When it comes to finances, most Americans just wing it. They play it by ear. They guesstimate. But is that really way to get where you want to go? Without a plan, everything you've gained through sacrifice and hard-work could be lost. Because those who fail to plan plan to FAIL. Here's the thing: God doesn't want you to FAIL with money, because if you fail with money, it can affect so many other areas of your life. In fact, making a plan for how you SPEND money could be one of the most spiritual things you do this year.

When it comes to finances, most Americans just wing it. They play it by ear. They guesstimate. But is that really way to get where you want to go? Without a plan, everything you've gained through sacrifice and hard-work could be lost. Because those who fail to plan plan to FAIL. Here's the thing: God doesn't want you to FAIL with money, because if you fail with money, it can affect so many other areas of your life. In fact, making a plan for how you SPEND money could be one of the most spiritual things you do this year.

ANYONE who attempts to trust God or follow Jesus is going to face times when they question whether that trust is well-founded. What do you do when things DON'T work out the way you think (or hope) they should? Do you walk away? Give up? Tune out for a season? Tucked away in Genesis is the account of a man who shows us that God CAN be trusted to do (exactly) what He's promised: and that man's name is Joseph.

ANYONE who attempts to trust God or follow Jesus is going to face times when they question whether that trust is well-founded. What do you do when things DON'T work out the way you think (or hope) they should? Do you walk away? Give up? Tune out for a season? Tucked away in Genesis is the account of a man who shows us that God CAN be trusted to do (exactly) what He's promised: and that man's name is Joseph.

For the past several decades, churches (in America) have operated like a business. They've promoted people into leadership who can get things done, make stuff happen, and get results. They've measured success in terms of butts in seats, size of facilities, and scope of programming. But have we made a mistake in doing so? And what have we LOST in running things that way? In this message, Max Vanderpool teaches on the BIGGEST METAPHOR for the church found in the New Testament: a FAMILY - and what that means for Generations in the years ahead.

For the past several decades, churches (in America) have operated like a business. They've promoted people into leadership who can get things done, make stuff happen, and get results. They've measured success in terms of butts in seats, size of facilities, and scope of programming. But have we made a mistake in doing so? And what have we LOST in running things that way? In this message, Max Vanderpool teaches on the BIGGEST METAPHOR for the church found in the New Testament: a FAMILY - and what that means for Generations in the years ahead.

Can you imagine living in a country where parents routinely dumped off children with learning disabilities or special needs or physical limitations? That's part of the larger culture of Kenya, because flawed children are seen as cursed. James, Rach'el, and Josh Ballard share what it's like when CHRISTIANS welcome and love the kids few people want to welcome and love.

Can you imagine living in a country where parents routinely dumped off children with learning disabilities or special needs or physical limitations? That's part of the larger culture of Kenya, because flawed children are seen as cursed. James, Rach'el, and Josh Ballard share what it's like when CHRISTIANS welcome and love the kids few people want to welcome and love.

Take the CHALLENGE! Start writing down three things you're thankful for EACH DAY and see what happens (six months later)...

Take the CHALLENGE! Start writing down three things you're thankful for EACH DAY and see what happens (six months later)...