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Love Lake Norman is a church that cares about you and your family. Our goal is to help you find and follow Jesus … because we believe that life is better when we choose to follow Him! We understand that everyone is on a journey when it comes to faith. That’s why we’ve worked hard to create a place where you can belong … even before you decide to believe. Subscribe to this podcast to keep up with weekly messages from Love Lake Norman.
Faithful through suffering, Paul and Silas’ praise in prison sparked freedom and transformation, revealing God’s power amid hardship. Acts 16.
Jesus wanted the world know that he was here to make a sacrifice for everyone. But the early church leaders wanted to add some steps in the process…
We live in a world where politics is used to spread fear and divide. But it doesn’t have to be that way…and Jesus has a message for all of his believers about how to be unified when others try to divide.
The human tendency is to elevate people to an unhealthy status and place in our world. Why do we do this? Why do we create idols? What can we do about it?
Jerel Law is back from sabbatical, sharing lessons on rest, renewal, and faith. In “Faith in Unknown Territory,” he dives into Acts, exploring how Barnabas and Saul were called for a mission. Learn to hear God’s voice, embrace your calling, and build bold faith that withstands life's challenges.
In this episode, Expedition into Unknown Territory, we explore Acts 12 and Peter’s miraculous escape from prison. Once impulsive and fearful, Peter now sleeps peacefully before his execution, showing the power of spiritual transformation through the Holy Spirit. We contrast his humility with Herod’s pride, and discuss baptism as a symbol of inward change. Join us on this journey into the unknown, learning from Peter’s faith and the peace that comes with obedience.
When we think about the word obedience or obey, you may have negative thoughts about it. What if the Biblical view of obedience is different than what you orginally thought?
We are always promoting something we love... a product, a team, or a brand. One thing we promote is ourselves. Our money, time, and talents go to ourselves. The gospel offers a new life... promoting something different.
In this episode, we discuss the transformation of becoming a child of God and leaving behind the orphan mindset. Drawing from personal stories and Ephesians 1:4-5, we explore what it means to be adopted into God’s family, no longer alone or abandoned, but loved and chosen.
Are you lonely? Do you have a group of friends who you can turn to? Who you can be honest with? The bible encourages us to have close, honest, and authentic relationships.
We all have a story we tell ourselves about ourselves… and that story can become our identity. Maybe, you’ve felt like your identity is “enemy of God”…but the Bible tells us about a way we can change.
Just follow your heart…but what does that really mean? Our hearts can be unstable and unreliable at best! The gospel offers a solution to what (or who) we should follow.
This week on Lies Christians Believe, Lynn Marshall joins us to debunk the popular saying, 'Everything Happens for a Reason.' We explore how this half-truth can mislead us about God's role in our lives and the balance between divine sovereignty and free will. Tune in as we dive into scripture, challenge common beliefs, and uncover how God’s plans intersect with our choices.
God won’t give you more than you can handle…will he? Would a loving God allow me to go through hard times? The Bible has an answer to that question and many more as we explore if this statement is true, or if it’s just…a lie Christians belive.
Have you spent your life trying to be a better version of yourself, only to fall short? Or do you believe that you will never change? The Bible has a lot to say about how our lives can be different.
We all face obstacles. But how we respond to those obstacles may say more about us than we first thought. The early church faced several obstacles, and their response to those may change everything.
If you want something good to happen, usually you have to inconvenience yourself in some way. For God’s church to grow, often our part involves doing things we wouldn’t naturally do.
If you’re going on a big trip, you better make sure you have the right fuel to get you there. What is the fuel of a faith that is impactful and deep? When it comes to growing a faith that can stand up when the road of life gets hard, there’s one thing that matters most.
We all want to show kindness to others...but it's not always easy. What if a shift in perspective could show us how to treat others, the way Jesus did.
Guest speaker Kyle Wallace talks to us about Boldness and how the life of faith is a life marked by courage.
