A Very Large Plank

A man praying.

Corrupt regimes oppress their citizens, slave traders, pimps and global corporations. Outrageous. Maddening. Deeply sad. But what corruption lives on in our own hearts?

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Total Dependence on God

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Genuine relationship with God is more important than any of our leadership skills or theological training.

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Abiding in the Vine

Jesus warns us that no matter how much we have struggled, perspired, and inspired, we simply must remain in the vine. He is the true vine, the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6).

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Like a Palm Tree

God compares us with many things: salt, mustard, light. In Psalm 92, we are compared to palm trees. Why does He do this?

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Obedience: The Key to Our Success

Both obedience and disobedience to the Lord greatly affect our destiny and even that of our dependents and those we serve.

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Unity and Obedience

In Exodus 24, the Israelites may not have agreed on the details, but they chose to agree on one basic thing: obedience.

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Chosen Before We Were Born

God told Jeremiah, “I chose you before you were born.”

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Give Me Back My Church

The assumption that “more churches + more Christians = more impact” is not always true.

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Let’s Reconstruct our Nations

God is greater than any problem or challenge on the face of the earth. Nehemiah worshiped and praised God for who He is and brought an impossible situation to the God of possibilities.

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Resting in Jesus

Jesus knows how hard it is to keep up with the demands of your day. But He also knows the importance of rest.

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What Are You Holding Onto?

Have you ever asked yourself what inspires you? Those are the things we can hold onto for inspiration.

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Courage in the Storm

Sometimes, in the midst of any kind of storm in our lives, we start to wonder if there is any possibility we will come out alive.

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