We all have difficult people in our lives, and if we're honest with ourselves, we wish they weren't. But behind every difficult person is a broken person. And if we allow God to develop the heart of Jesus within us, we'll see them as He does - in need of grace, love, and kindness.

There is great power in purpose. It can overcome distractions, pain and compromise. But many of us go through life unsure of our purpose. This is because we usually focus on the 'what': what job I should take, what school I should attend, what person I should marry or date. But God's more concerned about the 'who' - who we are becoming and for whom we're living. Discover the power of living the purpose God has for you.

Ever noticed how some things just seem to get a grip on your life and won't let go? Bitterness, anger, addiction, gossip, debt - it can be just about anything. If these strongholds aren't removed, they become a part of our identity and we feel increasingly hopeless. But Jesus can change us - not just make us better, but actually change us! Discover how God can give us the divine power to demolish strongholds.

Most would agree that people can be pretty selfish. If we're honest with ourselves, so can we. Being selfish is easy, and it feels good - for a little while anyway. But God calls us to something bigger than ourselves: submission. And when we overcome selfishness by submitting to him, we can become all God created us to be.

The power of friendship cannot be understated. Our friends influence our character. They impact our future. They will either improve or impair the quality of life. So what do quality friends look like? And how can we be the kind of friend that adds value to others? Discover the four types of friends we all need.

There are many reasons we feel inadequate. Perhaps the greatest reason is failure. We often think that failure is final or even fatal. But it actually can move us forward - if we choose to use it as an opportunity for God to work his plan in us. We're all inadequate apart from God, but we can discover how to overcome failure in his strength.

Many of us feel like we lack meaning or value. Some of us feel worthless. Loss, failure, trauma, and even the words people speak over us can leave us feeling insignificant. But worth is determined by what someone is willing to pay - and Jesus gave his life for you. And when we know how much we're worth to him, we can clearly see God's purpose for us.

Most people go through life hoping their external circumstances will change their internal reality. But God wants to change us from the inside out. Why? Because feelings like insecurity, insignificance and inadequacy can only be changed through the power of the Holy Spirit strengthen us in our inner being. This week, discover how to overcome insecurity by cultivating God-confidence.

The question of evil and suffering is an age-old question. Even the writers of the Bible questioned why evil and suffering happens. The simple answer is that the source of evil and suffering is sin. But that doesn't make it simple to deal with. Thankfully, God doesn't leave us to face it on our own. Discover how to overcome evil with good.

A major objection to faith in Jesus isn't because people have a problem with Jesus. It's because they have a problem with his followers. Judgmental attitudes and failing to practice what they preach makes many people think that Jesus' followers are hypocrites. So how can followers of Jesus avoid hypocrisy? Through an identity of integrity.