Tithing isn’t about “God NEEDS your money.” It’s more about “God WANTS you to NEED and TRUST Him.”   Read More

As disciples of Christ, we're called to live lives of radical generosity. This doesn't mean we give recklessly, but rather that we trust God to guide us in our giving and to provide for our needs.  Read More

So how do we make our love for Christ put skin on bones and be a living example of it? One way is through our giving.   Read More

When it comes to giving, let's remember that it's not just about money. It's about our hearts, our trust in God, our commitment to being true disciples of Christ and being thankful for all that He has given us.  Read More

Let's get real for a second. Unity isn't always easy. We all have our quirks and differences, and sometimes those can lead to misunderstandings or conflicts. We can have the best intentions, yet our follow-through can be lacking.  Read More

Why do so many get caught up in the idea of the supernatural but don't take it seriously when it comes to our faith?  Read More

We are incapable of taking on the forces of evil without the support of the big "C" church. The Church is a force for the Kingdom of God. We exist to take on the forces of evil, and we aren't supposed to do that alone.  Read More

As Christians, we're called to live with an eternal perspective, focusing on the things that truly matter. We're called to be salt and light, preserving truth and illuminating the darkness.  Read More

God isn’t Santa Clause, a genie in a bottle, or a wishing stone. God doesn’t exist for our benefit. God is God. We need to stop acting like He has to obey our every whim and understand that His ways are better than our ways.  Read More

Here’s the funny thing about power. In order to satisfy that hunger, you have to have more than the others around you. Otherwise, you don’t really have power, because others don’t have to bow to you.  Read More

Love isn’t easy, and it isn’t cheap. Truly loving one another only comes through time and connection.  Read More

Discipline is one of those things that isn’t fun to talk about, but it is so important in the life of a disciple. Notice, the root of “discipline” is “disciple”.  Read More

Jesus didn’t die for the perfect. He died for the selfish, spiteful, undeserving, and hateful. He died to give us hope. He died to make the imperfect perfect.  Read More

When we walk as disciples of Christ, we walk with confidence in knowing that we win in life and in death.  Read More

Obedience isn’t a thumb being pressed down on us. It’s a key unlocking shackles that hold us down in sin and death.  Read More

When we live out our freedom, we realize that we are free to love and serve others. Our joy is no longer in feeding our stomachs or bank accounts. Instead, we find joy in following Christ’s commands and example. Putting others first isn’t a chore. It’s pure enjoyment.  Read More

It is impossible to lift your eyes when you have your hand on the plow every day. Work takes focus. Rest helps us refocus. With that refocus comes gratitude.  Read More

What is more hateful? Is it rebuking a brother or sister when they are incorrect, or is it letting them continue to spread false teaching? Is it better to keep the peace by letting a brother or sister keep living in sin, or is it better to correct them in love?  Read More

You’ve probably heard, “You are what you eat.” I’d take it a step further and say, “You become what you worship.”  Read More

One of the flaws of greed is the feeling that we are defined by what we have; better houses, cars, jobs, and social standing. Jesus tells us that these do not define us.  Read More

As disciples of Christ, the Word of God must be our ultimate authority. We can’t be lazy and simply accept any teaching that we hear. We MUST hold it up against God’s Word and see if it matches up.   Read More

To love God and love your neighbor as yourself, we need to follow God’s commands. Not doing so is disobedience and rebellion, which are the opposite of love.  Read More

One of the most dangerous aspects of gluttony is idolatry. We turn food into something more than the fuel for our bodies that it was designed to be.   Read More

Food is not your psychologist, your life coach, or your treatment program. It’s there to feed your body what it needs to live. When it goes beyond that and becomes our savior, it begins to take the place of our true Savior, Jesus.  Read More