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In Luke 5 we read the story of Jesus calling his first disciples. Peter, James and John were washing their nets after a long, pointless night of fishing. Jesus instructed them to launch out again, and despite their doubts, they did as Jesus asked. They caught so many fish that... Read More →

When God created Adam, he placed him in the Garden of Eden in an absolutely perfect environment—no problems, no stress, no sin. Yet, God looked at all he had created and said, “It is not good for man to be alone.” We were created for relationships. Even in the midst of friends... Read More →

Let’s begin with a little self-evaluation quiz. Consider how you’d answer these questions:  Do you ever feel guilty when you relax, knowing you’ve got a lot to do?  Do you often feel dissatisfied or discontent with yourself or your situation?  Do you have a... Read More →

The pain of life can be overwhelming at times. We feel like we’ve been tried, convicted and imprisioned. Problems can be confining, reduct our optimism and rob us of hope. Focusing on the problem just causes you to remain in a cage with no hope, but if you start seeing the... Read More →

Ever since the Garden of Eden Satan has been enticing and tricking people into sin—disobedience to God’s law. We all experience temptation, and no one ever becomes so spiritually mature that they are no longer tempted. It will be a factor, a struggle as long as we are in these... Read More →

In Philippians 4:12, the apostle Paul warns us about a dangerous subject. It’s the opposite of contentment: discontentment. The devil loves to bind God’s people with the chains of discontentment. One of the greatest Christians who ever lived said he had to learn not to be bound... Read More →

There may be mulligans on a golf course but that’s the only place you will find them. Mulligan’s are what some call a golfer’s grace or a do-over. Real life isn’t like that and we’re only dreaming if we think otherwise. In the real world we mess up, we sin and we experience a... Read More →

Millions of Americans are living stressed out and anxious lives. Polls tell us that around 50% of people are worried about the economy and personal health issues. In the New Testament, there is a familiar story about Jesus and his disciples that helps us learn about worry. Jesus... Read More →

Pain comes into every person’s life. Christ-followers are not exempt. When it happens, you have a choice to make. You can turn inward, retreat, put up walls and create a prison for yourself, or you can turn to God, pour out your heart and worship. If you respond by recoiling,... Read More →