are 3 specific reasons supporting this claim.
Have you ever struggled with being indecisive? One of the big reasons you may feel this way now is how challenging life has been the past few years. But one of the most important decisions you can make in life is deciding what you really want.
If you've ever felt like you're not talented enough, strong enough, smart enough, or courageous enough, you're not alone. Through Jesus' story we see that He wants to meet you where you're at and help you see that He is enough so we don't have to be.
What are you worried about today? What may be giving you anxiety? It’s easy to feel stuck in problems. But God is present with you today. No matter what you’re facing here and now, God wants to help you overcome.
Jesus is the ultimate path to truth. When we live on our own path, often based out of self will, we tend to harbor unforgiveness and frustration. However, when we follow Jesus' truth, in God's way, we experience peace and joy beyond life's circumstances.
On this day of resurrection, we remember the ultimate gift solely by Jesus giving up his life. God loves us despite any rules we follow, our efforts, our goodness, the information we know, or the ceremonies we take part in. In fact, none of that matters to him. Jesus died and rose again, so that we'd come to him as we are - not by what we do.
Do you find yourself stuck, in bondage, or marked by failure? It’s all too easy to think you have to strive or fight to get out of that position. But Jesus wants to set you free now. Not because of your discipline or focus or anything you’ve done; it’s because he loves you deeply and unconditionally and his grace will always be enough for you.
When we feel like life has lost meaning and purpose, some of it might be connected to a misunderstanding of what the truth actually is. The real truth does not lie in this world, but from God outside of it. He's not of this finite realm, however, he lives hand-in-hand with us as we navigate it. When we turn to God and what Jesus has done for us, we learn what our truth really is.
The third most talked about subject in Jesus’ ministry was money. Our emotions, attentions, and passion are connected to our bank accounts. We may not want to talk publicly about money, but Jesus knows the affect it has on your life. He wants to help you see that there is a better way to approach your relationship and practices with your finances.
It's simple: the more we know, the less we rely on Jesus. Too much knowledge can develop a "know-it-all" attitude for anyone, but sometimes Jesus asks us to put our knowledge aside in order to be open, humble, and to rely on him for answers.
Are you really living? What does it take to truly come alive? The sin in our world is what keeps people from this potential. At one point or another we all have succumbed to the lure of sin. But Jesus showed up and gave you a path forward, forgiven of your sins, so you can come alive with him.
Some of us can be set in our ways on how we approach life and our relationship with God. Those ways can lead to striving, stress and exhaustion; even climbing our own hypothetical trees to be closer to Jesus, just as Zacchaeus once did. But Jesus wants us to hurry down those trees for a deeper relationship and dependence on him.
There are situations where all of us feel afraid when we’re alone — even when those fears are completely irrational. But when another person is with us in those moments, those fears often dissipate. Having someone by our side changes the atmosphere. In your day-to-day life, in every situation, Jesus is with you. He reminds us of that with his last spoken words before he ascended to heaven; “I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
We've all held grudges at some point in our lives, but did you know that's the opposite of worship to God? When we don't forgive others, we actually hold ourselves captive from the freedom God wants for us. Resentment can be too strong a power to release on our own, but that's where Jesus steps in! As we learn to let go each day, he heals and delivers us.