We rarely go on expeditions alone, and the adventure that is faith is no different. It is not meant to be experienced by yourself! The Bible gives us a promise of someone who can join us for any adventure we are on!
We are conditioned to live for the moment, to live only for today. But it’s not only a smart thing to think about the future…it’s actually a biblical thing too!
We plan for the things we purchase in our lives…but what would it look like to plan to be generous? God is a generous God, and He values generosity in us.
No one has ever said - my debt makes my life so much better! There is a spiritual side to debt that we don’t often understand. But the truth is, God is inviting us out of debt and into a healthier place.
We are trained to live believing that more is always better, which leads us to always want the next best thing. But that can get us into trouble, especially when it comes to living within our means. The truth is that often, less is actually more.
We’ve all done dumb things. How can we make better decisions, and have fewer regrets? There’s a question that the Scriptures encourage us to ask that can help us do that.
We are all faced with decisions every day. Some simple. Some more complex. How can we be sure we are making the right decision? The Bible has plenty to say about making the wise decision.
What do you do when you find yourself in a place of yearning and longing? As we find from the story of Hannah in 1 Samuel sometimes to get something we first have to let it go.
Philip's new album comes out May 24 (with a release show at the Cain Center on May 31st)! Listen as Jerel and Philip talk about the creative process (and we even get a preview of 2 of the songs) in the special episode of the Love Lake Norman podcast.
Sometimes we need to stop and talk about why we do what we do. Let's pull back the curtain and look at what we're all about.
How can we be healthy people? A large part of our health (and unhealth) has to do with our emotions and how we handle them. With God’s help, we can all become emotionally healthy.
In relationships maybe more than anywhere else, there is a principle at work - you reap what you sow. We can’t control the outcomes of all of our relationships, but we can control what we sow into them.
Craig Allen Cooper joins us and talks about how we can grow spiritually when we commit to pray.
What you feed, grows. It’s a truth that we all have experienced. Does it apply to all of life? And how to we feed the good instead of the bad? The Bible has plenty to say about what we should do when it comes to our spiritual life, our relationships, and our emotions.
Christianity is about faith. But it’s not blind faith...there is evidence to back it up.
Having a reason to believe is a good thing. What is your reason for belief? Why should you consider believing?
We don’t live in a country with a king, but, whether we realize it or not, we’re all a part of a kingdom.
We all make mistakes...but what happens after? Do we hide, reconcile, run, or return home. Jesus shows his followers (and us) how to respond after we make a mistake.
What does it look like when the church really functions like the church can? When we all pull in the same direction for the same reason? That’s what it will take to be the kind of church that reaches the next generation.
Jesus takes a walk with his disciples…the last walk he’ll take for awhile with them. What is on his mind? He tells them what he wants to tell us too - whatever happens, here’s the key to true joy in life.
Would you like to know how to find peace even when your life is anything but peaceful? Jesus gives us a fresh perspective on how we can make this our reality.
Sometimes Jesus does the most unexpected thing possible. When he does that, pay close attention - he is showing us how he wants us to live too.
Jesus came as a king like no other. He didn’t come as a conqueror with a castle…he came to invite Himself into the kingdom of our hearts.
If you want to have your best year yet, you’ll have to recognize one thing first: it’s not about you.
We all want to grow…in our career, in our relationships, and maybe even in our faith. Jesus explains what real growth in good soil can look like.
What do you do when you lose something valuable, like a credit card? You don’t just sit around and celebrate all the already-found cards, do you? No. You turn the house upside down looking for it. When God sees something of the highest value lost, he does the same thing. And we should too!
What would it look like to start 2024 fresh, inviting God into your year? How could this year become about something bigger than yourself? It makes a real difference to involve Him in your plans. This could be your BEST YEAR YET.
We are all loving for something. In Christmas, we find an invitation to live for something beyond ourselves.
We can say we believe in God, but it’s the actions that make the difference. What does it look like to care enough to do something about it when it comes to your faith?
