We all have a vision of what our best life could look like. For some it is financial independence, for others it might be a sunny beach and no stress. God has a vision for our lives that we may have never considered but is actually a life even greater than anything we ever imagined.

All of us have a shepherd. Someone or something that leads us, guides us, and helps us make our decisions. But most (if not all) of those shepherds don’t have our best interests in mind. So what are traits of a good shepherd?

It is very tempting to find our security and comfort in the things life has to offer. Whether it's money, family or success, we are drawn to these things to make our lives meaningful and worth living. Jesus presents an alternative to life that we are challenged to bet everything on if we want to live the life we were made for.

There are a lot of different opinions about what is true in our world today. Many of these opinions contradict and conflict with one another. How can we know what is really true? How do we know if we are believing and living out what is true? Jesus makes some of the most controversial and compelling arguments about truth that can change everything about how we understand our lives.

God wants to do the immeasurable in your life, as well as in the local church. If God is going to do immeasurably more, then it will absolutely be beyond what you are capable of asking for, planning for or imagining for.

There are situations we face where there is a fine line between success and failure. It can be very tempting to step back in fear in order to avoid any pain or disappointment. But what if these moments are some of our greatest opportunities to see God move greatly on our behalf? How can we make sure we have the faith necessary to see God's favor in our lives?

There are many areas of life that feel unfair. We work hard to live a good life and struggle and then see other people who seem less deserving but are flourishing in so many ways. What do we do when we feel we are being faithful but we do not see the favor of God flowing into our lives?

It can be very hard to see the good things other people experience in their lives and feel like God does not love or care about us as much as others. What we really see though is that God's favor comes in different forms and if we will focus on being faithful, we can trust His favor will flow into our lives.

We are all looking for something in life whether it be a spouse, a different job, more money or the next location for a vacation. There is one thing that God promises if we look for we will find: His favor. What are some ways we can seek the favor of God so it can become a reality in our lives?

We all know it takes work to get in shape, earn a degree or grow a business. But what work is required if we want to see more of God's favor in our lives? What can we do for God to trust us with more of His strength and power?