Encouragement

Most of us long for the fairy tale, the “happily ever after,” love everlasting. But then, life happens. Husband-and-wife team Rebecca St. James and Cubbie Fink have learned that the secret of lasting, in faith and in family life, is choosing to endure together, through the challenges and joys of our lives.

Lasting Ever

Jehovah Rophe—The Lord Who Heals. In this three-day reading plan, Tony Evans teaches that God is interested in more than just providing for our immediate needs, but also in healing the sin within our hearts.

Jehovah Rophe

Amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s easy to put stillness aside and be distracted by the wrong things. Join us in this Abide plan as we meditate on the God's commandment to be still.

Be Still

Caring for the needs of individual people was very important to Jesus. We see how He healed people, met with outcasts and showed love to children. Scripture clearly shows Jesus’ compassion. Each of the five devotionals contain a short audio message (1-2 minutes). The guests share about seeing needs, looking for opportunities and giving their time. You too can be a loving friend that makes a difference to someone.

Make A Difference For One

Our culture is filled with negativity and privilege.  But on the cross, Jesus laid down His life so that we could receive undeserved grace.   In this quick-read 3-day devotional, designed specially for teens, you'll learn how God's unbelievable mercy freely given through the cross gives us a reason to always have hope.  

A Teen's Guide To: Finding Eternal Hope

Whether you face doubts, despair, stubborn sins, troubling thoughts, or outright oppression, know that God is faithful to fulfill His promises! He wants to do beyond whatever you might expect or understand to make your life a showpiece for His glory. Learn when and how to pursue God, and prepare yourself so you can rise above whatever obstacles you face!

Pursue God To Overcome Obstacles

Did you know that as followers of Christ, our hearts should love the nations? Jesus desires that we love missions as He does. As believers in Christ, we were created to spread the good news and through the Holy Spirit we are able to do so. In this plan, Pastor Gregg Matte gives three statements that will help you understand more about how we can live a life on mission. 

Life on Mission 

Hurdles can impede us in finding and doing the will of God. Moses, our “guide” in discovering the God of God’s will, drew near to the burning bush on the backside of nowhere, and heard God speak to him there. But as soon as Moses heard what God had to say, he encountered two significant hurdles— and those same two things can become barriers for you and me.        

The Two Hurdles Of God’s Will

Political hostility is tearing apart our relationships and churches. But Jesus is the Party Crasher. He is calling us to refuse to bow to partisan religions, even if we lean one way politically. As we dig into Scripture, we’ll see how he is disrupting politics-as-usual and inviting us into a grander vision for kingdom life.