Life comes at you fast…and often the temptation is to hold onto what we have instead of holding things loosely and letting God have control. The question comes down to this - whose kingdom are you really building?
Everyone has Christmas traditions - trees, parties, family gatherings…things we all look forward to. Tradition, however, can get in the way of the real meaning of Christmas. This was true in the time of Jesus, and if we’re not careful, it can be just as true for us today.
Lynn Marshall teaches us from John 11 and the miracle of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead.
Did you know that sheep know their shepherd's voice? So when they're in trouble or wandering away, he can call out to them and they'll come back? That's exactly what God does for us.
You know that feeling after you’ve been caught doing something you shouldn’t be doing, but before you receive the punishment? It’s a bad feeling. And it’s often how we feel when it comes to God. "I’ve been caught, and I know He’s going to punish me.” That’s how we feel, but is that how God really is?
We all experience certain hungers in life. Hunger for healing, for possessions, and a hunger for comfort...John describes these hungers and Jesus' remedy for our appetite.
No matter who you are or where you are from or what you’ve done, Jesus has gone to great lengths to reach you. The Samaritan woman he encounters at the well is a perfect example of his willingness to do everything to reach us.
We all have questions about God…we all have questions for God, that we’d love to ask Him if we could. Jesus loves it when we engage Him with our questions. Do we always get the answer we want? No. But bringing them is a great way to grow our relationship with Him.
Jesus had a very unique way of doing things…he did and said many things that give us a new perspective on people, situations, and life.
What does it look like to be a Christian? Not just one in name only, not just a cultural Christian…but a real one. When you boil it all down, being a Christian simply means being a follower of Jesus. And the only way to understand how to follow Him is by getting to know Him as well as you can, and then trying to follow in His footsteps.
Everyone has questions about heaven. The Bible speaks specifically about a lot of our questions. Let’s take a look at what it says.
What is heaven really going to be like? And how does that impact what we do on earth right now?
What do you think of when you think of heaven? Maybe they thought excites you…maybe it bores you…or you may not think about it at all. The reality is, our view of heaven directly impacts how we live here on earth.
What are you looking forward to in life? Here’s the truth - we live toward what we look forward to. Let’s consider what we ought to live toward and how a better understanding of heaven will change our lives in the here and now.
The word “discipline” is not always a fun, friendly word…but it can be. A lot of the good things we want in life are on the other side of this not-so-bad word.
A good foundation is necessary for most things in life. Faith is no different. Jesus had several things to say about how to build your life and faith on something that will last.
There are moments in our lives that are important. An event, meeting a particular person, a camp you attended, even something bad that happened…these things can be used by God to draw us to Himself and build up our faith.
One of the top questions people ask is this - how do I discover my purpose? God has an amazing answer to this question for you! Join us for part two of our series Faith Full, where we talk about what it takes to activate your spiritual gifts.
If we’re going to be people of amazing faith, we can’t do it alone. Nobody builds their faith on an island. In this message we explore a key element of growing in our faith.
No matter who you are you are probably facing some kind of battle. If not today then you will. We are not facing these battles alone. We have the power of God within us.
No matter who you are, we are all running from something. Find out how the gospel gives us hope and freedoms from what we are running from.
God can do extraordinary things through ordinary people...God uses Elijah to show his power over other gods and idols.
God delights in using normal people to accomplish His will. This series is about how God takes ordinary people and does extraordinary things.
God is described in a lot of ways in the Bible, but maybe none as important as this one name. When you begin to believe this about God, it changes everything about how you live.
There are a lot of things we “expect” when it comes to God…that He’s all-powerful, that He’s all-knowing, that He’s somehow “other”. He’s different than us. What we find when we look at the Scriptures, though, is a God who wants to draw near. A God who invites us into His family.
If you want to know someone better, first you find out their name. God has a lot of names in the Bible. If you’ve ever wondered whether God is just an impersonal being, or if he can be personal, join us for this message.
