Each of us is different, with our unique gifts. Continuing our series, "Fresh" Curtis Plank shares how we can all use our individual talents together as one family to be the body of Christ.

Unfortunately, there is a lot of hopelessness around us; in our lives, in the lives of those we love, & in the world. As Julie continues our series, "Fresh" she explores how we receive hope and how we can give it away.

Samuel opens up our new series “Fresh” and compares our lives to the altar in the story of Elijah. He explains that when we make our lives an altar for the Father’s fire, whatever we put on the altar is consumed. All of it. It is all for His glory.

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Dianne explains how God’s love is unconditional and yet it is also correctional. We can learn to submit to His life-giving discipline. As Hebrews 12:11 says “Now all discipline seems to be more pain than pleasure at the time, yet later it will produce a transformation of character, bringing a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who yield to it.” The Heavenly Father parents us through our resistance, fears and stress because He is a good father who knows what is best for His children.

After begging to be healed of condition that prevented her from getting pregnant, Julie realized that something had to change in her faith, even though it wasn’t the change she expected. Through this revelation she realized her relationship with Jesus became a friendship instead of a formula.

A life without contempt and full of compassion is only possible through our union with Jesus. This union releases Jesus' love, mercy and healing to others.

How can we have compassion for the things that we aren't excited about? Jim explains how a simple call to Jesus can make way for a powerful shift in our heart posture.

Clay shares how we can hit a ceiling in our relationship with Christ when we live in the guilt and the shame that come as a result of striving. Jesus wants intimacy with us, not imitation of Him! He wants participation, not performance. He just wants us.

What does it mean for sin to have no claim on your life? Jamie shares how Jesus in us can help us declare our victory to the world because we are free in Him.