Basin Church

Responsibility, we are given it and more when we show we can handle it. We have it in our jobs and we give it to our children as they grow up. But when it comes to the family as a whole what are we responsible for?

What does it mean to show up every day and be faithful? Better yet what does it look like? It just may look like have the characteristics of Jesus.

Why would a perfect person come for imperfect people? The answer is found in the birth of Jesus.

Circumstances dictate our attitudes and emotions. What if it the outside didn't dictate them, but joy on the inside.

Life can be chaotic at times. Pressure can mount and we instantly become overwhelmed. When that happens, Jesus offers the solution.

We all have levels of trust when it comes to someone or something. What is our level of trust when it comes to God? How do we become all He wants us to be?

Actions are driven by our motivation. What are we to be motivated by when it comes to living right before God and others? Jesus explains as he observes the actions of people.

How do Christians pursue holiness without becoming self-righteous or hypocritical? The answer is found in Jesus' words to the religious people of his day. It may be difficult but can be done.

For the most of us, we have goals that are personal and professional. When it comes to Christianity, what is the purpose? According to Jesus it is attainable.

Everyone is defined by something. For some it is their choices and others their actions. What are Christians supposed to be defined by? Jesus tells his disciples what it should be. Whether or not they do it, the world will let them know.

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.