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Unlocking the power within begins with understanding your identity in Christ. Many believers still define themselves by their past, their struggles, or their failures, but God’s Word declares something far greater. 2 Corinthians 5:17 reveals that anyone in Christ is a new... Read More →

We’re concluding our series “Doubt”—a complex topic we all wrestle with from time to time. Today we’re looking at one of the biggest reasons people doubt God, or specifically Christianity. When you think about it, most don’t have a problem with the way Jesus lived or loved; but... Read More →

As we continue with the complex topic of “Doubt”, we must address the perceived tension between science and God. There are a lot of people who want to follow Jesus, yet they struggle with doubt because they read an article or a post, watch a video, or sit in a classroom where... Read More →

We’re continuing this series on doubt, and today we consider how we sometimes create doubt ourselves—even as followers of JC. One of the biggest criticisms of the church and Christians is that they can be narrow minded, judgmental, and hypocritical, and that critique isn’t always... Read More →

Shame is toxic, it is difficult to overcome. It is different than embarrassment which fades and makes for funny stories, but no one tells funny stories about their shame. Shame is different. It doesn’t just say, “I did something wrong.” It whispers, “There’s something wrong with... Read More →

Jesus performed many miracles of healing during his ministry. The blind were given sight, lepers were cured of their disease, a woman with perpetual bleeding was made whole. On one occasion while Jesus was teaching, a paralyzed man, not identified by name, was brought on a mat to... Read More →

Jelly Roll’s song “Heart of Stone” is a raw, honest prayer born from struggle, addiction, and brokenness. It echoes a prayer God has heard and answered before. In Ezekiel 36:26, God promises to remove our hearts of stone and replace them with obedient hearts. God is always at... Read More →

Everyone bleeds. Despite our differences, we all face the same basic challenges: pain, hurt, emptiness, loss. Those mountain highs and those valley lows remind us there is a common vulnerability that binds us together. In this “Jelly and Jam” series, we’re talking about what to... Read More →

Life has a way of putting us in a jam. Hurt, pain, brokenness, and disappointment pile up until it feels overwhelming. Yet Scripture and experience remind us that victory is possible—not by sheer willpower, but by the hope, peace, love, grace, and power of God. When we finally... Read More →