SCRIPTURE: Various The beginning of the year is when we all make our ?resolutions? and by now most of us have already messed up on them. We think, ?I can't keep my commitments to myself, so why bother making them ever again.? I think I know the solution to our problems with all these commitments. …
008-02 — A New Community
SCRIPTURE: Various Alcoholics Anonymous is one of the most successful ?life-fixing? organizations out there, and its success is largely a result of their emphasis on community. The simple truth is that for any aspect of life change to take hold on me, I have to get connected with people who are …
008-01 — A New Perspective
SCRIPTURE: Various Whenever something is really messed up, I have a tendency to jump into the middle of the situation in a valiant attempt to fix it. How many times have I stopped my car, lifted the hood and gazed vainly into the middle of that vast configuration of hoses and metal only to realize …
007-05 — Everyday Advent
SCRIPTURE: Various Who says Christmas has to end? A brand new year is starting, and brand new opportunities are ours to bring Christ's Presence to bear on every aspect of our lives. Are you ready to take on the challenge of making Christ a real part of your everyday life? Download …
007-04 — He Is Here
SCRIPTURE: Luke 2:8-20 The point of Christmas is twofold. On the one hand, we are reminded to wait expectantly for Jesus' return, but we should not forget that he actually came and that he is actually still here through the ministry of His Spirit. Download Now Subscribe to this series by …
007-03 — He Is Coming
SCRIPTURE: Various Sometimes I wonder if I really believe that Jesus is coming back. I mean, that's a pretty crazy statement to make. But if Jesus really does come back, it will be a pretty big thing, don't you think? If we believe Jesus came from heaven once, can we believe that Jesus will come …
007-02 — The Need for Preparation
SCRIPTURE: Various One thing is certain, anytime God asks His people to wait, it's because He has some unfinished business to attend to. What business does He need to do in our lives? He has given us plenty of time to prepare for the return of His Son. How are we doing? Download Now Subscribe …
007-01 — The Power of Waiting
SCRIPTURE: Various I find it strange that God is always asking His people to wait. It is a theme that gets repeated numerous times throughout Scripture, and I don't fully understand it. Nevertheless, I am beginning to discover the incredible power that can be found as we wait for God's will to be …
006-04 — We Cry for Renewal
SCRIPTURE: Habakkuk 3 Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away...Doesn't it seem that all the greatest stories happened in the distant past in far off locations? Doesn't it seem that God's activity is just a part of history? When was the last time you saw God divide the waters of Lake Michigan? If God …
006-03 — God Promises Judgment
SCRIPTURE: Habakkuk 2:2ff Finally, we're getting somewhere. God promises Habakkuk that he will judge the wicked people of the world. However, the promise is not all rosy and happy. God's promise for judgment contains some things that would scare even the most faithful follower. Do we have reason to …
006-02 — We Cry for Consistency
SCRIPTURE: Habakkuk 1:5-2:1 God is sometimes very confusing. Just when we think we understand Him pretty well, He goes and does something that surprises us. This week, we will eavesdrop on Habakkuk's prayer for God to show some more consistency in His dealings with people. Is it right for someone …
006-01 — We Cry for Justice
SCRIPTURE: Habakkuk 1:1-4 I'm frustrated with a world full of rotten people who seem to succeed in life despite their wickedness, but I'm not alone. Habakkuk was a man who lived quite some time ago, but the issues he faced in his day are remarkably similar to those we face today. Download …
005-04 — Finding God in Christ
SCRIPTURE: Colossians 1:15-20 God wants us to find him so badly that He has gone beyond making Himself available, beyond revealing Himself in nature, and beyond revealing Himself in humanity. God came to earth in Christ Jesus so we could find Him. Download Now Subscribe to this series by …
005-03 — Finding God in Humanity
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 8 Recently, we have seen the devastation that people can cause. We see the evil side of humanity on a daily basis. However, there is something in humanity that, if we dig deep enough, will reveal God to us. Download Now Subscribe to this series by dragging this link to your …
005-02 — Finding God Through Nature
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 19 Our world is full of people who are looking to ?Mother Earth? to give them hope and meaning. It's truly sad because nature is supposed to point us to God! Looking at our world properly, we can find God. Download Now Subscribe to this series by dragging this link to your …
005-01 — God Can Be Found
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 32 We spend so much of our lives looking for something to make us truly happy. We imagine there is the possibility that we could experience true joy. Well, our answer ultimately lies in finding God. The good news is that He can be found! Download Now Subscribe to this series …