Discocuragement by definition is the stealing of our courage. Lots of things -- and people -- can steal our courage. And when it happens, it can be devastating to our lives in general but particularly to your hearts. What does God have to say about giving and receiving courage?
Our freedom to live as God created us to live is a major theme in scripture. Jesus announced His ministry declaring that He had come to set us free. But how do you live free? What does it mean to live in freedom?
When we are at the end of our rope, that is the place where God's grace can carry us forward. His grace is sufficient!
Recieving grace is a blessing. But giving grace can be hard. Grace can only do as much work in our life as we are willing to give grace to others. Listen as Jesus tells a story about the importance of giving grace.
The grace of God not only reaches out to us, saves us, sustains us, but it also frees us from the bondage of selfishness and sin. Grace sanctifies us.
Although 77% of Americans believe they are going to heaven because they've done more good than bad, God's plan for saving us has nothing to do with how much good -- or bad -- we've done. It's all about Saving Grace!
God never gives up on us. Long before we even knew we needed God, his prevenient grace was reaching out to us. Always has. Always will. You have never been unloved.
Grace is the unmerited, unearned, undeserved mercy of God in our lives. Like many things, it's easy to take for granted. You are invited to come taste it for the time!
Ever start to do something or respond in some way and suddenly realize you are acting like your parents? Sometimes that can be good. Sometimes it can be destructive. How can we break the cycle of bad habits and responses passed down to us? How can we keep from passing them down to our kids?
Every have trouble praying or connecting with God? Maybe you are missing the most important ingredient: desperation.
All of us from time to time get sidetracked. We struggle. We get behind. The enemy wants us to feel like a loser. But Easter reminds us that God can always help us have a COMEBACK!
Rather than send us the Savior we want, God sent us the Savior we need.
Have you ever wondered why bad things happen? Ever been bewildered about where God was when a tragedy happened? Jesus has an answer for you -- but it may not be the one you expected.
What's the greatest desire of your heart? When you follow Jesus, your greatest desire shifts to something DIFFERENT...and eternal!
We all experience it. We all face it. We do better with some than others. Sometimes we win. Sometimes we lose. But all of us can learn how God can help us overcome temptation.
Have you ever wanted your life to be different? Explore with us the difference Jesus makes this Lenten season.
How does God inspire us to move forward and do what He asks us to do? He tells us the same thing God asked Haggai to tell His people.
Procrastination can cause problems in life, but when we spiritually procrastinate, it can be deadly. Do you have any unfinished business with God?
When we face difficult, overwhelming circumstances in life, God wants to use those situations to grow our faith and build our trust in Him. God often does His best work in our lives when things are the most negative.
God builds our trust as we answer His call to serve others, volunteer, tell others about Jesus, or walk across the street to love our neighbor. When we do what He calls us to do, He will do what only He can do!