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Our new identity in Christ calls us to live in a way that stands out, even when those around us might not share our values. Whether at work, with family, or at the voting polls—we’re called to respect others, act with integrity, and respond with grace. Christ’s example shows us the power of humility and honor, especially in challenging times.…
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As life-coaches say, "If you aim at nothing, you'll hit it every time.” So what are you aiming for in life? Many people are just trying to make it through life, but Jesus wants to give us a life-purpose that’s a lot more satisfying than simply surviving.Di Matt Dirks
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We all like the idea of being reborn. Maybe you love to surf, and after you’ve been in the water you feel reborn. Or maybe after a few hours at the spa you feel like a new person. But when Jesus coined the phrase “born again,” he meant something a lot more powerful. If you're feeling stuck in life, Peter's going to show us what comes with the new l…
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Where do your eyes turn when you’re going through a tough time in life? Probably inward. We usually turn self-focused and self-aware when life is hard. But when Peter wrote to suffering Christians, he encouraged them to look upward, to the blessings they’ve received in Christ. Discover how to find happiness even in hardship.…
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What if God gave you a card that you could redeem for one person’s salvation? Who would you choose? Jesus is always seeking one more lost person, just like the shepherd who sought one lost sheep. Check out this message and be encouraged by the passionately loving heart of Jesus.Di Matt Dirks
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God has amazing compassion toward our neighbors, coworkers, and family members. Why is it so hard for us to extend the same kind of compassion, especially toward people who aren’t like us? Maybe because we don’t understand the amazing compassion God extends toward us every day.Di Matt Dirks
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Everyone experiences hinge moments that change the course of your life. The day you moved out of your parents’ house. The day you got married. The day you had your first kid. What if God brought a hinge moment that changed the course of everyone’s life for the better? We’ll see him do it in Nineveh.Di Matt Dirks
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We all need to be saved from something. From suffering, from conflict, from self-destructive habits, from our sin. Jonah cried out to God for salvation from the belly of a whale, and God answered miraculously.Di Matt Dirks
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God is always on the move, bringing his truth, power, and grace to new people. He’s calling us to join him in his mission, but so often he first needs to move in our hearts. If you're searching for God’s purpose for your life, then this message is for you.Di Matt Dirks
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How should we choose a spouse (or help our kids prepare to choose a spouse?) What should we prioritize when we find a spouse? Thankfully, Proverbs is full of answers for us.Di Mike Ohara
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We all love the idea of having friends. The problem is, we don’t actually have friends. We might have work-friends or social-media followers, but sociologists say our culture is in the middle of a “friendship recession.” And there are measurable effects to our health and well-being. So what does it take to build real friendships? As always, Proverb…
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Your cat can hear better than you and your dog can smell better than you. But no other animal in creation can speak like you. Communication is one of the primary ways God’s image can be seen in you. Proverbs says, like God, we have the power to bring life through our words. So how can we unleash that power?…
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Our relationship with money? It’s complicated. Some of us idolize it. Others feel guilty for having it. But God created wealth, so he wants us to build it, enjoy it, and give it away, while avoiding the dangers that come with it.Di Matt Dirks
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Many people are just surviving at work, but what does it take to start thriving at work? How can we choose work we’ll love, and love our work even if there's parts we don't choose? If you're contemplating your career right now, tune in to this message.Di Matt Dirks
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How do you make big decisions in life? Do you just see what gives you most peace? Or ask God for a sign? Or do you just do something and ask God to bless it? Proverbs gives us a strategy for decision-making that’s a lot more wise than any of those options. If you're wrestling with a big decision in life, tune into this message.…
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You don’t need to hate God to derail your life. You just need to be fine with how you are right now. God designed us to be constantly stretching and growing, and that starts with our souls. If you're feeling the need for change and growth, tune into the message.Di Matt Dirks
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We’re all looking for strategies to optimize our daily lives. But fitness-hacks and housekeeping-hacks can only take us so far. We need life-hacks that can optimize our friendships, careers, marriages, finances, and mental health. That’s where the book of Proverbs comes in. It gives hard-won wisdom on real-life issues. It helps us align our lives t…
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There’s a secret piece of information. If you know it, your life will be transformed. If you don’t, your life might be destroyed. It’s the secret to finding contentment, and Paul’s going to let us in on it.Di Matt Dirks
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Maybe it's social media, maybe it's FOMO (fear of missing out - probably induced by what people are watching on social media!) but anxiety in Americans is high. What's interesting is that in a survey of young adults, we see that the fears are much more “common” than we might think: financial concerns, jobs, relationships, and parents. The research …
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We've all faced relational conflicts—whether as a toddler scrapping over toys, as a teenager feeling left out, or as an adult butting heads with coworkers and family members. Paul’s going to offer us guidance on how to respond, and it’s less about proving who is right, and more about doing what is right, which leads to greater happiness.…
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