When you are inside the belly of a fish (a crisis), you quickly realize you are not in control. And, it's a good time to pray. Jesus has power and authority over all creation, so stop pursuing worthless idols. Salvation is found in Christ alone, so humble yourself and confess your sin.

The story of Jonah isn't about a fish. It's about the Son of God. Our beliefs will be challenged by our circumstances. Our sin impacts the people closest to us. Our biases could determine if others hear the Gospel. And our rebellion does not stop God's grace.

Hope is the confident expectation that there's more to come. Have you lost hope? When you feel betrayed, trust in the voice of God. When you feel like less than enough, focus on eternity with God. When you're tired of waiting, hold tight to the promises of God.

Busyness creates anxiety, division, and pride. Are you too busy? What's the solution to busyness? Start your day in God's presence. Stop trying to earn God's approval (which is based on who He is, not on what you can or will do). Schedule God's priorities.

Jealousy troubles our hearts, hides the truth, removes our joy, impacts our actions, and focuses on what we may lose rather than what God has given. What's the cure for jealousy? Avoid the comparison trap. Celebrate when others are doing well. Pursue humble contentment.

We all have an enemy who wants to steal our trust in who God is. What's stealing your Christmas, and what can you do about it? Exchange your pain for joy, your chaos for peace, your discouragement for hope, your weakness for power.

Jesus is the Good Shepherd. You can know about the shepherd without knowing the shepherd. How can you truly know the Shepherd? Follow the voice, rely on the strength, and accept the love of the Shepherd.

Everyone starts life in the dark. How does Jesus, the Light of the World, change your life? Light defeats what is dark, exposes what is true, heals what is broken, and revives what is dead.

Jesus is the Bread of Life. From this statement Jesus alone satisfies our cravings, strengthens our weakness, and saves from death, no matter the situation we are in.

What does a good leader look like? Leaders always look beyond appearance. Leaders always go first, desire to learn more, pour into others, and examine their own lives.