How can my heart hear God’s voice? God is still speaking today, and one of the most important things any Christian can do is decide to make listening a priority.
Sometimes it may feel like your prayers are not answered or even heard…What does the Bible say about God hearing and responding to our prayers?
Prayer isn’t mysterious. It’s like any other habit in life - like working out or eating healthy. If you develop the right habits, it becomes a part of life. Let’s talk about what it takes to put those habits into place.
Here’s an understatement - we are busy people. Job, kids, house, sports, yardwork, travel, even church…these are the things that fill up our schedules. Our lives are busy. If you’re like most people, when it comes to your spiritual life, one of the first things to go during busy seasons is prayer. So why pray at all? Here are some answers to that question.
Hard conversations are…hard. We don’t like them very much, so we typically avoid them - or worse. They’re hard to handle well. But having hard conversations is a part of life, and if we can manage them well, difficult conversations can lead to fruitful relationships.
It’s easy to love with words, and even easy to love through giving gifts. Jesus did that, but he took it to another level. Want to love like Jesus? Then follow him on a downward descent into servanthood.
Forgiving can be difficult...but it can also lead us to freedom and a connection with God. We can forgive, just as we are forgiven.
We say "I've seen enough" when we have enough information to make a good decision about something. At what point have you seen enough when it comes to Jesus?
Did you grow up thinking Christianity is about rules, judgment, and condemnation? This message is for you.
Life isn’t always fair…The Bible gives us a glimpse into several people’s lives who were treated unfairly. Our hope is that as we look at the life of Job, we could learn more about what is and isn’t fair!
Resilience often means we have to withstand criticism. How do you know who to listen to…and who not to? We’ll talk about that today.
We’ve recently moved into a new facility, which is a great time to ask, and answer, this question: what are we doing here?
It’s easy to miss the turn if you aren’t paying attention. Nowhere is this piece of advice more important than when it comes to faith.
All of us want to lead significant lives. Often, though, we don’t know what it takes to get there. Jesus has some life-changing words about that.
Is Christianity just a life of Do's and Don'ts? Jesus calls us all to follow him...not to be perfect overnight.
Would you be surprised to know that the Old Testament predicted the coming Messiah? And that there was only one person who has ever fulfilled all those prophecies? The fact that Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophecy is the focus of our final message in this series.
Christians believe that Jesus was born in the middle of nowhere, spent some time in a manger with some animals, and grew up to become the Son of God. But is that who Jesus is, really?
We hear the story of the baby in a manger every year…but how do we know who that baby really was? Join us for a different kind of Christmas series.
We know it's easy to be thankful for the good things in life...but what about the painful parts? The Bible talks about being thankful in all circumstances...but is that crazy?
Who do you compare yourself to? We all compare ourselves to other people, but God looks at things differently. How can God say that David was a man after his own heart? Today’s message answers that question.
What happens to your faith when your prayers aren’t answered? When your dreams don’t - can’t - come true? Is God just there to grant you your every wish? Faith is about more than just answered prayers.
What do you do when you realize your dreams can’t come true? We can learn a lot from David - not only in his great successes, but in his most devastating mistakes.
Our tendency in our world is that, when someone wrongs us, we get even. Sometimes it even feels right. But there’s a better way - a way that leads to life and peace.
We all face opportunities for envy. Just look around, and you’ll find something you could be envious about, or someone you can be jealous of. But envy is a dead-end road. How can we overcome envy and live the life God intends? Join us for the next part of our series about the life of King David.
We all need a friend we can turn to….but what are some good traits to have in a friend?
David led a complicated life. He was a young shepherd who turned into a hero, who also had massive failures in his life. At the beginning, though, he was the most unlikely person to be on a pathway to greatness. If God can use someone like David, maybe He can use you and me too.
How do you make good decisions in times of emotional stress? We don’t make decisions in a vacuum - we make them while being influenced by all kinds of things. Jesus has a lot to teach us about how to navigate traumatic circumstances.
