Comfort zones have their name for a reason: they are comfortable. When everything is perfect, and when we feel safe and secure, we are, in fact, comfortable. The problem is, however, our comfort zones can hold us back and keep us from embracing the lives God has called us to live. Toda...
Continue ReadingWhat was the last thing that you lost? Maybe you lost your car keys, wallet, jewelry, or something else valuable to you. The feeling of panic and concern that we feel when we realize that we have lost something is not fun. While losing these items is not fun, the Bible...
Continue ReadingWhen my nephew learned to do the monkey bars, I wanted to try too. I thought, “How hard can it be? After all, My 6-year-old nephew knows how to do this!” I quickly discovered as I began to try the monkey bars that I could not even move one arm. It was so to...
Continue ReadingWhen we give our lives to Christ, everything changes. He gives us salvation, hope, peace, and so much more. He also gives us gifts and talents, so He can use us to make a difference. When we leverage our gifts and talents for Him, we have the opportunity to have a significant impact. W...
Continue ReadingNo one enjoys being interrupted. Whether you are telling a story and are interrupted mid-story, or you are working hard on a task and are interrupted by someone asking for help, interruptions are almost always inconvenient and frustrating. We are beginning a brand-new ...
Continue ReadingFor your small group community to be healthy, you all need to take time to talk about expectations and goals for the coming year. As we start a brand-new year of meeting together regularly, we want to make sure that we establish clear expectations for group members. This is a time for ...
Continue ReadingToday we are talking about prayer, a critical part of growing in our relationship with God, yet something that we do not talk nearly enough about. Simply put, prayer is communicating with God. It is the way we talk to God and share with Him what is on our minds. It is ...
Continue ReadingWe just finished celebrating Christmas over the weekend. This is always a busy time of year. Amidst all of the planning, shopping, cooking, baking, and preparing, it can be easy to forget to take time to celebrate the greatest gift we have ever been given: Jesus. This week, as we recov...
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