Jesus travelled up to Galilee early in his ministry and began with one simple powerful message. He is the new King and to follow him we need to change how we think. Specifically, change our worldview and thought process to make Jesus OUR KING. Followers of Jesus won't be known for just being informed about him, they will be known by ACTUALLY FOLLOWING HIM in life.

Everyone's race will experience good days, bad days, exciting moments and periods of complete boredom. There will be highs and lows, but we must never quit. Perseverance is required to run the race well, while serving and encouraging others and reaching the finish line. Don't give up, ever!

It is easy to be a theoretical follower of Jesus. We can agree and believe but never live out the life that Jesus taught his followers to live. Here are 5 ways to live out discipleship daily and finish strong. They are simple but not always easy. They aren't easy but are non-negotiable if we claim to be followers of Christ.

God has poured out His grace and mercy in more ways than we can possibly imagine. But he didn't do this just for our own selfish gain or personal growth. He poured these out on us so we would pour them out on others.(Ephesians 4:31-32) How are the people close to you benefiting from the grace and mercy God has given you?

THE HUMAN RACE: Mental Health 2 by clemsonfoothills

Your eyes will fool you. We are told to live by Faith not by sight, but what does that really mean and how do I put it into practice? If you are living your life aka "Running your race" based on what you see in the news, on Facebook, or experience circumstantially you will eventually become embittered, cynical and critical. Following Jesus won't necessarily make your circumstances change, but he will equip us to live without relying on what we see, but seeing everything through a Jesus filter.

The race of life is full of decisions. In almost every case our natural instinct is to decide independently, in ways that seem like the right thing to do. The Christian life calls us to inquire of God, surrender to His will and trust Him with our life. It's easy to say we are christians, it's tougher to truly follow. Make no mistake, that decision will make all the difference.

It's hard to give away something you don't have. If we aren't getting our encouragement TODAY from God, we will not be able to truly encourage others. Are you mindful of how God is working in your life TODAY? As the Hebrew writer says to us..."Today, if you hear his voice don't harden your hearts"

Case Study: Jonah

We explore what Jonah did well and what went wrong as he ran the race that God called him to run.

Our annual NC State weekend brings Mike Paulk from the Triangle Church in for a visit. Mike shares with us what the Bible teaches about true zeal as we follow Jesus, and leaves you rooting on a poor fella named Jake.