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Our world is filled with signs and voices competing for our attention. Culture, friends, family, social media, and our own desires can all tell us what to do and what not to do. If we try to follow every sign, we can quickly become confused, conflicted, and anxious. The signs we... Read More →

Today we are challenged to move beyond a “paper tiger” faith and develop an “eye of the tiger” faith, a faith that rises to the challenges, endures difficulties, and goes the distance. A paper tiger may look strong but collapses when life gets hard. Real faith is more than an... Read More →

Sometimes life feels like a storm at sea. Everything can change in a moment, and what once felt safe and secure can suddenly be turned upside down. Jesus never promised us a life without trouble, but He did promise to be with us through it. “In this world you will have trouble.... Read More →

Fear is not our future. Like a paper tiger, fear can be intimidating, but through Christ it is ultimately powerless. Jesus came so we could experience abundant life, not merely survive. Instead of allowing FEAR… False Evidence that Appears Real, we are called to replace fear with... Read More →

Life will bring storms, but God has given us an anchor that is stronger than anything we face. Jesus taught that the person who hears His Word and puts it into practice is like a wise personwho built a house on a rock. When the rain came, the floods rose, and the winds blew, the... Read More →

Life will bring challenges, but every challenge is not a sign of defeat. Some of the greatest battles we face are “paper tigers”—situations that appear powerful, intimidating, and overwhelming, but have no authority over the child of God who stands in faith. The... Read More →

As followers of Jesus Christ, it is essential that we get The Mix right! We’ve explored the Golden Rule, the power of love, accepting and serving others, and inspiring the people around us. If every Christ follower truly lived these things out, it would impact our neighborhoods,... Read More →

We’ve been talking about getting the mix right as followers of Jesus. We’ve already explored treating others the way we’d like to be treated, loving people, accepting others, and serving like Jesus. Today we’re adding another important ingredient to the mix:... Read More →

The Jackson 5 sang, “I’ll Be There,” a song about showing up for someone when they need you. As followers of Jesus Christ, that same idea belongs in the mix of our faith. We’ve talked about treating others the way we want to be treated, loving people well, and being accepting and... Read More →