Finish Strong // Part 2: Crossing the Jordan
Finish Strong Walking in Faith and Obedience Have you had to take a step that was completely in faith? To simply forge ahead and take a step in obedience without knowing what would come of it? Oftentimes, this is just what God calls us to. The book of Joshua tells the story of God using…
Read MoreFinish Strong // Part 1: The Call of Joshua
Finish Strong Being Called By God Many of us who have been around “church culture” or who have attended church for any length of time have likely heard the words Be strong and courageous. These words are found throughout the book of Joshua and are first said by God in Joshua 1:9. God calls Joshua…
Read MoreThe One // Part 4: Happily Ever After
The One: Dating & Relationships in Today’s World – Happily Ever After The World’s View of Love vs Biblical Love What’s your go-to movie genre for a Friday night? Whether your answer is thought-provoking science fiction, hide your face in your hands-scary, or a feel-good romantic comedy, the odds are that regardless of your movie…
Read MoreThe One // Part 3: Staying in Love
The One: Staying in Love Created Equally but Differently God created men and women differently, including in what each of our roles are in a relationship. Though we are not created to be exactly the same, we were created to be equal in role and significance. Our culture and world today is constantly redefining what…
Read MoreThe One // Part 2: Falling in Love
The One: Dating & Relationships in Today’s World – Falling In Love How God Uses Relational Difficulties for Good Do you remember the “honeymoon” phase of your relationship? The part where you believed that you would never fight about anything? The time when you thought that your relationship was perfect? For most of us, that’s…
Read MoreThe One // Part 1: Dating and Marriage in Today’s World
The One: Dating & Relationships in Today’s World Falling in Love with “The One” We live in a world that emphasizes the need to find “the one.” Many of the best-selling books, movies, reality television shows, and other forms of entertainment are all centered around seeking that other person that can “complete you” or be…
Read MoreForward // Part 5: Forward in Thinking
Forward: Thinking Anxious For Nothing Anxiety is defined as “a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.” For many of us, this feeling is very familiar. When something uncertain is ahead, our natural tendency may be to become anxious and fearful. The future is unknown,…
Read MoreForward // Part 4: Forward in Faith
Forward: Faith Looking Forward in Faith When runners are training for a race, they are constantly looking ahead at the track, ready for the next turn or the other runners ahead of them. From a young age, they’re taught to always look forward and never, under any circumstance, look back. They press on, knowing that…
Read MoreForward // Part 3: Forward in Attitude
Forward in Attitude Living as Light in the Darkness Have you ever had the power go out at night in your home? All of a sudden, the lights go out, and you are unable to see your own hand in front of your eyes. However, as soon as your eyes adjust and you’re able to…
Read MoreForward // Part 2: Forward in Christlikeness
Forward: Christlikeness Culture vs. Scripture We are living in a world that tells us it’s all about self. Our culture tells us that you are the star of your own movie. It’s all about you and what people can do for you. When we make our lives all about our own selves like the world…
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