Why, Part 1: Why Don’t I Always Feel God...

<p>You work hard, budget carefully, but that nagging fear whispers: <i>What if something happens? </i>Fear has a way of keeping us stuck. We hold tight to what we have—even when we know God's asking us to put our faith in Him. Discover how tithing builds faith and breaks the cycl ... Show More

<p>It all started with one question: "Could technology help me read the Bible more consistently?" One step of faith. One decision to give everything away for free. And now we’re celebrating one billion downloads of the YouVersion Bible App. God is accelerating the spread of His W ... Show More

<p>Ever feel like you're going through the motions but missing what really matters? You were designed for love—and love isn't formed in comfort, but in community. We're talking about how life changes when we're part of God-honoring community.</p><p>NEXT STEPS<br />Have you made t ... Show More

When we are struggling spiritually or experiencing some physical suffering we can find ourselves asking the question; "Is God listening to my prayer?" Since he already knows what we need before we even ask him, should we just trust in his providence? Is it an either or? Today, ... Show More

<p> Sometimes God’s timing leaves us with questions or even doubts. Does he care? Has he forgotten me? Is he really working all things for my good? In this message from Romans 8:18–30, David Platt points us to the character and promises of God. Regardless of our circumstances, we ... Show More

<p>Ever asked God, "Why?" So have we. In today's episode, we talk through some of the grittiest situations we've walked through that brought us to the point of asking hard questions, coming face-to-face with doubt, and discovering how God's faithfulness enables us to hold on to h ... Show More

Why do we "have" to love God? It seems very self-centered of God to demand our love. But is it? Today, Fr. Mike opens up the first sentence of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and helps us to understand more fully why God, who was never lonely in Heaven, chose to freely crea ... Show More

<p>Friends, I do a lot of debating and dialoguing with agnostics and atheists, and very often, when they attack the faith, it's along the lines of: How could an all-knowing and all-good God allow (fill in the blank)? Why does he allow childhood leukemia, or natural catastrophes, ... Show More

God does everything he does for his glory, including answering our prayers. So, how can we align all our requests with this big, overarching purpose? 

Have you ever heard someone state, " I believe in God, but I don't believe in prayer?" Is it logical to have an intellectual belief in the existence of God, but not trust in His providence and care? Today, Fr. Mike challenges us to know God more than just knowing about God and t ... Show More

How much prayer is too much prayer? Our relationship with God is the most important relationship we will ever have. But what about when our devotions clash with our responsibilities to our loved ones? Or attendance to other obligations? Today, Fr. Mike tells us what it means to " ... Show More