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   …

Praying For A Nation (Nehemiah 1-2)

MOTIVATE This season has been different. This illustration is microscopic compared to Nehemiah’s day. As we’ve studied 350 years of history in 1-2 Kings, we know this season was… EXAMINE         Nehemiah 1-2 In order to preserve something old we must persevere in something new. How can we walk by faith in God’s promises? 3…