The Bible talks about 4 types of people…only one of which is wise. Which one are you? Which one do you want to be?
We all have influences in our lives - both good and bad. Influences are about the decisions we make. Who is influencing you, and how can you make good decisions in spite of all the influences around you?
Jesus talked about faith with a wide range of different types of people who have different levels of faith. Maybe faith is more of a journey and less of a score that you gave yourself.
Most of the great things that happen to us in the adventure of life happen with other people. Community is important, and Jesus wants to use it to grow us and move us forward.
Life really is a long journey - and we are all carrying baggage along with us. Some of it we were born with. Some of it we picked up along the way. There are things we are supposed to carry - like our calling, our purpose, our responsibilities, our relationships…but there are other things we pick up that become burdens and weigh us down. Jesus invites us to travel light. How can we do that in a world that tries to hand us extra baggage?
All around us, we are encouraged to have more. More money, more clothes, more house, more cars, more followers…more. When does it stop? Can it stop? What does God have to say about it all?
If you really want your faith to be an adventure, it will involve other people, and because of that, will become at times inconvenient for you. Are you ready to take a step beyond yourself, and toward others who may be in need?
Let’s face it - we all have excuses when it comes to taking steps of faith. There will always be something that causes us to pause, or worse, stops us in our tracks. If that’s you, don’t worry…you aren’t alone! The good news is that God doesn’t leave us stranded in our own excuses. He helps us take steps forward.
We have guides for every area of life - coaches in sports, financial advisors, teachers, mentors…but how about in our faith? When it comes to growing spiritually and taking next steps, there is one thing that is true - we all need a guide.
In life we all experience transcendent moments…but they quickly fade away. I believe we were created for more. I believe God wants us to experience transcendence in him.
The church should be the most compassionate place on earth…but often, it’s not. What part do you play in building a loving church? How do we become more loving people? When we can do this, it has the power to turn a flame into a fire in the church.
You have one story to tell with your one life. I bet you want it to be a story of courage…not fear. The good news is that God wants your story to be one of courage too!
Here is a look back at one of our favorite messages. Ever wonder if the resurrection really happened? To be honest, it’s kind of hard to believe sometimes. It’s called faith for a reason - but it’s not blind faith, and once you start to look, the evidence for the resurrection is compelling.
Most things in life can be summed up with a "do more, get better" mindset. But what about rest? In the stress and busyness of life, how can we feel real rest?
What comes to mind when you hear the word “prayer”? For a lot of us, when we pray, it’s because we are in trouble or in distress. Prayer is about so much more than that, though
What shapes your soul? What forms you? Like athletic conditioning, our souls can be shaped and formed so that we respond more to God than anyone or anything else in life.
You are defined by a lot of things on the outside of you: you’re a provider, a student, an athlete, a husband, a wife, a parent. But did you know that there’s something else, much, much deeper, that defines you? You have a soul. And the health of your soul and the quality of your life are very, very connected.
Know anyone who is self-righteous? It doesn’t really look good on them, does it? Let’s find out what Jesus has to say about righteousness.
Jesus has made the ultimate offer to you through the cross and the empty tomb, and now it's up to you. What will you do with Jesus?
Know anyone who is deconstructing their faith? Dismissing it, or at least, they have one hand on the door of faith, and about to walk away? If that’s you, there are some questions you need to ask first.
On our five-year anniversary as a church, let’s remember what Jesus has called us to…and more importantly, let’s remember who He is!
Healthy or unhealthy boundaries in our relationships can mean the difference between living well with the crazy-makers in our lives, or letting them push us over the edge! Let’s learn how to set appropriate boundaries together.
How do you deal with people who are angry at you? How can you live in peace with the people you care about? It turns out, you have a choice!
How do you handle the crazy-makers in your life? By introducing wisdom into the equation.
