As Jesus-followers we often believe that "doubt" is a dirty word pointing to a lack of faith. But what if our doubts are actually embraced by Jesus, and even lead us down a path of all-in belief?
Living a life dedicated to following Jesus includes pain. In fact, pain is expected. What’s often unexpected, however, is Jesus’ response to that pain.
We all have ugly inside whether we want to admit it or not. Anger, greed, lust, jealousy, and a host of other qualities plague us all. While admitting our ugly to others often initially triggers [...]
As Christians, we’re probably most familiar with the loving and grace-filled side of Jesus. And we’ve heard about the angry, flipping tables in the temple side of Jesus.
But what about the [...]
It feels exhilarating. Entertaining. Our imaginations take over and we’re intoxicated by the rush. It’s no big deal. Just harmless fun. They deserve it! We shrug it off and steal it from them. [...]
Profanity. It has the ability to shock, disrespect, and hurt people. Your mom would wash out your mouth for using it, and the Bible gives warnings about speaking it.
So why did Jesus use it?
Hell. It’s the theme of TV shows, books, and Halloween costumes, but it’s rarely brought up in church, let alone in everyday conversations.
Surprisingly, it was a subject Jesus focused on a lot.
Knowing what to expect and when to expect it can make life easier, which is why daily routines are comforting.
But could the familiarity of a daily routine also make you become less dependent [...]
Knowing what to expect and when to expect it can make life easier, which is why daily routines are comforting.
But could the familiarity of a daily routine also make you become less dependent [...]
Knowing what to expect and when to expect it can make life easier, which is why daily routines are comforting.
But could the familiarity of a daily routine also make you become less dependent [...]
Imagine that you’re stuck. You've hit a rut or a roadblock and you’re not sure how to move forward. Could the answer you’re looking for come by asking a simple two-word question?
Join Rick [...]
What do you stand for?
It’s a question that cuts to your identity, and displays the true story of your heart. The answer often becomes clearer as you develop spiritual grit.
