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When I Am Afraid, I Put My Trust in You

David found peace not in his own strength, but in trusting God.

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Broken Vessels, God’s Treasure

Many of us have been taught to present our best selves to God and others, but the gospel was never dependent on our perfection.

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Indispensable

It takes all nine fielders to make a baseball team.

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The Riches You Can’t See

When we give to the church, the mission, the nonprofit, or the individual, God is pleased.

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Imitating Christ for the Sake of Others

We learn by watching others, and the apostle Paul challenged believers to follow his example as he followed Christ.

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Wouldn’t You Rather Be on the Winning Side?

If we aren’t careful, we might discover that what we are revealing through our boasting is that we have adopted more of the world’s values than those of the kingdom of God.

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What Do You Want to Be Known For?

What is it that you wish everyone knew about you? I suppose most would prefer to live a simple life and avoid being known in some grand way.

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Fighting Battles Through Prayer

As followers of Christ, we sometimes forget how important prayer is in accomplishing the missions God has given us.

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Which Side Are You On?

If Jesus had sought only to take care of or please Himself, He would not have laid down His life for our sake.

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The Fragrance That Fills the World

Christ is the leader of every parade and procession that cares for the poor.

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Cling to What is Good

We often cling tightly to possessions, memories, and things that bring us comfort, but Paul challenges us to hold fast to something far greater.

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You’re Not All That!

When we stop seeing ourselves as the center of the story, we create space for God to work through others and experience the joy of serving together for His purposes.

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The Path of Letting Go

Jesus’ invitation to follow Him is also an invitation to surrender.

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Living with an Eternal Perspective

It’s natural to make plans for the future, but our plans are limited by what we can see and control.

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Seeking Peace with God

When we stop relying on ourselves and place our trust in God's grace, we are reconciled to Him and filled with a hope that endures even through suffering.

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Time to Grow Up

Some days, don't you just want to scream at the immaturity of the people around you?

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What Then Shall We Say?

After unfolding the incredible truths of salvation, grace, adoption, and hope in Christ, Paul arrives at a simple but powerful question: “What then shall we say to these things?”