Faith Outside Our Comfort Zone (Hebrews 11:1-19)

MOTIVATE Hall of Fame speeches are usually pretty boring: thanks to people who helped the athlete/entertainer, a few quips about their achievements, and maybe a push-back to those who overlooked or underestimated the individual. But a few speeches stand out with some lines: Any hall of fame will not be the measure of your success….

What is faith? (Hebrews 11:1-3, 6)

MOTIVATE Today, it is difficult to trust people. The media presents information in various types of bias. One of the many takeaways from this last election cycle should be the realization that every news source has its own agenda to present information. So, sometimes, those agendas can be distorted and not based on reality. Yet,…

7 Ways To Increase Compassion

Let’s be honest. Some people are difficult to get along with. People can annoy you with their quirks, upset you with their comments, and disturb you with their actions. And if you think everyone around you is rosy, perhaps the difficult one is you! The overall reality is that everyone needs to learn to get…

Praying For A Nation (Matthew 23:37-39)

MOTIVATE What makes you cry? But the Bible describes many heroes of faith have their tears recorded. Overall, crying can be sacred and can save your life. Crying can be sacred. Crying can save your life. Today’s passage reflects upon Jesus’ tears and prayers for a nation, and how that applies to us today. EXAMINE   …