Pressure can crush you if you’re not careful. How do we make sure our inner world can withstand the pressures from outside? The last chapter in Colossians holds the answer.
Want to know the key to any healthy relationship, including parenting and marriage? Paul let’s us in on a little secret. And it’s one that will transform any relationship.
The new testament talks about what followers of Jesus should be known by and shares some traits that we should be putting on.
We are all building something with our lives. Day by day, decision by decision. What are you building your life upon? Is it starting to shake, or does it stand firm through the fiercest storm?
“You do you.” That phrase is all over the place these days. It’s even seeped into our spiritual lives. What does it mean? Let’s talk about it.
When you change something ever so slightly it has the potential to change it completely...especially when you are talking about the Bible. This week, we will be discussing what the Gospel is and more importantly...what it isn't.
We all face insecurity in our lives. The world puts a lot of pressure on us, pressure no one can really live up to. Learn what the Bible has to say about how we can live without the pressure of insecurity in our lives.
We are all feeling pressure from all sides…especially people of faith. How can you withstand the pressure? That’s what the book of Colossians is all about.
When we think about the Christmas story, it often seems varnished, nice and neat, a picture that’s able to fit on an ornament. The reality is far from that, though. Let’s look at the real Christmas story together.
When we get good news, our natural inclination is to share it with those closest to us. We share about what we care about. Join us for part two of Arrival: A Lake Norman Christmas.
Everyone who considers themselves a Jesus follower has a chance to "Go", and tell others about him...but sometimes that's not as easy as talking about your favorite sports team. When we learn why we Go, it changes the game!
Your spiritual growth is really important…in more ways than one. Join us as we talk about what it takes to grow.
Most of the important moments in your life have happened because someone extended an invitation to you. In part 2 of Game Plan, we talk about the power of an invitation.
Wouldn’t you rather be a player on the court than a fan in the stands? The church needs you to be a player, not just the cheer section. Learn how in part one of Game Plan.
Even in this strange story of a prophet named Ezekiel, and a field full of bones, we’ll see that God is the God of hope and life.
Whether we know it or not, we all have an authoritative someone or something in our life. Maybe you chose it or it was chosen for you but the Bible explains why Jesus should be the authority in our lives.
God wants to get our attention. And He’ll do whatever is necessary to get it. Today we explore how God speaks, and how we can listen.
If you’ve ever felt surrounded, cornered, or like there’s nowhere to go in a particular situation in your life, this strange story from the Bible will remind you that God is always there, even when you can’t see Him.
In this world, there are a lot of paths to greatness. In the Kingdom of God, there's only one. Join us for the last part of The Success Trap as we discover the true path to greatness.
Former UNC Head Basketball Coach Matt Doherty joins Jerel as we talk about moving from Success to Significance.
Great wealth can also be a great trap…not that it’s a bad thing to be successful…it’s just that, whatever we have, we have to learn to see it for what it truly is.
We’re all supposed to give our best, and success seems to be what we are all striving for. But there can be a darker side to success…if it doesn’t ultimately lead to a life of significance. What does God think about success? How should we view our own success? We tackle that in this message.
The last question is possibly the hardest, but definitely the best. Let’s talk about the one question that has the power to change the world.
There’s a better question to ask yourself than “is it legal?”…or even “is this right or wrong?” Discover today how this one question can set you up to make better decisions in your life.
Sometimes when we make decisions...something may not feel right. You may feel some tension. But maybe this tension is actually connected to something bigger than just the tension itself.
Our lives are made up of decisions, which then make up a story. All of us want to tell good stories with our lives. Join us as we talk about the question to ask that will help you do just that.
Life is made up of a series of decisions. Did you know that there are five questions you can ask, that, if you answer them honestly, will help you make better choices, with fewer regrets?
What do you do when you’re disappointed? Not just with other people, or life in general…but disappointed in God? The lesson Jonah teaches us about disappointment and God is something you can apply to your entire life.
