False idols are built on a foundation of unmet desires and three other elements.

God forgives us as we forgive others. But forgiveness can be slippery. There are at least 3 aspects of forgiveness that we must be aware of as we pursue a life free of conflict.

Ever felt yourself conflicted, even in the back of your mind, over unresolved bitterness? Like a small root grows into a great tree, so bitterness springs up in our heart and overshadows even our deepest relationships. How do we know if this dangerous root grows in you? Bitterness is a dangerous root and produces poisonous fruit. How can you eradicate the dangerous root from your life?

Anger cuts two ways…into the one expressing it and the one receiving it. The four ways we express anger are explained.

How do I know if I’m dealing with legitimate or illegitimate guilt? One will free me; the other will destroy me. Identify the sources of legitimate guilt and discover how guilt can be resolved when I live by what God says and not what people think.

Due to current economic times, more and more people live a life of fearful economics. Fearful economics means that generosity often gets demoted to an afterthought. So, what is true wealth, really? And, how do we know when we’re most like God?

THIN GREEN LINE: Week Three

Who really controls my life, God or my money? What really constitutes materialism? Which address? Which model car? Which vacation destination? What income bracket? Can we really know? Find out how money over-promises and under-delivers.

There is a "thin green line" that monitors our heart's health when it comes to money and possessions. The line will indicate we're unhealthy when we confuse the small things with the big things. We tend to think the amount of money we give is the big thing. God considers the attitude in which we give the big thing. One has to do with reputation. The other has to do with character.

Inner pictures of a better future have changed the future throughout the history of mankind. What picture of the future makes your heart beat fast and your mind race?