BIG IDEA One thing this year has taught us is that we are not immune to storms. None of us are in control of our lives, as much as we would like to be in control. Inevitably, we will have storms. While we cannot control our storms, we can control how we will respond to them. We can either trust...
Continue ReadingBIG IDEA As human beings, we all want to live a life of significance. We want to live a life that matters. We want to have an impact. As followers of Christ, we want to have an impact for Him and His kingdom. But what does it really mean to live a life of significance, and how do we actually...
Continue ReadingBIG IDEA If ever a person was trying to win a popularity contest, it was not Jesus. In fact, while He lived on earth, He often said and did things that made people want to stop following Him. He said these things because He wanted people to take the call to follow Him seriously. In fact, He...
Continue ReadingBIG IDEA Myths: some are completely unbelievable, some are more difficult to decipher than others, and some appear to look like facts. While some myths are hilarious because of how untrue to reality they are, others are devastating, especially myths about God and about the Bible. The question...
Continue ReadingBIG IDEA We live in a world of bias and prejudice. Sometimes it seems inescapable, even unstoppable. Recently, this issue has moved to the forefront of our social and political world. In this sea of strong opinions, we have to ask how followers of Jesus should respond to what is happening in...
Continue ReadingBIG IDEA In a world where many people pretend to be something they are not, Christ-followers are called to live genuine, godly lives. This means that we are who we say we are and that we live out what we say we believe. It is easy to see through those who pretend to love God, but their life...
Continue ReadingBIG IDEA Does your life reflect that God has changed you from the inside? What clues are there that you are fully devoted? We are continuing our journey this week, looking at the book of 1 John. In our study of John chapter 2, we are going to discuss the fact that followers of Christ obey God...
Continue ReadingBIG IDEA It can be fun to dress up or pretend to be something completely different from what we are, but ultimately nothing feels more comfortable than being our true, genuine selves. This is particularly true for us when it comes to our faith. God is looking for people who are not comfortable...
Continue ReadingBIG IDEA Have you ever observed a married couple that was so on fire for God that they caught your attention? Maybe this couple really loved people well or had a heart for learning and studying God's word. Whatever the case, have you ever looked on a couple like this that you thought, "Now they...
Continue ReadingBIG IDEA At the heart of the matter, marriage is a commitment first to God, and second to our spouse. This commitment is to be taken strongly and seriously. That is why every marriage ceremony usually includes sharing vows. If you are married, are you struggling to remember that you made a...
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