Island ECC Podcast

Studies show that the greatest predictor of future success isn’t IQ or athletic talent, but grit. Which is defined as long-term resilience for a single goal. This is just as true in our spiritual lives; resilience can be the dividing line between a vibrant faith and a stagnant one. So, how do we cultivate this kind of resilience, and what small actions can we take to build it? 

We all have hope imposters – sources of hope that may sooth our souls for a moment but cannot provide steady, ongoing encouragement. That depth of hope is only found in Christ.

God has always been about building. A tent, a temple, a church. But beyond the bricks and mortar, what thrills Him most is what He’s building in you.

Many of us live with a constant and crippling anxiety: Do I actually belong here? In our heads, we know we are accepted, valued, and safe. But in our hearts,. we feel like an imposter. This can also be true when it comes to the Kingdom – we simply feel like we don’t belong. How do we close the gap? Today, we look at the Parable of the Wedding Feast and the surprising truth it reveals about belonging.

Lingering bitterness, also known as a lack of forgiveness, is a joy-killer in our lives.