No one really likes being confronted with wrongdoing or being told they’re sinful. It’s easier to live in denial. Yet, as Pastor Dan teaches today, God often confronts people with their sins. He does it, not to be hurtful, but to restore people back to Himself. He does it to redirect people back to the best life He has for each of us. When God confronts and convicts you of the wrong you’re doing, accept it, listen and believe it, and then change your life and behavior to what God desires.

What is the longest you have gone without feeling any pain? Even if you don't experience emotional pain, you probably feel some level of physical pain every day. A stubbed toe, a headache, or even hunger pains are just commonplace for each of us. But today Pastor Dan shows us a promise in the Bible. A day with no pain. No disappointment, no striving, no danger, or fear or hurt. This promise is not to dismiss the pain that happens to you on earth. Rather, it should give you hope for the future.

Do you have a friend that is always there for you, no matter what? It doesn't make a difference the time of day or how far away they are, they will make a point to help you out in your time of need. The Bible says that God is even closer to you than that. He will come the moment you call on him. Today Pastor Dan shows us an amazing truth from the book of Zechariah. In the last days, God won't just be there for Israel spiritually, he will actually physically come and intervene for them as soon as they call!

When you turn on a faucet, you expect water to come out. Whether it's a water fountain, the bathtub, or your kitchen sink, you never wonder if water will flow or not, it's just a given that it will be there. Well, when you come to Christ, you can always expect that the water will be flowing. He's ready to wash your sin clean. As Pastor Dan looks at the book of Zechariah today, remember that God is always available for you. He never shuts down, goes to sleep, or steps out for a breather. He's always near!

If you've ever been on the receiving end of an insincere apology, you know how worthless it is. Just saying the words “I'm sorry” doesn't indicate any heart change has taken place. True repentance doesn't come from the words you say, it comes from the posture of your heart. Today, Pastor Dan looks at the book of Zechariah and what it looks like when a nation experiences true repentance. A half-hearted apology leaves you feeling no different. But after true repentance, you will never be the same again!

Have you ever watched someone fight a losing battle? Maybe it's a kid begging their parent for a new toy right up until the time they leave the store. Or maybe you've watched your favorite sports team play hard until the end, even when there was no way they could win. Humans are stubborn, and they will choose to fight God until the very end. Pastor Dan shows us today that even at the end of the world, man will still be fighting for control from God. But as we know, that fight has always been a losing battle.

God can't be surprised. No matter how good or bad you are, he's not shocked by any of it. You can't pull the wool over his eyes or manipulate him. He knows all the days of your life before you were even born! Even the future is history in God's eyes. And in the Bible prophecy, we get a sneak peek into some of that future. Today Pastor Dan shows us some of the amazing things prophesied in the book of Zechariah. Some events have already come to pass, proving the book's authority. Others are still to come.

We all long for freedom. We want to be able to do whatever we want whenever we want, without worrying about finances, time, or other obligations. But what happens when it feels like God's will is hindering your freedom? Today, Pastor Dan shows us that just like Jesus, a shepherd has to lead his flock. He has to guide them on the path that he has set out. A sheep may want to go a different way, but it will ultimately lead to its demise. It's in following the guidance of the shepherd that the sheep find true freedom.

“Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.” You've probably heard that phrase before. It's the practical thing to do, to make sure you don't get burned by the same person multiple times. You've got to look out for yourself and do what you gotta do to take care of yourself....right? Today, Pastor Dan shows us that God doesn't operate that way. His mercies are new every morning. Because of Jesus, we can come to God just as if we have never sinned before. He doesn't hold your sin against you!

God is in the business of redemption. He can take the lowly and lift them high. He takes the outcast and gives them a home. He turns mourning into dancing and a spirit of heaviness into a song of thanksgiving. No one would ever choose a sheep to ride into battle. But as Pastor Dan teaches today, God will turn that timid sheep into a fierce war horse, ready to charge the enemy. God wants to transform us all into his image. On our own, we are all just sheep, but in him, we find our full potential as war horses.