Have you ever found yourself in a prayer rut where you are doing a lot of asking things of God but not a lot of recognizing what God has already done for you? Do you find it easy to focus on what you lack rather than what you've been given? If you want to breathe new vigor and joy into your prayer life, one simple way is to switch your focus from please … Read more…
We have all experienced disappointment in relationships. Sometimes we wonder if it's even possible to have enduring, positive relationships in our homes, our work, and our communities.In The Connection Code, trusted Bible teacher O. S. Hawkins digs deep into the biblical book of Philemon to give us a blueprint for building life-giving relationships … Read more…
There's no escaping it: everyone experiences seasons of pain and despair. In 2019, when Amber Haines resigned from her position as church curate and walked out the church doors for the last time, she entered her own season of pain and despair. That season taught her--and her husband, Seth Haines--that the journey toward hope starts with recognizing … Read more…
What does it look like to love someone you disagree with? Fighting, disagreements, hatred, dissension, and silence. These things seem common in the wider Christian community today. Politics, theology, and even personal preference create seemingly insurmountable rifts. It’s hard not to see ourselves as “at war” with each other. We’re n… Read more…
Many Christians think about heaven as a distant place we go after we die. But what if it's a very real kingdom available to us right now, here on earth?In What If Jesus Was Serious about Heaven?, Skye Jethani unpacks what Jesus really said about heaven and how it can transform our faith today. The fourth in Jethani's popular What If Jesus Was Serious… Read more…
Are you ready to live a life like no one else? We all want our lives to count for something. We desperately want to know if we matter, what our purpose is, and if it’s ok to chase a dream bigger than ourselves. In Trailblazers, using biblical characters and his own life experiences, pastor Micah E. Davis shows how a life that is built on a solid f… Read more…
When you think of Christmas, what do you see? Glittering lights, decked-out trees, brightly wrapped gifts, a tightly packed schedule? Look closer. What do you hear? Ringing bells, familiar carols, Mariah Carey on an endless loop at the grocery store? Listen harder. In a season that is busy and bustling, there is a deeper, softer, quieter truth that we too of… Read more…
We all long for “friends forever”—but what happens when forever ends?They say friends are the family we choose. And that choosing—the joy of loving and being loved by someone who isn’t genetically obligated to share life with us—adds priceless worth to our days, but also great risk. Because hurt can happen even in the closest friendships, and som… Read more…
“Choosing to be a Trailblazer will shape your life with adventure. . . . Follow the path that Micah has created for you.” —Annie F. Downs, New York Times bestselling author of That Sounds FunAre you ready to live a life like no one else?We all want our lives to count for something. We desperately want to know if we matter, what our purpose is, and if i… Read more…
A boy doesn't automatically become a man at age 18. What differentiates a man from a boy is the way he lives. A boy lives day to day, wants to be MVP, plays, wants the reassurance of the crowd, and is a predator. A man has a vision for his life, is a team player, works, has the courage to take a minority position, and is a protector. These are the five m… Read more…
Living Out God's Kingdom Day-by-DayEmbracing kingdom values isn't about checking things off a list or posting virtue signals online. It's about stepping into the abundant, joyful life God designed just for you. Instead of chaos, you'll discover calm. Instead of wandering aimlessly in pain, you will experience peace. When Jesus talks about kin… Read more…
God wants you to enjoy life--and one of the ways to experience a blessed life is the Ten Commandments. These timeless truths are so much more than the dry rules we've consigned them to be. They're an invitation into a relationship with God of overflowing blessing and love. But to receive those benefits, we actually have to know--and follow--God's… Read more…