What is the major contributing factor that keeps us from taking risks in faith? Fear! Fear makes us skeptical, selfish, stubborn and short sighted. When Mose led the Israelites out of Egypt they faced fear at the Red Sea. They took the risk in faith and were able to flee across the waters parted by God.

How does one take the initiative? The blind man Bartimaeus from the Gospel of Mark shows us how to do seize the moment and make the best of it for the glory of God

What if your heart's desire was planted there by God for his glory? What would you do? With God on our side we can do anything! Joshua lead the people of Israel into the promise land with this kind of faith.

Why should we expect the best? Take the example of David and Goliath. David defeated the giant because he had faith in God and expected to win.

How do we build trust in a relationship? It begins with us

In the ABCs of relationships the C is for Choosing Wisely. What does God say about choosing a mate? Today we use 2 Corinthians to help answer these questions.

"I am writing these things to you...so that you will know how to live in the family of God. That family is the church of the living God, the support and foundation of the truth" 1 Timothy 3:14-15

Being authentic is "What you see is what you get." So what causes us to hide ourselves from other? Fear is the cause. How do we overcome this fear and have better relationships?

Fear, it is what kept the Israelites out of the promised land and wondering about the desert for 40 years. Only one fear is needed, the fear of the Lord.

Hurts, we all have them. The question is are we looking in the right places for healing? Take the man by the pool at Bethesda. For 35 years he sat by this pool looking to be healed. Jesus healed him in an instant