There is a spiritual battle raging that impacts our lives as we follow Jesus and live as His disciples. We should expect opposition as we actively advance against the darkness. In God's strength, let's courageously persevere under it.
The Bible tells us to love as Jesus loved us. Are we willing to go that far, or does our love have conditions and limits? Are we willing to love even when it comes at a cost?
We all face battles in our lives. When something threatens to bring us down, where do we turn? Who do we look to when the battles feel impossible or the enemies overwhelming?
Russia amassing troops on the boarder of Ukraine, North Korea testing missiles, the Taliban taking over Afghanistan - these are just some of the wars and rumors of wars filling the news recently. How can we stem the fears and anxieties that want to overwhelm us when we hear of these things? How do we keep focused on the mission in the midst of uncertain times?
Not much fires us up like witnessing hypocrisy. Yet an honest look at our own lives and we quickly realize we are often just as guilty of the hypocrisy we so hate. So what is the right path forward? Are we to "live and let live"?
Many are willing to say he was a good teacher. Others are drawn to his love for all people. His birth splits all of history's dates in two. But, who is Jesus? There is no topic more important to our lives than this one.
Listening to a Christian radio drama last week got our family talking all about forgiveness. We love that God forgives us for our sins. We appreciate when others forgive us when we mess up. But forgive others? This is so much harder and can even seem impossible. Yet it is what God tells us to do as Christians and it is through Him we are able to do it. So, let's give forgiveness to others this Christmas.
Where is your citizenship? As Christians, we must remember that this world is not our home. No, we are sojourners and exiles here and our true home is with God in heaven. As we journey on, let us remember that we have been made new through Jesus and given a job to do on the way there. So let's press on and persevere until the end. It will be worth it!
Guess what? It is Christmastime. It is a season of Christmas lights, the decorated tree, memorable songs, and favorite treats. It is also when we celebrate an unimaginable truth: God became man. It is hard to comprehend the radical love of God that would move Him to such an act of humility. Has this Christmas miracle changed your life forever?
Let's try to reimagine what our families might look like as we live as Christians in a world that is walking in darkness. Too often we slide into the pattern shown us by the world - a life that makes very little sense biblically. Instead, let's follow Jesus and live the life He calls us to walk.
Do you view hospitality as an important part of your Christian life? The Bible makes it clear that it is! That doesn't mean it's always easy or convenient. Be encouraged to see beyond the challenges and make this upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas season an opportunity to bless others by welcoming them into your home.
There is a spiritual battle raging all around us. We have been called to take part in it - warring with the spiritual weapons God has given us. Are you engaged in the battle? Or, are you having a King David moment and staying back while others are off fighting?
When we truly believe something, it changes how we live from that point on. We can know what the Bible says, but being convinced of its truths is a whole different story. We are convinced. Are you?
We have been purchased by the precious blood of our Savior, Jesus. Because of that, we follow Him as our Lord. Do we truly comprehend what that means?
God cares about obedience. It's not something we talk about often, but we should be. Let's pray God works in our hearts to make us people and families that break out of the cycle of what is "normal" and acceptable. While this comes with challenges, a movement of radical obedience to the Word of God is exactly what the next generation and the world needs!
What we are doing isn't working. The majority of young people who grow up active in the church walk away from the faith by adulthood. This heartbreaking statistic burdens us to ask the question: Are we willing to do whatever it takes to fight back for the next generation?
The world has much to say about what it means to be a woman and there is a lot of pressure to buy into that image. Yet what if the Creator didn't leave the job of defining womanhood up to our cultural whims? What if He created us unique and for a specific purpose? Parents, in a world filled with counterfeit ideas of what it means to be a woman, this podcast could not be more important! Join us as Bethany Beal of Girl Defined Ministries dives into the topic of biblical womanhood.
We've been weeding overgrown gardens and realizing how much work it is to take back ground lost to thistles and dandelions. Weeds never stop trying to grow back. So, fighting to keep the ground we've gained is a constant battle. Join us as we look at the great spiritual application of this same truth and be reminded to not give up ground.
Sometimes something is so good that you just have to tell someone about it. Join us on the podcast today as we do just that!
Before God's people enter the Promised Land, He gives them a warning about the abundant danger they will face in the land they are going in to posses. The surprise is that this is not the danger any of us would expect. As sinners ourselves, we must realize we are just as susceptible to the same danger the Israelites faced. How do we fight against this abundant danger? Listen and be equipped today.
1 Corinthians 9:24-25 says, "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever." As Christians, let's do whatever it takes to run the race of faith, looking at how Olympians train for our inspiration.
Following Jesus is an adventure, a challenging trek on the narrow path. In this episode, we share the journey God has had us walking the past year. We hope it encourages you as you press on living a life surrendered to God. He is with you always in the hills and the valleys. Never stop seeking and following our amazing God.
Look throughout the Bible and you'll see lots of key characters fasting - David, Esther, Daniel, Paul, and even Jesus. But why? What is fasting? Why do it? Does it still matter for Christians today? Join us to discover how fasting can be a blessing in your life.
We want to win the big spiritual battles in life. Yet we overlook all the seemingly insignificant battles that face us every day. We must recognize that these are not small battles at all. In fact, when we start claiming victory in these moments, we are actually winning the true battles!
As Proverbs 9:10 says, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” Let’s take a moment to get a small glimpse of God from the Bible. It is a life-changing experience that leaves us completely humbled and having a renewed awe and reverence for our holy God.
If God is real and the Bible is His Word, then that changes everything. We quickly understand that it doesn’t matter what one person thinks or another. It doesn’t matter what the world is celebrating or not. In this podcast episode, we dive into the Bible to see what God says about homosexuality—and all sins—and share the good news of salvation through Jesus.
Life has a way of constantly throwing challenging circumstances our way. It's easy in these moments to shrink back or look for God to prove Himself. But, the truth is, He already has. God will never change and His promises remain true. We don't need new signs and wonders. We just need the faith to remember who He is and what He has already done.
The world is a mess. The culture is in chaos. While we may feel overwhelmed, we must remember it is all symptoms of a broken world living in darkness without the truth. Are you willing to step into the mess for Jesus? What if that means looking like you are out of your mind? What if that means sacrifice and suffering?
As humans, we don't like boundary lines. We've been told they hold us back from being who we truly are. Yet the Creator has established the entire world to function within clear lines and limits. Everything has its place and its order. So how does this impact our lives as Christians?
The world constantly throws out the same question that Pontius Pilate asked Jesus before he sentenced him to death, "What is truth?" Isn't that the same cry we hear today? What is gender? What is marriage? What is life? What is truth? The Bible doesn't leave us guessing. Do you know what it says? Do you know the truth? It is important because the truth sets us free.
