Abraham is known for one major quality:  faith.  His faith was counted unto him as righteousness.  But Abraham was not without tests of faith.  Learn how he handled tests in life and how his faith persevered.

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In our world today, millions of people suffer from anxiety or depression.  And if we're being honest, we may put on a front on the outside, but our souls can sometimes be fragile.  The Bible is no stranger to the dark night of the soul.  Today, we address indicators of a fragile soul and how the Bible leads us to a more secure soul in Christ.

In a world consumed with instant gratification, we are called, as followers of Christ, to be generous.  God gives us a divine ability to wait and handle the things He has given us in a way that honors and glorifies Him, ultimately affecting not only our lives but those who are around us.    

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As humans, there is no coasting or neutral zone - we are all being formed in one direction or the other. And if everything you do in your life is forming you, the question should be “What am I being formed into?” Romans 12:2 says, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” This means we need to change the way we think. We must see this life differently than the world does.

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The world has a lot of advice on relationships. Culture tells us many things about what we should do in regard to our relationships that directly oppose Scripture. Anything resembling holiness is going to feel legalistic in a culture that permits everything. God has a design for the family that’s better than anything the world has to offer. God created the family, and as the Creator, He designed how it should work.

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We've all come across people in our lives that we've found hard to love.  For whatever reason, whether they have done things to hurt you or made decisions you didn't approve of, these relationships happen.  Jesus shows us consistently how He would approach people deemed unlovable, especially with Zacchaeus.  This story reminds us of the beautiful reality that God loves people even when they don't have it all together.  

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The longer you live, the more you understand that life isn’t all about money, hobbies, pleasures, etc.  As good as those things can sometimes be, we learn more and more that life is more about the people in our lives. And sometimes, relationships are broken.  No greater biblical example of this than Jacob and Esau.  Through their story, we learn WHAT leads to broken relationships and HOW we can begin to reconcile broken relationships that need to be put back together.  

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Having strong roots of faith in our lives help us navigate the weighty things in life and help us not get blown away.  Better roots must be planted, nurtured, and connected.  

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Bitter roots lead to bitter fruit. Many of us have experienced pain, betrayal, and disappointment which often lead to a negative response, such as anger that results in bitterness. This “poison fruit” can end up destroying our lives, which is why the Bible is so clear about avoiding bitterness, tossing it aside, getting rid of it, and walking in forgiveness. Ultimately, bitterness will affect the work of God in your life!  

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God expects His followers to be fruitful with their lives, to advance His Kingdom on Earth.  However, we often look on the outside of our lives to assess our fruitfulness rather than the root of it.  Thankfully, God is full of grace and continues to invite us into more relationship with Him and how to become more fruitful.    

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