What is "normal"? What you consider normal is different depending on where you are, and who you are with. What is normal in one place would be weird somewhere else. What used to be normal no longer is. What is normal for a person who is a follower of Christ?

What you are concerned about says a lot about your values. What are you concerned about? How does it line up with what God is concerned about?

It's funny, isn't it? We should be able to learn from other people's mistakes and failures. We should be able to read a story or see it as it happens with someone else and apply it to our own lives. We should, but often we don't. What does it usually take for us to learn life lessons? What can we do about it?

Life on the run - running from God. It's not a physical thing - you aren't literally sprinting. It's more of a decision to ignore His plan for your life. There is a predictable pattern that develops in the life of a person who runs from God. Looking at a famous story in the Bible, we'll see this pattern and what it means for us.

What is a hypocrite? Someone who pretends to be something they are not. They seem to practice religion, but really, they are just playing games. Jesus calls them lukewarm.

No circumstance, attack, or pressure is greater than the power of God. No enemy can stop God's plan for you! Quit letting news channels, politicians, and gloomy Facebook posts determine your outlook on life. They aren't the ones that are in control!

When a Christian becomes soley focused on doing things for God rather than being a child of God, it can become dangerous. While we should work for Him, we were *designed* for relationship with Him!

Our culture tells us that a little sin is okay. It won't hurt us. But small compromises lead to major failures. What can we learn from Jesus' message to the church in the ancient city of Pergamum?

When you find yourself in the middle of a battle, when you are facing your biggest struggle, Jesus is there. He's right there with you - reminding you He is greater than anything you face.

Have you ever been more in love with Jesus than you are right now?