Jesus said, 'If the Son sets you free, you are truly free.’ What does Jesus mean by free? Is it the freedom to do whatever you want, or the freedom to do what is right? And what about Christians who aren’t experiencing freedom? The journey of the Christian life is to learn how to live in the freedom Jesus has given us.
Read MoreGuilt, regret, and shame over past mistakes is an emotion we experience more than we'd like to admit. We attempt to deal with it either by earning forgiveness through religious rituals and good deeds, or by trying to justify or minimize our mistakes. But what we really need is the forgiveness Jesus made possible through the cross.
Read MoreRejection can be one of the most painful wounds we deal with. But what if you really knew you ARE chosen — adopted by God to be His child? That could change everything.
Read MoreHow do you see yourself? Our identity has a significant impact on the direction and quality of our lives. As a result, it’s crucial for us Christians to recognize the profound change in our identity which occurred when we became Jesus followers. It begins with the staggering truth that we are dearly loved.
Read MoreIf there’s one thing the church needs in these days, it’s the power of the Holy Spirit. Guest speaker Ray Booth highlights six results of the Holy Spirt moving in the early church which we can still expect today.
Read MoreWe are all searching for purpose in life, and most of the time we feel a lack of purpose and direction. The problem is we can easily find ourselves looking for our identity in the wrong places, but our true purpose is found in Jesus.
Read MoreIt doesn't take much to see that we live in a dark world full of hate, anger, fear, and suffering. But the good news is there is a light that can shine in the darkness, and His name is Jesus. As we go out into the world His light shines through us even in the darkest of places.
Read MoreThe second greatest commandment, as given by Jesus, is to love your neighbour as yourself. It sounds so simple, but in practice, it is difficult to live out fully - even with the people closest to you. So often offense gets in the way, and the longer we focus on how we're feeling the worse the situation gets, but perhaps there is a way to shift our focus which makes loving and forgiving others become second nature.
Read MoreThese days, the Bible is often viewed with skepticism and disdain. But is it something more than an outdated book with antiquated wisdom? In Psalm 19, David describes the power of the Bible to revive our souls and bring joy to our hearts.
Read MoreEver wonder if you’ve messed up too badly for God to use you? The story of Rob and Jenn Danz demonstrates that in God’s Kingdom, your past doesn’t have to limit your future. This powerful interview reveals the journey of two people from brokenness to redemption.
Read More“Who am I?” It’s a question we all ask. Everyone is on a search for their identity. It’s an important question because our identity often determines our behavior, but we often turn to the wrong things in our search for identity, which ultimately leads to believing false identities about ourselves. But Psalm 8 helps us to understand who we really are and where our true identity is found.
Read MoreWhen the storms of life hit us hard and we’re tying to not capsize, how do we make it through to the other side without giving into despair? Remaining connected to Jesus and recounting the ways God has come through for you in the past will help you anticipate His rescue from your present difficulties.
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