It is not a matter of “If suffering will happen… It’s a When?” The better question then is “how do you experience the suffering?” Do you throw pity parties and live as a victim moping around in the darkness? The final secret to a great life is your life changed on a cross 2000 years ago. You are no longer a victim, but a victor in Jesus. Never Forget Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, this is the ultimate Biblical truth that leads to a truly great life, as it is that which proves God is trustworthy. What is truly remarkable about all of these reliable truths to a truly great life is that all are dependent on God’s faithfulness, not ours!

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Unlike the fleeting hacks for lunches, cleaning, or relationships, there is a life hack that when we live it and strive to daily implement it, will radically change our lives. It will transform how you live, impact your health, wellness, emotions, and relationships, and it all flows from something given to you that will drive you. The truth, the real-life hack? Living each day in light of our sure hope in the living God who has redeemed us! Godliness matters! Intentionally living the faith, hope, love, and forgiveness of Jesus each day changes us, by his power, through his word.

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Are you choosing to follow influencers or leaders? We have the privilege of choosing those who will influence our world view, how we handle our emotions, morals, and values. We do this through the podcasts we listen to, the shows we stream, the friends we keep, the mentors we choose and media we consume. An influencers’ job is to get clicks, likes, and views, a leader’s job is to help develop, lead, correct, and train us for a life filled with faith based on our future. The next Biblical truth leading to a truly great life is choosing influencers who honor God, honor authority, and live with character and integrity. I know that sounds like the antithesis of all modern influencers, but Christ’s kingdom and ways are often upside-down from the worldly standpoint? We don’t like anyone overseeing us, yet it is critical that for a great life, we allow ourselves to be led well by faith filled leaders, and we become such leaders. In fact, there are some significant rewards to leading God’s way.

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Living for family, friends, our social media followers, or even just our own view of ourselves is overwhelming and leads to a constant fear of imposter syndrome and not good enough. Our second Biblical truth leading to a truly great life is living every moment of every day for an audience of one! When we live for that ONE, it changes how we view ourselves, how we engage with others, and the power to overcome the past which has haunted and dominated our identity.

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It all starts with understanding your view and an understanding of your identity. Think about it, what type of mirror are you using? Are you using the carnival mirror which distorts your image? When I have a disordered understanding of my own identity it impacts my emotions, relationships, and purpose in life. Or are you using a real mirror which clearly shows who you are? This type of mirror shows who we really are and reveals our need for rescue from ourselves. It helps reorientate ourselves with the one who created us. The first truth to focus on is our real identity, not the one we’ve created for ourselves.

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In this episode, we will explore the ancient concept of church membership as belonging to a body, through Scripture, early church history, and modern cultural disconnection—especially loneliness and our increasing dependence on AI for connection. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eZovYb96kl1usYmv-8R_X8puIMRZeAjw/view?usp=drive_link)

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We've realized that the kingdom is something incredible and more valuable than anything we could ever own.  It is ours freely through repentance. We are part of the kingdom because we have been forgiven and we can extend forgiveness.  God's gracious invitation to a celebration is so good, and yet when we speak about it to others it can be met with confusion, question, anger, and rejection.  Why?  The effects of sin go down deep into the soil of our hearts.  We must rely on the Holy Spirit to cultivate hearts to be prepared for the gospel, so that God's powerful message can take root.  Yet, though it may be misunderstood, or questions, or rejected, our King still calls us to recklessly scatter his words and promises.  The harvest will be plentiful, and we can celebrate with him again.

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It's so exciting to receive a special invitation to celebrate.  That's exactly what God's kingdom is - a celebration.  You're invited.  Jesus has personally extended you such an invitation - no matter your past, no matter your history, no matter your status. It's a free invitation from him and it calls for a joyful response.  It calls for preparing ourselves for the party.  It calls us to dress ourselves in grace, mercy, and love, because Jesus has given us the proper attire for this feast - we just get to be those who wear it. Come and enjoy the celebration, having been clothed with Christ.

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As we live in the kingdom into which God has brought us through his forgiveness, we too demonstrate forgiveness to others. Though we often assume that we live autonomous lives, we are interconnected with our God and with others.  Everything we have is our God's - a recognition that leads us to see the debts we have owed him. Such debts have been forgiven because of God's grace. In his kingdom, we are empowered and moved to freely forgive others their debts they owe us.

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What's the cost of entry?  Whether it's the theme park, ball park, or skate park - it likely isn't free to get in.  What about the magnificent, marvelous kingdom of God?  What would it cost us to get in?  It's not a material amount, and it's not some great deed that we can do, but there is a cost.  The cost of humility.  The cost of setting aside our pride and allowing God to carry us.  The cost of repentance, which turns to God to receive his mercy, favor, and grace - all which he is so willing to give us, so much so that he didn't seem to even think twice about the great cost of forgiveness to him.  He gave up his only Son, and Jesus gave up his life so that we could know this forgiveness. What a blessing!  What a kingdom! What a king!

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