“Why?” is the chorus that plays throughout your entire life. It may have been louder in childhood, but it’s just as present as an adult. You want to understand what’s going on and why it’s happening. Well, as you’ll learn today, God invites those questions but He doesn’t always answer them. Pastor Daniel explains that God values your trust. He wants you to trust Him, for your life to reflect your belief that He’s good and can handle whatever comes.

There’s something startling about quiet. We live in such a noisy world, constantly bombarded by so many voices, that silence is a rare thing. And because of this, you’re not alone in feeling like it’s weird and uncomfortable. Well, today, Pastor Daniel encourages you to quiet the noise and embrace the silence because that’s where you’ll hear the still, small voice of the Lord. God is speaking to you, sharing His thoughts, but you have to quiet your spirit to hear Him.

We’ve gotten off track. We’ve forgotten that Jesus came on a rescue mission because we’re ALL broken and far from perfect. That we’re ALL created by God and bear His image. The reality of this truth should change how you treat people. The details and the differences fall away when you look at people as image-bearers. Today, Pastor Daniel urges you not to let anything keep you from seeing others as God does- amazing image-bearers in need of His grace.

You matter. That’s what Pastor Daniel reminds you of in today’s teaching. He shares that God created you and, because of that, He cares deeply about you. He’s passionate about who you are and what’s happening with you because He made you. So, no matter what’s going on in your life…even if you’re at the lowest point you’ve ever been… God wants you to know that He’s here and He cares. You are not a mistake. And you are not alone.

A lot of people have a life plan. Whether it spans 5 or 10 years or is just a list of priorities to accomplish, they’ve got everything mapped out. Well, today, Pastor Daniel reminds you that it’s fine to make goals but to hold them loosely and leave room for the Lord to direct your steps. You see, God wants to lead you into amazing things, but you have to be willing to follow Him. So, let the Lord take the wheel and experience more of the abundant life He has for you.

There’s a distinct difference between reading about something and experiencing it for yourself. The picture of that beach in Hawaii takes on a whole new reality when you feel the sand, hear the waves, and smell the salty air. Today, Pastor Daniel talks about how God is everywhere all at once, what theologians call omnipresence. But the amazing thing is that He wants to be living inside of you too. And that starts when you begin a relationship with Jesus.

You’ve probably heard life referred to as a journey. And to a great degree, this is true. But it’s not just some nebulous concept- it’s your everyday experience of moving through your moments. Today, Pastor Daniel reminds you that God isn’t some far-off watcher who’s disconnected from what’s really going on. He knows where you are, your struggles and your triumphs, your sorrows, and your joys. He sees and He’s near to you.

Everyone wants connection. We want to belong somewhere. And that’s exactly what you’ll find when you begin a relationship with Jesus. Not only are you adopted into God’s family, but through Him, you can find deep and meaningful connections with other people who’ve trusted in Jesus. Because of Him, all your differences and everything in your past is set aside in the face of the grace, love, and acceptance that He gives you.

You make thousands of choices every day. Some are big and some are little. But they can all have a huge impact. Today, Pastor Daniel shares that God is inviting you to follow Him, to follow His light in the decisions that you make. He reminds you that all those little choices have a snowball effect. They’ll radically change your life as you follow God one day at a time. So, even though it may be hard, it’s always worth it to chase the light.

Just like sore, red skin can be a sign of an infection, your emotional response to a situation can be an indicator of something deeper going on. Today, Pastor Daniel explains that anger and frustration often point to an area that God wants you to look at. He shines His light on the dark and broken parts of our lives so that He can bring healing to those places. So lean into those feelings and see if there’s something behind them that needs the light of Jesus.