Does Mysticism Make Us Closer to God?

Does the Bible teach that everything happens for a reason? Pastor John offers grounding from Romans 8 for God’s purpose in our suffering. 

When Christians encounter signs of the end times, how should we respond? Pastor John outlines a biblical approach to waiting well for Jesus’s return. 

How can believers push past surface-level Bible reading to the reality behind the words? Pastor John offers five practices to enliven dry devotions. 

The disciples connected with Jesus through their senses more than their spirit. We need to avoid that mistake. If you want to experience more joy, peace, and connection with God, don’t try to approach Him through your flesh.Instead, approach Him in spirit and in truth. Andrew add ... Show More

Discover the biblical foundations of mind renewal and spiritual transformation with Dr. Gifford as he unpacks key passages from Romans 12, Ephesians 4, and 1 Thessalonians. Learn practical strategies for engaging with Scripture, the importance of community in spiritual growth, an ... Show More

David Mathis | When we stop and look, we find that we know a lot more about Jesus’s spiritual disciplines than we might think. What can we learn from the prayer life of the Savior? 

Many of us feel like we are not where we want to be as followers of Jesus. But as we continue to learn from Paul's first letter to the church in Corinth, Pastor Tim helps see the power of looking back and remembering that we are not where we once were, and that He is faithful eve ... Show More

<p>Hello friend. I hope you’re doing well today.&nbsp;</p> <p>This week on the podcast we’re looking at an issue that plagued the Philippian church—legalism. They trusted the work of Jesus but were trying to add a little something on their own. If you ever find yourself looking f ... Show More

<p>One of the best ways of having a discussion about faith is to not simply talk about what you believe, but also how you came to believe it. Not just the content, but the process or the journey you went on. It’s often very helpful, because everybody is on a journey. </p> <p>We’r ... Show More

As we return to our series in Paul's first letter to the church in Corinth, Pastor Ray talks to us about God's vision for intimacy within marriage and how those who are married can experience it the way God intended for it to be experienced. 

What Happens When Our Prayers Aren’t Answered? How the Outcomes of Prayer Affect Us – Prayer Day 2   Prayer is not hard. If you can talk, you can pray. If you can think, you can pray. If you can breathe, you can pray. The act itself is not hard. But there is a measure of learning ... Show More