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Today, Pastor Jack reminds us that believing in Jesus is only the beginning. We’re also called to receive Him, trust in Him, and remain close to Him every day. The closer we stay to Him, the more our faith is strengthened, and the more our doubts and fears begin to fade away.

If you were to ask someone if they think they’re a good person, they would probably say “yes.” But just because you try to be good doesn’t mean you’ll actually succeed! Dr. Robert Jeffress explains how God’s definition of “good” differs from our own.

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You may have known Christ for many years. Yet even longtime Christians aren’t immune from what you could call spiritual dry times, perhaps because of some hardship you’re dealing with, or because of unconfessed sin. So what does it take to rediscover the joy that’s yours in Christ? John MacArthur helps you with that as he continues his study called Our Great Salvation.

You’ve got a dream. You’ve also got bills, responsibilities, loved ones eager to offer opinions, and that nagging question: Is this big idea for my future actually from God … or am I nuts? Saxophonist Emmanuel Garilus and his wife, Loreen, get real about finding your God-given purpose when the sensible path doesn’t feel like the faithful one. How do you weigh calling, risk, hard work, and marriage—and know when a dream is worth chasing?

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By making a few practical changes, you can reduce stress in your life, quiet the chaos and restore your sanity. Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory share what being overwhelmed feels like for the four main personality types (expressive, analytic, driver, and amiable). They talk about practical ways to organize your schedule, say no, increase your capacity for joy, make time for the Sabbath and create a personal manifesto that states your values to help you make choices in the future.
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