Have you ever noticed how the right people at the right time can shape your faith journey? In Acts 18 we see Apollos, a gifted teacher who spoke boldly about Jesus, but still had more to learn. God brought Priscilla and Aquila alongside him, reminding us that we are never meant to grow alone.

The message of Christ never changes, but how we live it out is strengthened when we walk together. Encouragement, correction, and support are not signs of weakness but of God’s design for community. Apollos also shows us the value of being teachable. He didn’t let pride keep him from growing, and because of his openness, God expanded his impact in powerful ways. The same is true for us. When we stay humble, connected, and ready for opportunities, God will use our lives to shine His truth wherever we go.

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Serving others doesn’t always look glamorous. In fact, it is often overlooked, under-appreciated, and even disregarded. Yet Jesus makes it clear that when we serve those in need, we are serving Him. An act of kindness, whether it is a meal, a visit, or even a listening ear, becomes something eternal in God’s eyes.

The truth is, real greatness is not found in being served but in choosing to serve. Your service may go unnoticed by people, but it will never be forgotten by God. Every time you love, give, or extend compassion, you are reflecting Christ Himself. A servant’s heart is more than a command; it is a way of life that keeps us anchored in Jesus, alive in faith, and ready to shine His love in a world that desperately needs it

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Samson’s story reminds us that being gifted is not enough. You can have every talent, every opportunity, and still miss God’s best if your spiritual life isn’t healthy. Samson was chosen from birth, set apart by God, and given extraordinary strength. But for much of his life, he relied on his own abilities and neglected his relationship with the Lord. His victories were many, but so were his compromises.

It was only in his lowest moment, blind and chained in a Philistine prison, that Samson fully turned back to God. And there, in complete surrender, he found his greatest strength. His final act was his most powerful, not because of physical might, but because it flowed from renewed faith.

Like Samson, we are called to serve our generation. But our greatest impact comes when we keep our walk with God alive, making Him our daily source. True success isn’t mastering the external. It’s excelling in spiritual strength and letting God work through us.

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As Jesus walked toward His most difficult moments, James and John weren’t asking for strength or wisdom. They were asking for seats of honor. But Jesus had something greater in mind. Not position, but purpose. He wasn’t raising up people to sit beside Him in glory. He was preparing them to serve.

In a world where many chase titles, Jesus offers something better. He invites us into a life that values humility over recognition and service over status. He showed us what true leadership looks like by meeting needs, healing wounds, and loving people exactly where they were. That’s the example we’re meant to follow.

You may feel like your role is small, but if Jesus is calling you into it, it matters. He is equipping you for your place and positioning you to serve. When you walk in step with Him, your life becomes part of something far greater than yourself.

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Have you ever found yourself hoping for something and still ending up disappointed? Maybe you’ve hoped for peace, success, healing, or simply a good night’s sleep. We all carry hopes in our hearts, but when life doesn’t turn out the way we imagined, it’s easy to feel discouraged. The truth is, when hope is rooted in us, it often leaves us empty. But when our hope is rooted in Him, everything changes.

God doesn’t want us to live in disappointment or frustration. He created us to hope, and not just in outcomes, but in His outcome. Proverbs 13 tells us that hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. God offers a kind of hope that never disappoints, one that’s powered by His instruction, His faithfulness, and His love.

Real hope begins when we let go of our understanding and trust in God’s simplicity. It’s not complicated it’s surrender, faith, and obedience. And through that, He fills us with joy and peace as we trust in Him. Let today be the day you turn from I and lean fully into Him.Subscribe to Our Channel! New to LifeRock? Click here: liferockchurch.org/get-connectedTo support this ministry and help us reach people in our community. Click here: liferockchurch.org/giveDo you need someone to pray for you? We will pray for you. Click here: liferockchurch.org/online-prayerFollow: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeRockColumbiaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/LifeRockChurchX: https://x.com/LifeRockChurch

It’s easy to say we have faith. But real faith, the kind that makes a difference, always leads to action. When we follow Jesus, our hearts begin to shift. We see others differently. We begin to notice needs we once overlooked. And something inside us says, “I can help with that.”

