The journey to confidence is a road that many of us find ourselves on. Society tells us to “love ourselves”, but what does that actually mean? We live in a culture that places a high value on external things such as material possessions, achievements, beauty, and Instagram likes hoping to fulfill internal voids. So, what does true and healthy confidence actually look like?

The Journey to Confidence

In the books of 1st & 2nd Thessalonians, you will meet a young church of believers who are going through some pretty hard storms themselves. Severe persecution is threatening their lives, and they are clinging to the promise that Jesus is coming back.

This promise is more than just a hopeful wish; it’s a promise from the ultimate Promise Keeper to His beloved children…He IS coming back. Let’s find out how this truth can change our lives as we cling to our hope of a better tomorrow – while living in present of today.

Love God Greatly - 1 & 2 Thessalonians

The foundational question of belief is: Does God exist? In this devotional based on the book "How Does God See America?," Dr. Jim Denison offers arguments both for and against the existence of God. These answers will strengthen your faith, your evangelism, and your knowledge of apologetics. Ultimately, the existence of God leads to a surprising outcome: joy.

Is God Real?

I've had highs. I've had lows. How about you? Do you like that?? Me neither! Mustering up joy doesn't last does it? The Holy Spirit using Scripture brings joy despite hard times. What we think - that's what we act like. This plan will help us focus on what right thinking is! 

Where does your joy come from? Let this 7-day plan help you find out.

Overflowing With Joy

Everyone loves a story! Maybe that’s why Jesus used stories so often when he was telling people about God. This three-day reading plan introduces children to three of Jesus’ much-loved “parables”: stories of being lost – and being found again. Along the way, they will find out more about our loving and ever-searching God. The plan complements the free children’s game app Guardians of Ancora. 

Guardians Of Ancora Bible Plan: Ancora Kids Are Lost!

The joy of this world can be fleeting. We can lose it at the scroll of a phone, the offhand comment of a husband, or the number on a scale. But here’s the thing: God’s joy lasts and is here for the taking. Do you believe He’s waiting to lead you to it? Read along this week and see what Holy Spirit says to you.

Lasting Joy // Believing It's Here for You

The largest of buildings starts with the laying of a single brick. Many of us get discouraged when we can’t seem to find the gift invested in us. Unless we recognize spiritual gifts, we cannot use them effectively for God’s glory. We need to start using our little bricks to build edifices that reflect our relationship to the Lord Jesus.


Gifting & Growth

Christians often hear the idea that following Jesus means that we should be living a life of full satisfaction. How many of us actually experience that kind of life? Amy Simpson explains that our very unsatisfaction indicates a longing for God and those longings can bring us closer with him.

Joy