Because of Who God Is, We Can Trust How God Has Made Us – TRUE STORY E1
You know that scene in Toy Story, where Woody has an identity crisis because Buzz Lightyear arrives on the scene and steals the title of "Andy's favorite toy"? I feel for Woody! I mean, it wasn't very cool of him to plot Buzz's death of course, but it's hard when you feel insecure, jealous, or afraid that you don't matter. In the Bible, I'm reminded of Cain, who jealously killed his brother Abel, or Joseph's brothers, who sold him into slavery because he was their father's favorite kid, or some of the early Jesus-followers, who were jealous of each other's talents and gifts. But here's what Scripture tells us is true: we don't need to be jealous of each other, because we were all carefully and intentionally designed by a good Creator who designed each of us on purpose. So if you've ever felt jealous, insecure, or unimportant, remember this: because of who God is, we can trust how God has made us.
25 Oct 2020
You Can Stretch Your Faith Even When You Fail – STRETCH E4
Have you ever failed? Like, big time? Have you ever felt like you've failed God? I know I have! Those moments can leave us feeling defeated, ashamed, or hopeless, but today I want to challenge you to think about failure differently. What if failure isn't something to fear or be ashamed of? What if failure can actually help our faith grow? The Bible is full of people who failed God in huge ways, but who God never gave up on. Paul talked about this in II Corinthians 12, saying he struggles to do what's right and can't stop doing what's wrong. And for that, he says he's thankful because his weaknesses bring him closer to Jesus. When you fail like Paul often did, you have two choices. You can let shame, frustration, and hopelessness knock you down. Or you can let God use your failure to make your faith grow stronger. Remember, you can stretch your faith even when you fail.
11 Oct 2020
You Can Stretch Your Faith By Starting Something New – STETCH E2
Have you ever seen those "before and after" posts of body-builders who document their journeys of building muscle and lifting heavier and heavier weights? Those transformations can be pretty drastic, but even the most drastic transformations are the result of something really simple: new habits, like daily workouts, specific foods, and nutrient supplements. And you know what? If you want to grow your faith (and not just your muscles), the same principle applies. You can grow your faith by starting a new habit that helps you spend more time with God (like reading the Bible, praying, or worshiping on your own), but Romans 12 and II Peter 1 tell us about some other habits that will help our faith grow too, and they're all about loving each other well. So do you want to stretch your faith? You can, by starting something new — like a habit that helps you love God and love others better.
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