Surrounded By God’s Promises
on May 18th, 2022
“Not one of all the Lord’s good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled.” - Joshua 21:45It may feel like you are surrounded by the enemy, but you are ultimately surrounded by the Lord. You can be confident that in the face of your trials there are four assurances God has provided for you. You can recall these anytime you are feeling overwhelmed by the enemy and overwhelmed by life’s cha... Read More
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I Will Not Be Moved
on May 17th, 2022
“Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever.” - Psalm 125:1Psalm 125 belongs to a genre of biblical poetry called the “Songs of Ascent.” Some scholars believe that these songs were written by the Israelites upon their return from exile in Babylon. They had been humiliated during the destruction of Jerusalem as they were carried away into bondage and... Read More
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Surrounded By God
on May 16th, 2022
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” - Isaiah 41:10During the invasion of Iraq during the Desert Storm, the 2nd Squadron, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, was sent to help allied troops. But when they got there on February 26, 1991, they discovered an entire Iraqi armored divisio... Read More
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Overcoming Shame
on May 15th, 2022
“The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’” - Luke 15:21In Luke 15:19, the son says “I’m going to tell my father that I am no longer worthy to be called your son.” In other words, he felt that what he had done was so bad that he understood if his father disowned him. Shame, my friend, prevents a lot of people from turn... Read More
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Overcoming Opposition
on May 14th, 2022
“The older brother became angry and refused to go in…But he answered his father, ‘Look! All these years I’ve been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders… But when this son of yours who has squandered your property with prostitutes comes home, you kill the fattened calf for him!’” - Luke 15:28-30When it comes to turning your life around, you not only have to overcome self-doubt, but you wi... Read More
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Overcoming Self-Doubt
on May 13th, 2022
“I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants. So he got up and went to his father.” - Luke 15:17-20If you want to get your life back on track, you must start by taking responsibility. But after taking responsibility, you then must take the steps to ... Read More
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Take Responsibility
on May 12th, 2022
“Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, for each one should carry their own load.” - Galatians 6:4-5Over the last few days, we have discussed the overwhelmingly encouraging idea that your story has not fully been written, that no matter where you are right now, it is not the end. This means your current ci... Read More
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Not Fatal or Final
on May 11th, 2022
“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it out on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” - Philippians 1:6Did you know that you are not consigned to a life of unhappiness, frustration, or separation from God? You can experience the newness of life again. You can dream again, and you can experience love and happiness again. You can be whole again. The Prodi... Read More
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You Can Dream Again
on May 10th, 2022
“And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that i... Read More
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Get Up
on May 9th, 2022
“So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.” - Luke 15:20Are you tired of your current circumstances? Are you frustrated by everyday life but just continue to do the “same-ole, same ole” day after day, week after week? There is a way to change, an... Read More
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Back On The Tracks
on May 8th, 2022
“So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.” - Luke 15:20We do not see it often, but trains do still derail from time to time. Not long ago (September 21, 2021, to be exact) near Joplin, Montana, an Amtrak train carrying 146 people between Seattle... Read More
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Turn It Around
on May 7th, 2022
“But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.” - Luke 15:22-24I want to continue our examination of the Prodigal Son. Yesterday, we hea... Read More
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A Loving Father
on May 6th, 2022
“But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ so they began to celebrate.” - Luke 15:22-24Have you ever heard the story of the Prodigal Son? It is a popular story ... Read More
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Another At-Bat
on May 5th, 2022
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” - Psalm 73:26Have you struck out? Have you made a decision driven by desperation? Have you listened to the wrong people’s advice? Are you facing the consequences of those decisions even now? I have good news for you: you will get another at-bat!The strike zone of life is God’s perfect will and plan for yo... Read More
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Facing The Consequences
on May 4th, 2022
“He will be a wild donkey of a man; his hand will be against everyone and everyone’s hand against him, and he will live in hostility toward all his brothers.” - Genesis 16:12We have been discussing why we should not step outside the will of God. We know that He has a perfect plan for our lives, and that when we follow that plan, good things will happen. This does not mean everything will always be... Read More
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They’re Not God!
on May 3rd, 2022
“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.’” - Jeremiah 29:11If you want to make decisions that are in line with God’s perfect will for your life, you must not only refuse to make decisions out of desperation, but you must also understand the truth about those who love you, those who are closest to yo... Read More
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The Desperation Driver
on May 2nd, 2022
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” - Ecclesiastes 3:1When we get ahead of God, outside His will, or in His way, we will suffer the consequences. There will always be consequences for decisions we make that oppose God’s perfect plan and will for our lives. So how do we avoid making these decisions? First, we cannot let desperation be our driver.When you re... Read More
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Outside God’s Strike Zone
on May 1st, 2022
“Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” - Ephesians 5:17Have you ever swung at a pitch outside of God’s strike zone? Of course, the optimal pitch to swing at is between the chest and knees, over the plate. Anything outside of this, in baseball, should be avoided. Those who get overly eager and swing at these pitches often miss the pitch.This is not only the case... Read More
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