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When traveling to any destination, you must know the correct exit from the highway. Understanding how to reach the peace that God wants for you, you also need to take the exits on that journey.

When on a road trip, having a map will guide you step by step to your destination. Much like the apostle Paul gives us a sure road map to peace. Are you lacking peace?

As Christians, we sometimes believe that we earn our way by either being good or bad, but that is not the way we are saved. We do, however, need to come to God and receive forgiveness. Fortunately, he gives us do-overs.

We may struggle with the idea that God requires much from us, but we should not lose sight of what he gave to bring us near to Him, His own Son.

We can all feel a lack of peace sometimes, and it may be challenging to get any peace. God gave his Son, and he is our peace.

Although it seems exclusive the word of God says that there is no way to God but through Jesus. He is the only way. How do you know if you are in that way or not?

Let us remember that while God's wrath may serve as a deterrent against wrongdoing, His love and mercy are equally present. Through genuine repentance and seeking forgiveness, we can experience His grace and find solace in knowing that we are never beyond redemption. So let us approach the concept of God's wrath with humility and... Read More

You may have heard it said that you can either become bitter or better when going through difficult situations. Many people in the bible went through terrible situations and were somehow able to remain faithful and not become bitter. The key is that they had one thing in common: what was it?

Living your life out for Jesus doesn't leave you less vulnerable to life's struggles and adversity. You can have many challenges, but if you keep your eyes on him and not your circumstances, you will find help to overcome them.

When we receive the gospel, we do so without relying on our own merits, but sometimes, it's hard to keep from earning it. All other religions require that you do something to earn it, but the gospel of Jesus Christ isn't like that. Are you still trying to earn it?

In a culture that promotes hard work and pulling ourselves up by our bootstraps, it's hard to believe that our salvation doesn't require any work. But that is precisely how we are saved; it's through the work of Christ.

As we go through this life many times, we will find that we don't measure up to the standard or that we aren't accepted for a lack of something, but that isn't how God's economy works. You can be complete in him.

When we have a broken relationship, it can be difficult to deal with, but there is freedom and peace when there is reconciliation. We have been reconciled to God through Christ, and it is wonderful to have that healed relationship, but God expects something in return.

Many claim to be Christians, but how do you determine if that's true? The word of God makes it clear that you can know for sure that you are if you've become a new creation.

Our culture has many competing voices, and it can be difficult to remain faithful to the gospel you believed. But the Israelites faced much the same, and God's response remains the same. To remain separate and not to mix with the cultures around you. Have you compromised?

When asked to give to missions, do we consider it essential, or is it just not that important? It depends on your knowledge and perspective. Today's message comes from someone who may change your perspective and how you view it.

Sharing your faith with someone can be intimidating, but when you are truly saved it becomes second nature. We are given the ability to bring the good news to those around us by the Holy Spirit, he will enable you.

Looking at the world around us, it's easy to get focused on all of the chaos and turmoil. But, we can get our eyes focused on the giver of life and live victorious lives through him.

Many people receive Jesus as their savior, but not many receive him as Lord. Are we just looking to reap the benefits of heaven but not live the type of life God has called us to? Have you made Jesus the Lord of your life?

Seeking wisdom is a very good thing to do. Determining the right path or making the right decisions can be accomplished if we can attain wisdom. But many people have attained it, leaving them with even more questions or unfulfilled. What was missing?

Living out our walk with Jesus encompasses many disciplines, but none more significant than loving one another. In the letter to the Corinthians,, the apostle Paul says most emphatically that it's the most important of all.

When we come to know Jesus, it's a new and dynamic experience, but does it stop there? The goal of the Holy Spirit in our lives is to transform us and make us a catalyst for change around us. Where are you on your journey?

Going through pain and suffering is difficult for all of us, but when we suffer as Christians, it can be even more complicated when we don't understand why. Is God mad at me, or have I lost faith? Is he trying to test me, or have I done something wrong? There are good biblical answers... Read More

Being an effective witness for Jesus can depend on many things. One of the greatest evangelists in the history of Christianity, the apostle Paul, put it very briefly in the epistle to the Colossians that it depends on your motivation. What are you motivated by?