Basin Church

The word evangelism alone gives us different reactions. They are both negative and positive. What if that evangelism could be easier than you think? With this one principle, it just may be.

Our focus leads us in a direction. At times it can be the right direction or at times it can be the wrong direction. How do we create margin in our lives by focusing on the right thing?

Whether you have taken your cue from culture or your parent, managing money isn't easy. Most of us would like to have more money in our monthly budget. The solution might surprise you becasue you don't need another job.

People or circumstances can rob us of something that isn't just physical. In fact, we rob ourselves of living in the present when we are preoccupied with the future. How do we change that? It is so simple, yet so difficult.

Nice and kindness are used interchangeably, but are they the same? According to Jesus, we are called to be kind. What does that exactly mean for us?

Usually, our happiness is based on our circumstances. What would it take for that not to be the case? Perhaps it is not about being happy but looking and finding the one quality of Jesus.

It is easy to identify someone who is mature physically and one who is not. What defines one being mature spiritually?

Often times we want results without the hard work. The process is where we grow. So how do we grow in our spiritual lives without skipping the process?

Earlier this spring, Pastor Ben Hackbarth from Sterling Foursquare Church reminded us of the principals of sowing, especially when it comes to spiritual side of things.

Being overlooked can happen to anyone in any stage in life. The good news is God doesn't overlook us when giving us opportunities. In fact, God gives us opportunities to participate in what he is doing. The question is will we say yes?

Healing was just one of the many things that Jesus did as He met people's needs. Since Jesus the same, today and forever, then He is able, willing and ready to meet our needs today.

Change affects the nature of something, especially our lives. Whether big or small, we must decide that we will change. What type of change is Jesus asking of us? Are we willingly to say yes, no matter how radical it may be.

Many things get passed down from generation to generation, genes, mannerisms, and much more. What is the most important thing that should be passed down? How do we pass it down? Well we just follow the example of a grandma and mother.

Jealousy can be experienced in any stage of life. We know it exists but at times pretend it doesn't. How do we deal with it? How do we prevent it in our relationships? It might seem impossible, but it can be done.

Everyone has some sort of fear in life. Chances are it is something you have learned to be fearful of. What do you do when it controls you? Can you unlearn it or do you face it? The answer is closer than you think.

Everyone wants freedom, independence, and to eventually be self-reliant. Although that may be a good thing in life, it isn't when it comes to your relationship with God. At times it can be tricky. So what do you do about it?

Trading in life is about getting something better. Trading our problems for something better is what we want. However, we just carry them around. How do you remove the emotional baggage you carry around every day? You make the trade.

Jesus caused a stir among people. They either had ignored Him or where oblivious to what he was doing. When Jesus came, He wanted to make sure people did not miss who He was or what He came to do.

How much time to we make for others? When do we let them know that we are annoyed and bothered by them? At times, we believe that it the way God responds to us, annoyed and bothered. How do you begin believing that God isn't too busy for you?

At some point in life people will bother you. Ultimately, you deem what you are doing more important than the person. When Jesus walked the earth, He always made time for interruptions because he made time for people. So how do you see and respond the way Jesus did?

Interruptions we all hate them and at best try to avoid them. What happens when Jesus interrupts your life? Perhaps, things may never be the same. 

Whether we know it or not, from the moment we wake up to the moment we lie down, there is a struggle within us. How to we live with this everyday problem? How do we live victorious? It happens by a choice we make daily. 

Trust is essential in relationships. What happens when you lose trust in someone or even God? What do you do then? Well, it may not be simple, but you act accordingly. 

Impatience happens usually when you are waiting for something or waiting on someone. What do you do when you get impatient with God? Do you run ahead of his timeline or let it come to you?

Timing is everything. When it is off by a little or too much, it can ruin just about anything. What do you do when God's timing isn't your timing?