There are some things we do to get in our own way when it comes to letting God work through us. When you discover what they are, it’s easier to let them go and step into God’s best for your life.
Just because bad things happen doesn’t mean there’s no hope. God will use even the hard things of life to accomplish His plan.
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The Bible is full of people running from God, and Jonah is no exception. He gets a very specific call from God, but does the exact opposite. Maybe you have done the same thing? Join us as we walk through why our purpose on this earth has so much to do with what God has called us to do!
You can't just sit on the sidelines and have faith...it's time to get in the game! Faith is about taking steps of action in our lives.
If you want to walk on water, there’s only one thing to do - get out of the boat! Join us for an encouraging message about taking steps of faith.
What happens to our faith through the ups and downs of life? Does it come and go depending on the situation? The Bible offers a solution for us to take steps of faith through every circumstance.
You may be hitting the road this summer with your family or friends, but what does it look like for the rubber to meet the road when it comes to your faith? Come hit the road with us and take some steps to grow your faith.
After the pandemic we probably all feel more isolated than ever...but the solution to our isolation isn't as easy as surrounding ourselves with more people. The gospel offers a solution to our isolation that nothing else in this world can.
When you’re struggling with an addictive behavior, it feels like it will consume you. All of us deal with something, though. How can we win the war against addiction?
Is it okay for the church to talk about mental health? It should be! We all have dealt with, or know someone who has struggled with, anxiety and depression. Join us as we open up a real conversation about this issue.
The pandemic has taken a toll - especially on our spiritual lives. If you’re ready to get back on track with God, you’ll find some hope and help in this message.
Want an insider’s look at why the church does what it does every single week? Join us in this message called “Remembering the Why”.
There were a few reasons that made the early church irresistible. You may be surprised to know how simple those reasons are. Jesus offers us a new community and it can make the church irresistible.
What story do you want to tell with your life? Chances are, you’d like to tell a story that is extraordinary.
How can the church be an irresistible force for good in our community? In this new series called Irresistible, we talk about how that begins.
Ever wonder if the resurrection really happened? To be honest, it’s kind of hard to believe sometimes. It’s called faith for a reason - but it’s not blind faith, and once you start to look, the evidence for the resurrection is compelling.
Invitations are simple, but can be profound. A simple invitation can change someone’s life forever.
Sometimes it can feel like we go through this life completely unnoticed. That we are overlooked at home, school, or work. We can even overlook others. The life of Jesus shows us a different perspective!
All of us have doors that open and close in life. What do you do when doors close? How should you handle it? Let's talk about it.
It seems like there are problems everywhere. Poverty...homelessness...abuse...cancer. It's easy to get overwhelmed and shut down. But Christians have to pay attention - so what do we do?
If you want to move past anger and avoid bitterness, there's really only one way. Let's talk about forgiving all the way.
What do you do when you get angry? Let it explode or shove it down to try to hide it? Sometimes we think Jesus was just a nice guy, but he got angry. Not many of us know how to do anger well, but if you want to be healthy, getting a handle on this area of your life is key.
We all have some things we are for. Things we believe are worth fighting for. The world offers us plenty of things to take a stand against, but Jesus offers something as well.
In our divisive, and sometimes violent, world today, even the idea of gentleness seems misplaced and naive. But let's not look past the power of gentleness. Jesus brought gentleness to us when we deserved harshness. And we can let it change us, and with us, the world around us.
To really have a reset in 2021, we not only need to reset with God and people. We need a reset when it comes to church, with a new understanding of what it really is, and why our world needs it so desperately.
The most important reset you need may be your relationship with the things you already have.
2020 has derailed us for a lot of areas in our lives. Maybe for you, it's stood in between you and your personal goals. God offers purpose and gifts that a pandemic could never change.
You've spent a lot of time with a few people this past year. Let's take a look at how you can reset relationships with those you love the most, and start this year off right!
2020 was...wow. The good news is that, in 2021, you can have a reset. A redo. A fresh start. You ready?