This message reminds us that we’re not saved by our good works, but we’re saved for them. Like Dorcas in Acts 9, we might not have fame or a flashy platform, but we have something God can use. A listening ear. A skill. A warm meal. A helping hand. Simple acts of kindness can carry the weight of heaven when done in love.

You don’t need to be extraordinary to make a difference. You just need to be willing. God blesses what’s in your hand, not what’s in someone else’s. So look around, take a step of faith, and start serving where you are. Your small act could be someone else’s answered prayer.

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Have you ever wanted to do the right thing, but found yourself doing the exact opposite? You’re not alone. Even the Apostle Paul wrestled with this inner battle between what he wanted to do and what his human nature pushed him toward. That fight between faith and feelings is something we all face. But the good news is, God meets us right there in the struggle.

Life is full of tests, not to tear us down, but to grow us. Each challenge becomes an opportunity to choose faith over extremes, whether it’s the lie of not being good enough, or the illusion of having it all together. God isn’t calling us to be perfect, just honest and surrendered. Paul’s transparency reminds us that it’s okay to admit weakness, because that’s exactly where God’s grace shows up.

Our only hope is in Christ. He doesn’t just offer forgiveness. He offers freedom. Let’s choose to live in faith, stay grounded in truth, and allow Jesus to shape us into something more than we could ever be on our own.

Keep standing. Keep growing. Keep showing up in faith. God is using every step.

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There are moments when life calls us to lead with faith, even if we feel unprepared or unsure. Maybe a friend needs prayer, a loved one is hurting, or you're asked to encourage someone facing something heavy. And though your heart wants to help, you feel your words are too small or your faith not strong enough. Still, you step forward. You pray, you show up, you speak hope.

That willingness to lean on Jesus, even in the face of fear or doubt, is what learning to lead in faith looks like. It's not about having it all together. It’s about showing up anyway. Because faith isn't proven in perfection, but in persistence. And even when we feel we fall short, Christ meets us with grace.

Jesus calms the chaos around us and within us. He steps into our confusion, our questions, our lack, and offers peace. When we pray, "Lord, help my unbelief," He hears and He helps.

Keep standing. Keep growing. Keep showing up in faith. God is using every step.

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There’s a battle going on every day, not one you can see with your eyes, but one happening in your thoughts. Your mind is the gateway to who you are, and it’s also where the enemy works the hardest. Doubt, discouragement, guilt, and temptation don’t just appear out of nowhere. They’re often planted, and if we’re not careful, we start believing them. But we don’t have to stay stuck there.

God gives us the tools to fight back. His Word, His Spirit, and His truth are weapons that don’t just help us survive the battle, they help us win it. As we grow in our faith, we begin to recognize the lies for what they are and replace them with promises straight from the heart of God. Victory starts when we surrender our thoughts to Him and let Him renew our minds.

Let today be the day you pull the weeds that have taken root in your thinking. Give God full access. Choose faith over feelings. The Holy Spirit wants to guide your every step, not just away from destruction, but into peace, freedom, and the life you were created for.Subscribe to Our Channel! New to LifeRock? Click here: liferockchurch.org/get-connectedTo support this ministry and help us reach people in our community. Click here: liferockchurch.org/giveDo you need someone to pray for you? We will pray for you. Click here: liferockchurch.org/online-prayerFollow: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeRockColumbiaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/LifeRockChurchX: https://x.com/LifeRockChurch

Sometimes life leaves us wondering how a good God could allow painful or perplexing things to happen. The story of Jephthah is one of those moments. A man with authority, facing pressure and fear, made a vow to God that came from emotion, not understanding. No matter how strong our feelings are they aren’t always rooted in truth.

Too often, we do the same. We act on what we feel, assuming it must be right or even spiritual. But emotions can be misleading, and decisions made from pressure can carry lasting consequences. Jephthah’s story invites us to slow down, to seek God's Word instead of rushing into vows or choices driven by impulse.

God isn’t asking for dramatic promises. He’s asking for quiet obedience. His Word offers a clarity that emotions can’t provide. When we ground ourselves in truth, we walk in peace, wisdom, and freedom. Faith isn’t about how we feel. It’s about who we follow. And when we follow Jesus, we find a better way.

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