How do you heal wounds and reconcile with others? Today, you learn from Pastor Mike's message about what it takes to create reconciliation. Healing and reconciliation are not met by arrogance and pride. However, the path to these goals is met by humility. Humility is recognizing one's own shortcomings and potential contribution to the unrest. Pastor Mike encourages you, that when you come from a place of humility, it will be much easier to pursue reconciliation. Let the Lord help you to be humble.

Do you work hard to be a peace-maker within your relationships? In today's message from Pastor Mike, he sympathizes with the hard work that it takes to be a mediator. Relationships can be super messy and it can take a quite deal of energy to keep the peace. However, this is something that as disciples of Jesus we should be quick to take on. Pastor Mike reminds us, that the Bible says to live peaceably with all people. Do your best to keep shining the light and love that's found in Jesus.

Sometimes when you're experiencing a season of difficulty it can be hard to see clearly. As you listen to today's message from Pastor Mike, he shares with you the importance of keeping yourself strengthened in the Lord. When you become bogged down with all sorts of emotions, it can be easy to forget all that the Lord has done in your life. Pastor Mike urges you to write down all of the ways that the Lord has shown Himself faithful to you. And be reminded of His never-changing character within His Word.

Many of us would be quick to agree that the word love has been rather watered down in many cultures and societies. Whether it's silly love songs on the radio, false depictions in movies, or otherwise, many people think of love as a word, rather than a verb. As Pastor Mike discusses in his message today, love is measured by the obstacles it overcomes. In his study, you'll learn about the many obstacles that King David faced with his son Absalom, yet still loved him with great passion.

Whether we seek it out with ambition, or it's the last thing we could possibly want, at some point in our lives we're called to leadership. If we're not careful, we can easily fail in a multitude of ways, whether it's ego, inexperience, or otherwise. In today's message, Pastor Mike reflects on the importance of practicing humility by seeking the counsel of others when leading. In his study, you'll learn how humility plays a powerful role in leadership as Pastor Mike reflects on the example of King David.

If we were to read the account of Absalom's attempt to overthrow King David for the first time, many of us would be certain David will fall. However, as you're probably well aware and have heard many times, God allowed no such thing to happen. In today's message, Pastor Mike reflects on God's protection over David, and you have that same protection. In his study, you'll be reminded that even when all odds are against you, God can and will provide when you need it most.

The conspiracy to overthrow the throne of King David gets more and more insidious as it develops. In fact, the twists and turns and sinister plots become so much so that we're practically forced to recognize that David's demise was certain if it weren't for God. In today's message, Pastor Mike reflects on the sovereign hedge of protection that The Lord placed on David. In his study, you'll gain a powerful reminder of how faithful God is to His own, even when we're not faithful to Him.

Greed, lust, murder, hunger for power. These are but a few of the contributing sins to the absolute disaster of King David's household not long after he had his affair with Bathsheba. If you read your Old Testament regularly, chances are you're familiar with this account. In today's message, Pastor Mike reflects on the nefarious plot to overthrow the throne of King David. In his study, you'll learn that while the sins committed against David were indeed evil, no plot is powerful enough to overthrow God's anointed.

Do you understand that you have the attention of God at your fingertips? Jesus died for you to save you from your sins, but also to give you a direct connection to your Maker. Have you ever stopped to ponder that? In today’s message, Pastor Mike reminds us of the enormity of this gift. You have the ability to speak with and be heard by the most powerful being in all of the universe. Higher than any king or ruler. He hears you and, perhaps even more importantly, He cares! About You!

Luckily for us, we have a Savior who cares about our daily lives. He cares about our needs, our frustrations, our fears. You can count on Him to have your back. Often though, as Pastor Mike reminds us today, Jesus shows us His plans one step at a time. Stick with Him. Even during the rough patches of your life, Jesus is there. It doesn’t mean He won’t walk you through hard things. It just means that you have Him to lean on in all circumstances. Be patient and wait on the Lord. He has a great plan for you!