What’s the scariest thing that you encounter the most often? Your imagination! It’s crazy how quickly we can freak ourselves out over trivial issues. But...sometimes the fears are justified. The worry is legitimate. And in that case? The worst thing we can do is brush off the fear. In fact, anxiety may actually be an indicator calling us to take action in our lives.

God likens living out our faith to the running of a race—a metaphor that overflows with connections to the Christian life. We see this analogy at play in Hebrews 12:1, but the analogy doesn't stop there. Every athlete knows that to win a race, you need a winning training regimen. And in the verse after the verse, that’s exactly what God gives to us.

Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us the truth: “God has a plan.” But those words don’t exactly inspire confidence in many people. “Is my cancer God’s plan? Does God even take my prayers into consideration if He already has a plan?” If you’ve ever wondered what’s the point of prayer if God already has His plan, it’s time to read the verse after the verse.

John 3:16…the King of Bible verses. Almost everyone knows it by heart. Sadly, the verse after the verse doesn’t hold the same recognition. As we keep reading, we see Scripture doesn't just emphasize the message of salvation—but the message of no condemnation. Jesus’ mission was to save, not to judge. And now it’s time for the Church to follow suit.

Jesus’ promise in Matthew 11:28 is beautiful—it’s a promise to give rest to all those who come to Him. But Jesus’ idea of “rest” isn’t about taking away the problems of life. It’s about making us stronger and content in Him, despite our circumstances. It’s about the peace that comes when we realize that if our rest is found in God, nothing can disturb it.

It’s not a stretch to say that some Bible verses loom larger than others. They’re the ones we have hanging on our walls or tattooed on our arms. They’re the verses of Scripture that we love, we memorize, we cling to. But have you ever stopped to consider: “What about the verse after the verse?” I mean, there’s Scripture that immediately follows all of our favorite, most well-known verses. And in many cases, the verse after the verse grants us a deeper understanding of the context and meaning of these well-known passages, and how they apply to our lives. It’s time we stop settling for a sliver of Scripture, and open our minds and spirits to the fullness of God’s message to us through his Word.

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Outside of John 3:16, there may not be a more memorable verse than the one found in Philippians 4:13. Paul writes: “I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength.” It’s a wonderful declaration about the power of God. But as we continue reading, we find out that help doesn’t just come from God above us—help comes from friends around us.

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https://www.cornerstonechurch.info/archiveblog/friends-in-low-places

“The best is yet to come!” This statement has often been a popular rallying cry, especially for the Church. It’s a declaration rooted in the belief that God has great things in store for his people just beyond the horizon. And it’s a sentiment we’ve shared and stated here at Cornerstone...but, not anymore. Of course, we still believe the future is bright. But who has time for what’s to come when we’re too busy being blessed by what is? You see, the best isn’t “yet to come”—it’s here and now! God is on the move, and he is doing a new thing now, in the midst of our present circumstances. Instead of focusing on the future, we’re determined to fix our attention and follow God’s lead, right here and right now.

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We’ve taken huge leaps of faith to get where we are today as a church. But those steps of trust in God won’t take us where we need to go next. New moments require new miracles, and we’re going to need to trust God to come through for us. The good news? God has delivered on His word time after time, and we can trust that He will do it again.

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https://www.cornerstonechurch.info/archiveblog/faith-to-move-forward

“The best is yet to come!” This statement has often been a popular rallying cry, especially for the Church. It’s a declaration rooted in the belief that God has great things in store for his people just beyond the horizon. And it’s a sentiment we’ve shared and stated here at Cornerstone...but, not anymore. Of course, we still believe the future is bright. But who has time for what’s to come when we’re too busy being blessed by what is? You see, the best isn’t “yet to come”—it’s here and now! God is on the move, and he is doing a new thing now, in the midst of our present circumstances. Instead of focusing on the future, we’re determined to fix our attention and follow God’s lead, right here and right now.

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It’s an amazing thing to witness a “What If?” transform into a “What Is…”—and we’ve lived this experience at Cornerstone. We’ve seen God take our dreams and turn them into reality. But the truly incredible thing is that we know He’s just getting started! God’s doing abundantly more than we could imagine, and we can’t wait to see what He has in store!

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https://www.cornerstonechurch.info/archiveblog/god-bless-the-broken-road-here-now-building-our-future-in-the-present

“The best is yet to come!” This statement has often been a popular rallying cry, especially for the Church. It’s a declaration rooted in the belief that God has great things in store for his people just beyond the horizon. And it’s a sentiment we’ve shared and stated here at Cornerstone...but, not anymore. Of course, we still believe the future is bright. But who has time for what’s to come when we’re too busy being blessed by what is? You see, the best isn’t “yet to come”—it’s here and now! God is on the move, and he is doing a new thing now, in the midst of our present circumstances. Instead of focusing on the future, we’re determined to fix our attention and follow God’s lead, right here and right now.

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It’s an amazing thing to witness a “What If?” transform into a “What Is…”—and we’ve lived this experience at Cornerstone. We’ve seen God take our dreams and turn them into reality. But the truly incredible thing is that we know He’s just getting started! God’s doing abundantly more than we could imagine, and we can’t wait to see what He has in store!

https://www.cornerstonechurch.info/archiveblog/what-if-what-is-whats-coming

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the ultimate turning point in history—and not just on a grand, worldwide scale...but on a personal level, as well. All of our fears, doubts, worries, cares, and anxieties? None of them should look the same now that we are living on the other side of Easter Sunday. Jesus has put death to death, and now all that remains is life!

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The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the ultimate turning point in history—and not just on a grand, worldwide scale...but on a personal level, as well. All of our fears, doubts, worries, cares, and anxieties? None of them should look the same now that we are living on the other side of Easter Sunday. Jesus has put death to death, and now all that remains is life!

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https://www.cornerstonechurch.info/archiveblog/no-more-myrrh-/-easter-at-cornerstone