Sometimes life will bring us into situations that seem impossible to get through. Be patient because God could be working a miracle. God often uses these trials to free us from hidden bondage in our lives. God will provide divine protection as we persevere through these trials. We must remain focused on Him. How we deal with these trials can affect others who are watching us and point them to the Lord.

In the world we live you will come across trouble and difficult times. This can happen even when we do everything right. Often during these troubles, the world will try and silence you and enemies will try and scare you. We have an opportunity to live out our faith and dare to be different.

(Verses Cited: Psalm 34:19, Romans 12:3, 18; Luke 23:41; Mathew 5:10; 1 Peter 3:14, 4:12-13; Philippians 1:29; Acts 5:41)

We live in a very skeptical world, one that is constantly looking for truth. We must dare to speak the truth of the Word of God that never changes. We must speak the truth confidently, speak the truth prophetically, and speak the truth in humility.

(Verses Cited: Philippians 4:19; Acts 4:31; 2 Peter 2:5; Acts 7:54; 2 Timothy 4:3; Exodus 5:1; 1 Samuel 10:18; Judges 6:8; Matthew 15:9; 1 Peter 1:25; Judges 17:6; Judges 21:25; James 1:17)

Studies show that people who express regular gratitude in life are happier and healthier than those who do not. Expressing the same attitude of gratitude can help you with your relationship with God.

Fear is one of the most paralyzing emotions that people can experience. As believers we are called to live an attitude of courage in the face of fear.

(Verses Cited: 2 Tim 1:7; Romans 12:2; Phil. 1:12-13, 14; Haggai 2:9; Luke 22:20; John 13:34; 2 Cor. 5:17; Rev. 21:1, 5; Hebrews 13:20-21; 1 Cor. 10:13; 2 Cor. 1:8-10; Phil. 4:13; Matt. 19:26; Romans 1:21-25; Acts 17:6)

The world will constantly try to discourage you from standing out from the crowd. The Lord calls us to stand out boldly from the world and willingly and faithfully serve Him and the world around us.

(Verses Cited: Prov. 28:1; 2 Cor. 3:12; Phil. 2:15; Jn. 18:36; Matt. 18:3; Lk. 18:16; Eph. 5:25; Acts 17:17, 18:5-6, 19:8, 21:40, 27:21; Col. 3:17, 23; Is. 6:8; Lk. 1:38; 1 Cor. 7:22, 10:31; Matt. 5:16; Dan 3:28; Is. 55:11; Dan. 2:27-28; Prov. 25:2; Gen. 1:1)

The world is constantly pressuring us to give up and give in to the ways of the world. God calls us to defy the unrighteousness of life and live obediently and confidently in the path He has set for our lives.

(Verses Cited: Matthew 7:14; Ephesians 6:11; James 4:7; Luke 6:45; Proverbs 4:23; Psalm 37:4; Psalm 139:14; Romans 14; Exodus 34:14-15; Acts 5:29; Exodus 1:17; Matthew 15:19-20; Romans 12:18; 1 Peter 2:13; Exodus 1:20; Proverbs 28:20; Matthew 5:10; James 1:2; Job 1:11; Job 2:10)

The world and its morals are constantly changing, and people are expected to fit in with what is considered normal. God calls us to stand out from the world and follow Him.

We live in a world where there is enormous pressure to fit in and conform. God calls us to live our lives different from the world.

The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave is the single most important event in the Christian faith. There are multiple lessons we can learn from the empty tomb of Christ:

Good Friday appears to be an oxymoron because on that day Jesus was arrested, beaten, and killed. It is only good when viewed from God’s perspective.

Life is full of surprises and unanswered questions. God often moves in very surprising ways, but always in ways that are intentional to His plan.

Unity within a church is a mark of a Godly church. Leaders in the church are appointed by God to teach and build up the body of Christ.

Prayer for a believer is paramount; the Lord’s prayer is a model for believers of how to pray.

Jesus gave us a model of prayer in Matthew six, a template for communicating with the Lord.