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It's easy to find ourselvs in the middle of a Charlie Brown Christmas when we begin to focus inward. Listen to discover 5 insights from this classic story that speak to our eternal yearnings and God's plans.

Closing out the series on seasons, Pastor Barbie talks about a time for war and a time for peace. As a peacemaker herself, God has had to show her how sometimes war is required for peace in many areas of our lives. Listen to discover two keys to understand if it might be a time for war.

It's easy to quickly read a passage of Scripture and miss the full gravity of what it means. This week, Pastor Barbie shares how understanding the times to tear down and build up are critical for our growth and maturity in Christ.

God has a plan for your life that doesn't need your help, only your obedience. Listen to discover how understanding that there is a time to kill and a time to heal can ultimately lead to life.

The story of David preparing to fight Goliath is full of truths that apply to us as well. Listen as Barbie Loflin shares why it was critical that David NOT fight in Saul's armor as well as insight into how God prepares us for battle.

What can Elisha teach us about prayer? Well as it turns out, a single encounter with an enemy can teach us a lot. Listen as Barbie Loflin shares how God has give us prayer as a powerful tool to withstand spiritual attacks.

Barbie Loflin looks at the Magi and their gifts, reminding us of where we should actually focus and the reality of what they did. Listen to discover how their response informs ours. - http://springhousesmyrna.com/20181223

In a time filled with strife and division, Pastor Barbie calls us higher to walk as purveyors of peace in meekness. Listen to discover how understanding our own forgiveness can propel us to walk in forgiveness.

Do you ever wonder if it's possible to lose focus when dealing with spiritual things? As Pastor Barbie points out, that can certainly be the case with the demonic, with possible errors at either extreme. However, the words of Jesus point to what's most important.

Like many of the parables, the story of the lost coin can be understood on multiple levels. Listen as Pastor Barbie Loflin shares how God has used this story to breathe new life into her life and ministry.