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When God is silent, we’re tempted to think he’s absent. That’s why the Christmas story is so important. You can’t separate the “Silent Night” of Christmas from the 400 years of Silent Nights between the Old and New Testaments. Christmas gives us a real, tangible, and historical hope. It reminds us that even when God is silent, He isn’t absent.

Are we we too worried about what we're entitled to? And not worried enough about what we're doing with what we're entitled to? Jesus, the Son of God, was entitled to his apostles' praise. Yet rather than demanding his due, Jesus set an even more powerful example. He became a servant.

We can be a nation that makes interest or that pays interest. The choice should be obvious. Yet, somewhere along the way, our national perspective on that choice changed. Debt used to be a burden of the poor. Now it's a ‘tool’ used by everyone from the richest to the poorest. We need to be reminded of God's financial wisdom—wisdom that has been in the bible for 2,000 years. Maybe now is the time t...

In God We Trust. Or do we? It's our national motto. But is it still true? Let’s challenge the nation to change our rhetoric and declare our Dependence Day—dependence on Almighty God— like King Solomon did. Like Abraham Lincoln did. Like our nation's founding fathers did. Recovery needs God's blessings and favor. And blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.

Unemployment is up. Stocks are down. Furloughs are impacting our finances. Health Care is broken. And everybody’s pointing fingers. If you are like most Americans, you’re wondering what’s going on in Washington. And you’re probably wondering what you’re supposed to do while you wait for somebody to fix things. Well, here’s an idea. What if we don’t wait around for somebody else? What if we go ahea...

With so many voices vying for their attention, parents are more confused than ever about what discipline is and how to administer it. This message breaks through all the noise from the stands and hones in on the only voice that matters in the critical game of family discipline—God’s voice.

Having friends is great. Whether you want one, or you already have one, there’s just something about having other people in your life who you can count on. For many, friendships just happen. A new friend is in the right place at the right time. And while friendships may start out randomly, there is an intentionality about who we allow close to us—and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Because the...

We all have vampires in our lives. They’re not the ones with pale skin and bloodthirsty fangs – but they do suck the life out of us. Some of the hardest vampires to hug are usually the vampires in our own family. The people we love the most have the opportunity to hurt us the most. So what’s the answer? How do we deal with the vampires that sleep next to us? Many try to control the other person, b...

We all have vampires in our lives. They’re not the ones with pale skin and bloodthirsty fangs – but they do suck the life out of us. They live in your city, across the street and maybe even under your own roof. So how do you love the people who drain you? How do you handle your dysfunctional relationships? How do you make it work when all you want to do is run? It’s time to learn how to hug a vamp...

We all have something to offer to those around us. If God is part of your story, then He wants you to share that with those still living like the “you” of the past. In the church world we use the word discipleship. You may also hear it called mentoring. What ever you call it, it is clearly the way God has outlined for us to share our faith from generation to generation. One on one, investing in ea...

Almost half of all Americans experience mental illness at some time in their lives, and almost a third are afflicted in any one year. But for a Christian, is it possible to obey God, be in the will of God, and yet struggle emotionally with depression?

We’re looking at the type of person God chooses and uses. God’s choice of a person is diametrically opposed to how we choose a person. So many times, we choose individuals based upon what that person is. God chooses people on the basis of what they are to become. But if we’re going to become the person that God uses mightily, that means we’re going to have to prioritize Him and not waver and dance...

Sometimes life can really feel like a roller coaster, where instead of a steady path there are lots of ups and downs. This certainly was true for the prophet Elijah, who experienced so many ups and downs that he had to wonder what God was doing. What was God doing? Preparing Elijah for a bigger stage. A larger influence. A greater ministry. But before we can have a bigger stage, we must first be f...

How do we become the super hero that God created us to be? The same way Elijah did. We acknowledge that God exist, that He is real. We realize that God wants us to be his hands and feet, His representative. That God has given us in His word and through the Holy Spirit what we need to do what He calls us to do. And that sometimes that means that the pain and the loneliness of our lives are helping...

Fear is a normal part of life—it keeps us safe from harm. But, fear can also control our lives and keep us from taking risks or trying new things. A life controlled by fear, rather than faith, becomes a self- destructive power. Fear is not just an unpleasant feeling. Fear is a hindrance to everything God has called you to be and to do. Fear can single-handedly keep us from experiencing the fulfill...

All of us experience difficult times when our problems become so big that the only thing we can see is our problems. We ask questions of God, like “God, if you’re in control, why is my life so out of control? Why aren’t you moving and acting?” It’s during those times of being in the dip that, when we choose to focus on God and worship Him, our big problems shrink when focused on a God who has move...

We all face times in our lives when we wonder if we are alone. Deep down we know we are not alone, but the question still haunts us. What if God does not show up? What if I am alone? What if this situation never changes? But the truth is, we have a choice and the choice is to trust in a God that never fails, even when we don’t understand. Our character is defined in the times we feel like we are w...

You see it every day. Bad people taking advantage of the weak. Good people down on their luck. Innocent people suffering. War. Injustice. Ever get the feeling God isn’t fair? Discover how an Old Testament prophet can inspire a modern day faith in God’s Promises.

What happens after we become a Christian? What is God up to when we get into a relationship with Jesus? For centuries Christians have defined the many things God does in our lives on this earth under the term Sanctification. Learn a little bit about that this week from our teaching pastor, Joel Reynolds as he continues to walk us through the letter to the Romans.

It’s difficult to solve a problem when you don’t understand what’s wrong to begin with. We all have vices—things we know we shouldn’t do, that we tell ourselves not to do, and that we then do anyway. And most of us have been trying to fix those issues for years. We’ve doubled down on will power. We’ve sought counseling. We’ve recruited an accountability partner. And yet, we keep doing what we know...

Often one of the hardest parts of being a Christian is staying focused, not getting discouraged in your pursuit of Christ. But we’ve got to stay focused...because the best things about the Christian life aren’t available to those who just get by in their spiritual walk...He can only bring deep peace and joy and mission to those who draw close—for reasons we will get to in a moment. In the movie wh...

We need to quit living as if the purpose of life is to arrive safely at death. Instead, we need to start playing offense with our lives because the world needs more people with more daring plans. In this session, we scale the wall with Jonathan, look the opposition in the eye, and dare to do dangerous things.

Every relational connection in our life is built on conversations. The deeper the conversation, the deeper the relationship. In Colossians, Paul suggested that we leverage this approach beyond our marriage, friendships, and parenting, by bringing this principle into our interactions with everyone—including those who don't believe what we believe. This is how Christians can be wise in the way you a...