By BJ Stricklin

Peter takes the promise given to Abraham and makes it about the Kingdom. Boundary lines and blood lines now flow through Jesus. And for all who have been brought into the family through the blood of Jesus, they now have all the rights of the family of God. Now, because we have been brought into the house of God as figurative stones that make up a s…

Because we have a new life and new hope, it is meant to change everything about us. It should affect our daily living while we live on this earth as temporary residents. Peter makes a point to say that while we are temporarily here, our lives are eternal, because the Word of God is in us and has changed us. The Word of God remains forever. Not only…

All followers of Jesus are living as exiles in a foreign land. Much like our ancestors, we are anxiously awaiting our arrival to the promised land. While we journey to Jesus, we should “... be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while.” The suffering and trials we endure here are only for a…

By Marshall West

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Now that He has saved us, God has called each one of us to specific works in the Kingdom of God. But we all share the same mission of making disciples. We are meant to play our part in the Kingdom of God through generational discipleship. The Kingdom was passed down to us and we have a responsibility to pass it down to those coming behind us.…

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By Bill Elliff

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By Kevin Black

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By Todd Kaunitz

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By Matt Carter

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By Bill Elliff

By Dave McClung

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By Bradley Toone

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By Bryant Jones

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By Bill Elliff

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Joseph was a man that God used to bring blessing to his city and nation. He endured suffering and hardship by walking in faith and the result was that the city and nation were blessed! We are also called to be a people of good reputation who see the welfare of our cities. Let's lean into what God has for us as we engage the cities He has placed us …

"By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. By faith he went to live in the land of promise”. God is always calling His children to take steps of faith. To step into places or seasons that don't make sense to our finite minds. Journeys of…

Noah had never seen rain. He didn’t know what a boat was. Yet he believed beyond what he could see, and in so doing he saved his family and generations to come. Will we be people who believe beyond our current generation? Will we do whatever it takes to see salvation come to the generations coming behind us? We can only do that by faith.…

Hebrews 11:6 says, “Without faith it is impossible to please him.” If we want to live lives that are pleasing to the Father, we must live lives of faith. Hebrews 11 tells the stories of men and women who did just that. They believed beyond what they could see because their sights were set on Heaven. Everything rises and falls on faith. The first pe…

By Marshall West

By BJ Stricklin

By BJ Stricklin

By Kevin Black

By BJ Stricklin

By Marshall West

By BJ Stricklin

Our faith grows, and joy increases during suffering as we turn to God in prayer and praise. James instructs the church to pray with the elders. The literal and symbolic oil represents setting someone apart through prayer for special attention and care before God Who alone can heal. Not only should the elders pray for people, but so should the whole…