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Why does God allow suffering? There’s no easy answer. But even in the hardest moments of life, God is at work, using our suffering to shape us, draw us closer to himself, and prepare us for something far more glorious than we can see today.

Does science contradict the Bible? What if science and faith aren’t enemies at all, but two different ways of pursuing truth? Discover why the world God created and the Word God gave us point to the same Creator.

Discovering God’s will for your life is less like a treasure hunt and more like choosing daily obedience and surrender. Want to know his desires for you? Look to his Word. Read it, follow it, and you’ll find yourself living right in the middle of his will.

Baptism is a picture of death and resurrection. Just as Jesus was buried and raised to new life, we symbolically leave our old life behind and are raised to a new, fuller, better, and eternal life in him. Today, we celebrate that new life and the One who makes it possible.

No matter how far you've wandered and no matter how much of your life you’ve squandered, the road home is always open. And at the end of it stands a Father with arms wide open, running to meet you with grace. When you come home, heaven doesn't hesitate — it celebrates.

There is no better place to be than on the narrow road, following Jesus as you carry your cross behind him. As he leads the way, you'll discover what it truly means to live like him, love like him, and walk in his footsteps.

Too often, our nerves keep us from sharing Jesus when the opportunity is right in front of us. Let’s courageously seize those moments so the people around us come to know him. Do what you can, while you can to tell the world about Jesus!

When Saul became Paul on a dirt road headed toward Damascus, everything changed. Today his story gives hope to all of us: no past is too dark, no failure too great, and no person beyond the reach of God's grace. The same God who transformed Saul's life is still transforming lives today. Will you allow him to transform yours?

The Good Samaritan isn't just a story about being a better neighbor. It's a reminder that we all fall short of God's standard of love. Because of that, we can’t possibly rescue ourselves — but Jesus can and does.

Every road we choose is taking us somewhere. The paths we follow with our time, relationships, priorities, habits, and faith are quietly shaping who we become and where our lives are headed. Explore how Jesus’ teaching on the narrow and wide roads helps us look beyond what feels easy, normal, or right in the moment — and ask a better question: Where does this road lead? The narrow road may cost more, but it leads us closer to Jesus and into the life we were made for.

What if you’ve surrendered every part of your life to God … except your finances? In a culture that encourages spending more, it’s become the norm to live in a constant state of financial overwhelm. But God’s design leads somewhere different. True financial freedom begins when we learn to live within the wisdom, peace, and provision found inside the fences of God's favor.

Money is comfort’s favorite disguise and competes for our hearts like few other things can. Explore how a life centered on generosity frees us from the grip of greed, deepens our trust in God, and leads to wholehearted living.

Comfort pulls us toward convenience and teaches us to avoid anything difficult or costly. But Jesus calls us to leave behind the shallow life comfort craves for one that requires sacrifice — and leads to lasting fulfillment.

In a world that celebrates speed and efficiency, patience can feel like a weakness. But God’s timing is never rushed and never wrong. Even when it’s hard to understand, his plans are always flawless. Lean in and discover how God grows you in the waiting.

Jesus calls his followers to a kind of forgiveness that stretches far beyond what we would ever demand of ourselves. It’s not easy, and it’s rarely instant, but it is the path to freedom, healing, and restored relationships. Forgiveness may be a lifelong journey, but it’s the one that leads us closer to the heart of God.