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Jesus models for us what it looks like to rest and recharge in God. And never forget: Jesus promises that if we come to Him, He will give us rest!

When we hold grudges, we miss the power of the Gospel in our lives. Learn from the parable of the prodigal son and discover the sweet reality of forgiveness!

God's Perfect. You're Not. Do we cheapen God's gift of Salvation and being washed clean when we strive for perfection? When do we get in the way of God's perfect plan for our lives by trying to live up to what culture deems as "perfection". There is no Instagram or snap chat filter that God can't see through. What would it look like if we embraced our imperfections and allowed God to help us press on towards His plan and live up to how God sees us rather than how we see ourselves.

With everything going on in our chaotic world and lives, there are many reasons to worry and fear. But where we turn and what we look to makes a big difference.

If we're completely honest, many of us struggle with control issues. Ultimately, every one of us is called to give up control—and follow Jesus!

How do we best love those who suck the life out of us? Scripture teaches us to give strategically, serve wisely and trust God completely.

Though we want to do the best we can in relationships, work, etc., sometimes we just don’t know what to do. God’s desire is to provide each of us with what we need to influence people and situations for generations to come.

What should we do when someone we trust is saying one thing but doing another? Why do we act like hypocrites ourselves? Jesus offers solid answers to both questions.

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Part of the story of Easter is how Peter and the other disciples went from doubt and fear to faith and trust, all because they encountered the risen Christ. So, what do you believe about Easter? Because of what Jesus did for us, you can have that same confidence and assurance!

On the night of His arrest, Jesus gathers his closest followers to celebrate the Passover meal. Why was this meal so important for Jesus to celebrate with His disciples? What does it mean for us today?

On the night of His arrest, Jesus gathers his closest followers to celebrate the Passover meal. Why was this meal so important for Jesus to celebrate with His disciples? What does it mean for us today?

On Palm Sunday, the crowd thought they needed a powerful earthly dynasty, but what all people really need is a savior and redeemer. It's a vivid example of how far apart what we think we need and what God knows we need can be.

All of us have defining moments in our lives—some positive, some negative. The amazing thing is that God promises to use both our good and bad experiences for our own good and His glory.

God invites us to worship and serve Him with all we are, including our personalities. Embrace your personality to help you live out your God-given purpose.

Each of us has unique talents and abilities to help accomplish our God-given purposes.

Our hearts help show where and how we should apply our God-given gifts. When we follow our hearts, we discover where we can best make a difference in the world!

Jesus said that His followers would do things even greater things than He did! How is this even possible? Every believer has the gift of the Holy Spirit empowering us to live out the purposes God intends for us.

On Purpose: You Are a Masterpiece You were created by God on purpose for a specific purpose. And God uses your entire “SHAPE” to help you live out your purpose!

Paul's message to the Galatians can be summed up broadly as "Jesus plus nothing equals everything!" and "When you receive the gospel, you are truly free!" Now Paul says there are two critical questions that can help us take an inventory of where we are at: "What are you sowing?" and "What are you boasting in?" Paul is first calling us to think like farmers. Every day we plant seeds. So, what seeds will you choose to plant today in your everyday life? Paul is also saying we each have seeds of the gospel to sow. The church needs more workers and givers, not just consumers. God has given us countless resources to be sown like seed to further his love and grace in the world. If you only sow your seed for yourself, you're going to reap destruction. Then Paul says, "what are you boasting in?" Everyone boasts in something. So what should you boast about? Paul says, "May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world." In Christ, your s