They were stuck, exactly where they didn’t want to be. But God had long term plans which called on them to make the best of less than ideal circumstances. From their example we learn what it looks like to find purpose and joy when we find ourselves...

When we turn away from God and decide to do things our own way, His goal is to regain our attention and affection. The best thing God can do to win us back is to let us experience the consequences of our actions. This message challenges us to give our...

Standing on a hillside Jesus gave the followers who had assembled to hear him a unique label. A label that would explain what their purpose was for being on this earth, and one that is as applicable to his followers today as it was then. Discover what...

He was a man forced to live in a fast changing and godless society. He faced fears about the future, concern for his safety, and the discouragement of a world that seemed to be falling apart at warp speed. Sound familiar? His name was Daniel and he...

There is a story in the Old Testament that is striking in its depiction of society at its worst and in its depiction of how God dealt with it. It is the story of Sodom and Gomorrah. A story that is disturbing in some of its details and yet reveals one...

Serve one another. Just the thought of it can evoke images of toil, drudgery, and obligation. Most people don't mind giving back a little now and then, but adopting a lifestyle of service can be a bit of a stretch. Especially when you consider...

The concept of "confession" conjures up images of a veiled priest sitting in a confession booth ready to absolve you of your sins. Protestants have it a little easier; they can go directly to God and ask for forgiveness without involving a...

Your character, or your interior life, affects your relationships and responsibilities in this life. If your interior is a mess, then the rest of your life is affected negatively. While there are built-in systems to measure how you're doing in...

Chances are your greatest regret can be traced back to a decision where your body wanted something that your heart knew was wrong. An appetite was raging. You saw something or someone you wanted...even though he, she, or it wasn't healthy for...

Many Christians struggle with not only defining who the Holy Spirit is,

but what His purpose is in our lives. Is He supposed to be our good luck

charm? Is He the road map we should follow for life’s directions and

decisions? Is He our long-distance...