HOW TO HAVE POWERFUL PRAYERS Did you know that there was a disciple named James and that Jesus had a little brother named James? For years, I thought the disciple had written the book of James, but it turns…

IS MY TONGUE ON FIRE We’re in a teaching series written by somebody closer to Jesus than arguably anybody who wrote any of the Bible. The author of James is Jesus’ little brother. He grew up and knew Jesus better…

  Recently, we talked about the idea of religion being pure. If we aren’t careful, we can make our faith more about ourselves rather than demonstrating to God how we love and trust him. The conversation was driven by a…

As we study the book of James, you should know a few things: James is the little brother of Jesus. He did not believe that Jesus was the Messiah until after Jesus rose from the dead. After Jesus’ resurrection, James…

Christian atheism is to believe in God but to live like he doesn't exist. I want to believe in God and live like I truly believe in God. Acts 4:5-6 (NIV) The next day the rulers, the elders and the…

Acts 16:22-24 (NLT) A mob quickly formed against Paul and Silas, and the city officials ordered them stripped and beaten with wooden rods. They were severely beaten, and then they were thrown into prison. The jailer was ordered to make…

What does it mean to be a Christian atheist? It's someone who believes in God but lives like He doesn't exist. If I can be honest with you, I often feel like a Christian atheist. If we really believe that…

God has a purpose for your life, but he won't just throw a purpose on you without getting you ready. He often cares more about who you're becoming than where you're going. Our nature is to always think about where…

We've been studying the life of Gideon and the hero's journey that God has called him on. At the time, the Midianites were savage, ruthless barbarians who had been pillaging the areas, taking crops, women, and children. God's people needed…

A quote that changed my life is, "God cares more about who you're becoming than where you're going." We live in a world that cares about where you're going. But the truth is, God knows that who you are becoming…

Gideon's hero story starts with him in a place of hiding, and yet the Lord calls him a mighty warrior. God calls him who He sees in him. Similar to Gideon, that's where our journey begins, too. You must start…

When you think of a hero, you typically think of someone born with extraordinary strength or bravery. As we study the life of Gideon, we will discover this hero's unique journey. He is a hero that God raises up in…