Five Things Faith Does: Faith Believes It is conviction of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1) Faith Forgives Recipients of God's grace share it (Luke 17:3-4) Faith Grows Even a small…
The Winter of Discontent Desire is powerful (1 Timothy 6:9) Success doesn’t always lead to satisfaction (1 Timothy 6:10) Cravings challenge faith Living the Motto on our Money In God…
Lost and Wandering We sometimes wander We don’t always realize we are lost (1 Tim. 1:13) Search and Rescue Jesus told parables about searching for the lost (Luke 15:3-4) Jesus…
Walk This Way The Bible describes ‘two ways’ (Deut. 30:15) We sometimes choose our own way (Deut. 30:17) Carry Your Cross Jesus carried His cross for us We follow Jesus…
Toe the Line “Religion” often equates to following rules God’s commands are for us There were expectations of Jesus (Luke 14:1) Cross the Line Jesus rarely did what was expected…
The Doors A door can lock out (Luke 13:25) A door provides access Issues with the Narrow Door Our focus is wrong We let ourselves get too big We think…
The Weight of Worry Worry doesn’t work (Luke 12:25) Stress is destructive We worry anyway God Cares for You His eye is on the sparrow (Luke 12:24) He has given…
All is Vanity! We can be occupied with our occupations! (Eccl. 2:23) We place priority on possessions What is the bottom line? (Mark 8:36) Eat, drink, and be merry… Eccl…
When life... ... seems unfair ... is scary ... changes ... feels sad ... is good ... God is Good
The Waiting is the Hardest Part Abraham and Sarah had been promised a son (Gen. 15:4-6) How do we react to unfulfilled promises? You Can Go Your Own Way Abraham…