Our salvation is 100% the work of God. We have nothing in us that is good or able to turn to God. Decision Theology allows for a turning to God, at least focusing on the choice or decision of the believer. We place our trust in the Holy Spirit’s work...

Asking for help is not always easy. It makes it even more difficult to ask for help in a culture that encourages and promotes self-sufficiency and self-reliance to the highest standard. However, we can’t do this alone. We can’t go through life...

So often we are told to “just move on,” but there is value in lamenting. Lamenting is expressing sorrow, mourning, or regret over something. It might be a loss, brokenness, or death. Our God tells us that is okay, it is good to lament. Lamenting...

There is significant pressure in our lives to be perfect. When we don’t meet that standard, we feel inadequate, less than, and maybe even worthless. However, our God sees value and worth in each one of us no matter our imperfections. Our God not...

There is so much in this world that causes pain. We want to avoid pain, but pain is an unavoidable reality in this fallen, broken world. It’s okay to say ouch. God does not delight in our pain, but He can use it for good. Through acknowledgement...

The countdown is nearly complete, the Launch is at hand as the call goes out, “We have ignition!” The rockets roar to life. In our discipleship walk, there are moments of ignition, moments when we see God’s hand launching us. We are moved forward in...

When the clock starts ticking down, the excitement starts ramping up. The countdown reminds us that there will be a Launch. For the disciple, it is a reminder that the time here on earth is short and we are called to make the most of it, to be...

Before there can be a Launch, all of the systems must be thoroughly evaluated to ensure that everything is in proper working order. As disciples, the same is in order. Romans 12:1-2 informs us that by such checking, such evaluation, we can discern the...

The Conclusion to the Lord’s Prayer is not part of Jesus’ instruction. So where do these words come from? Why are they included? And what are we saying when we pray them in conclusion to The Lord’s Prayer? According to His good and gracious will, God...

The Lord’s Prayer has become so rote that our minds can easily drift off as we recite it without much thought. But Jesus did not simply teach them “a” prayer, but rather, “how to” pray. These petitions given us by Jesus serve as a springboard for our...