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We rarely take the time to think about what we think about. But we need to do so; often. In Philippians 4:8,9 Paul provides guidance regarding the kind of thoughts to dwell upon. We do not live at the mercy of our thoughts. With a bit of discipline and a heavy dose of relying on the Holy Spirit we can take control of our thoughts and in doing so reset the trajectory of our lives.

The way you start your day matters. Specifically, the thoughts you begin with will shape the rest of your day. This message will include practical, Biblical teaching about living with intentionality and making every moment count.

The words we say reveal what is on our minds, but also continually shape them, impacting others and ourselves. This message will teach us to be careful with words and how saying those of God out loud can help transform our hearts and minds.

With 24 news cycles, endless social media platforms and a readily accessible smorgasbord of distractions, our minds are constantly being filled with nothing. Learning to take every thought captive retrains us to avoid filling our minds with an excess of nothing. An excess of nothing squeezes out what matters most in life, but more seriously squeezes out Who matters most in life.

Our minds are constantly being shaped and reshaped. Using Romans 12:1-2, we will learn how to experience life transformation by renewing our minds. By resigning to the leading of the Holy Spirit, our minds can be molded in a God-honoring way.

Ultimately, forgiveness is a gift that we give ourselves. Perhaps, though, the only way you can do that is if you receive the best gift of forgiveness there ever was.

Much like grief, there are stages to forgiveness. It’s a path and a process that can be painful. But eventually God can and will lead you to replace anger and resentment with forgiveness and grace.

Have you ever heard the phrase, “It’s too much to forgive”? When we are hurt deeply enough, forgiveness doesn’t even seem like an option. This week, we’ll be inspired by others’ forgiveness in the face of incredible injustices.

Following Jesus takes a lifetime. It’s essential that, if we want to make the maximum impact, we finish well. We do that by growing in resilience. There will be ups and downs in our journey, and we must be prepared for both the highs and the lows.

No matter how faithful we are to God, disaster sometimes seeks us out. How do we not just hang on to Christ, but lead others to do so as well? We should feel inspired to prepare for the storm, and when in the storm, comforted that we’re not alone.

We can’t change a generation alone. But instead of waiting for someone else to do something, we need to take the lead, asking others to join us in attacking the evil in our world and being absolutely dedicated to every detail of the Word of God.

The evil we’ve experienced in the past, when viewed through a God-lens, inspires us to do something to change it. Let the evil around us make us to want to take action, devoting ourselves to living out the Word of God.

Why hasn’t Jesus come back yet? Is He forgetful, busy, or just slow? No, God is patient, waiting for everyone to have opportunity to know Him. Therefore, as we await Jesus’ return, our mission is to do everything we can to help make that happen.

False teachers are eloquent, but deceptive and dangerous, especially in today’s digital world. As men of faith, we can serve our families well by taking the posture of watchmen, carefully evaluating what our children are exposed to.

It’s easy to settle for the temporary realities of life instead of leaning into the eternal. However, with Jesus’ return imminent, now is the time to stand firm on the truth, making every effort to respond to God’s promises by deepening in faith.