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Jesus did not call His disciples to comfort—He called them to follow. In this powerful opening message, Dr. Michael Youssef challenges every believer to receive Christ’s call to become fishers of men.

From Matthew 4:19, Dr. Youssef warns against spiritual complacency and calls believers to reject fear, pride, and comfort. True discipleship is not casual interest in Jesus. It is complete surrender to His Lordship—leaving the familiar and stepping into obedience for the sake of the Gospel.

Just as Jesus called seasoned fishermen to a higher purpose, He still calls His people today to:

Christ’s call is clear. The question is whether we will obey.

Scripture Focus: Matthew 4:18–22

 If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 

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In a millions-of-years worldview, comets are a big problem. You see, every time a comet orbits close to the sun, it gets smaller and eventually disintegrates. In just a few million years there wouldn’t be any comets left in our solar system. Yet there still are!

To explain this, secular scientists propose the Oort Cloud where comets are supposedly produced before they’re pulled into our solar system. But there’s absolutely no observational evidence for this Oort Cloud!

When we start with God’s Word, we don’t need to invent imaginary comet makers. God created the universe, including comets, just a few thousand years ago.

Many of life's deepest struggles begin when we convince ourselves we can handle them alone. Whether it's a habit, addiction, fear, or unhealthy pattern, lasting freedom starts with honesty. Discover why admitting our weakness isn't the end of the story—it's often the first step toward healing, hope, and the power of God at work in our lives.

Today's Bible Verse:"Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, If another member of the church sins against me, how many times shall I forgive? Up to seven times?’" — Matthew 18:21

When Forgiveness Feels Impossible

Matthew 18:21 begins one of Jesus' most well-known teachings on forgiveness. Peter believed he was being generous by asking whether forgiving someone seven times was enough. Instead, Jesus responded by expanding Peter's understanding of grace, teaching that forgiveness is not meant to be limited or counted.

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The Reverend Dr. Kyle Norman is the Rector of St. Paul’s Cathedral, located in Kamloops BC, Canada. He holds a doctorate in Spiritual formation and is a sought-after writer, speaker, and retreat leader. His writing can be found at Christianity.com, crosswalk.com, ibelieve.com, Renovare Canada, and many others. Rev. Norman has 20 years of pastoral experience, and his ministry focuses on helping people overcome times of spiritual discouragement.

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