We live in a world where we are told that there is no such thing as absolute truth, only relative truth.  There is "my truth", "your truth", and we must accept one another's versions of the truth.  What do we do when we are faced with a world that has an aversion to the truth?

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Favorite Thing This Week: The Literal Word App is GREAT for digging deeper into your daily Bible readings.  This FREE app will show you the Greek words and definitions the verses you are currently reading were translated from.  You can download the Literal Word app from your app store.  You can find it in the Apple app store here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/literal-word/id1439010388

The featured verses for this week are:

Acts 20:28-30

Psalm 25:4-5

Ephesians 4:11-15

John 14:15-17

Proverbs 3:3 (NASB)

Worship on the way out: Famous For by Tauren Wells

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Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

God is not a man, so he does not lie.

He is not human, so he does not change his mind.

Has he ever spoken and failed to act?

Has he ever promised and not carried it through?

Numbers 23:19 NLT

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Favorite Thing This Week: Lisa Harper's back Porch Theology Podcast (Seriously! Check it out!  She's amazing!!!)

The featured verses for this week are:

Numbers 23:19

John 21:15-17

Matthew 16:18

Recommended worship song: Confidence by Sanctus Real

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Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

I know most of us have heard the words "be still" many times, read it on many shirts, mugs, journals etc. but how many of us actually understand that command?  Today we are breaking down Psalm 46:10.

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The featured verses for this week are:

Psalm 46:10 (NASB and NLT)

Luke 12:25-26 NIV

Recommended worship song: What Mercy Did For Me by People & Songs feat. Crystal Yates, Michah Tyler, and Joshua Sherman

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Strive definition found at https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strive

"Psalm 46 (NASB95) - *Cease [striving] and know that." Blue Letter Bible. Web. 11 Jan, 2022. .

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No, that's not a typo.  Yes, we are talking about New Year's Revolutions instead of resolutions.  Press play to see what exactly we're talking about!

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The featured verses for this week are:

Jeremiah 29:11-13

1 Peter 2:9

Romans 12

Philippians 4:4-8

Recommended worship song: The Heart of Worship by Matt Redman

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Resolution definition found at https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/resolution

Revolution etymology found at https://etymologeek.com/lat/revolvo

“Revolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revolution. Accessed 3 Jan. 2022.

Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

We throw the word enemy around so lightly.  But, we need to take seriously the fact that we have a very real enemy whose only goal is to keep us and our families from the goodness God offers.  Join me today as we take a look at Nehemiah 4 and see how the enemy attempts to keep us from God and what we can do to fight back.

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The featured verses for this week are:

Nehemiah 4:1-23

Recommended worship song: Fighting For Me by Riley Clemmons

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“Feeble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feeble. Accessed 21 Dec. 2021.

“Poor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poor. Accessed 21 Dec. 2021.

Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

As we speed through the end of the New Year, it is my hope you will take some time to press pause, take a deep breath and give thanks...like David.

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The featured verses for this week are:

1 Chronicles 17:16-27

Recommended worship song: The Blessing by Kari Jobe & Cody Carnes

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Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

Rahab was a deeply flawed woman, much like each and every one of us.  But Rahab, also took a leap of faith and God used her to play a pivotal role in bringing His plans to fruition.

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The featured verses for this week are:

Joshua 2:1-21

Hebrews 11:31

Matthew 1:1-17

Recommended worship song: Alone by Hollyn ft. Tru

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Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

Even demons believe that there is one God.  What makes our lives different from that of demons if we both believe the same thing?  Repentance is what sets us apart.  Let's talk about that and more in today's podcast.

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The featured verses for this week are:

James 2:19-20

Matthew 3:8

James 3

James 4:4

Proverbs 4:23

James 4:7-8

Recommended worship song: Gone by Elevation Worship

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Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

The Holy Spirit is an essential aspect of the Christian faith and sometimes can feel like a mystery.  In part 2 of this two-part message, we are continuing our conversation about who the Holy Spirit is and what the Holy Spirit does.  It is JAM PACKED with goodness!  So, get ready!

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The featured verses for this week are:

John 14:15-17

John 14:23-27

Luke 11:11-13

John 16:7-8

Ephesians 1:13-14

Romans 8:26-27

1 Corinthians 2:6-16

2 Corinthians 3:17

2 Corinthians 3:18

2 Corinthians 12:1-11

Romans 12

Ephesians 4

1 Peter 4:10-11

Footnote regarding John 16:7-8 was pulled from the Chronological Life Application Study Bible and was found on page 1465

Recommended worship song: Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) by Hillsong

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Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

The Holy Spirit is an essential aspect of the Christian faith and sometimes can feel like a mystery.  In this part 1 of this two-part message, we are talking about who the Holy Spirit is and what the Holy Spirit does.

The featured verses for this week are:

Luke 3:21-22

Acts 2:1-4

Acts 8:17

Joel 2:28-29

John 14:15-17

John 14:23-27

Footnote regarding Luke 3:21-22 was pulled from the Chronological Life Application Study Bible and was found on page 1294

Word translation for paraklēton is from: BibleHub.com

Recommended worship song: In Awe by Hollyn

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Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.