Thinking Out Loud

1 Thessalonians 5:18 teaches us to be  thankful in all circumstances.  Though this may seem impossible at times, it is a prescription for a better life.  When we learn to practice gratitude, we experience the life God desires for us. Hear the message here . Download the accompanying outline here . -->

We live in a non-stop world.  We are bombarded by deadlines, responsibilities, and distractions.  Finding time to stop is not easy, but it is necessary.  If we want to follow Jesus fully and live with a guarded heart, then we must slow down and find rest. Hear the message here . Download the accompanying outline here .

Ordinary people are far from perfect people.  We sin, and at times fail real hard.  Our enemy wants us to believe that it is over for us, but it is not.  Following Jesus involves growing through our failure so that we might live truly extraordinary lives. Hear the message here . Download the accompanying outline here .

Life is not always an easy journey.  Often time's it does not go according to plan.  It is in those moments of pain, hurt, and disappointment that we must trust Jesus.  It is in those moments that our faith is refined, made stronger, and more real. Hear the message here . Download the accompanying outline here .

We are designed for relationships. Relationships are one of God’s greatest gifts to us. They are also one of life’s greatest pressure points. It doesn’t have to be this way. As we learn to honor God’s great gift, we will experience far less stress. Hear the message here . Download the accompanying outline here .

We live in a broken world and we are a broken people. As a result pain is inevitable. We hurt people and people hurt us. Thankfully God has chosen to forgive us. Because of this, we must choose to forgive others. When we do, we experience Him and His purpose for our lives to the fullest. It begins with a choice. Hear the message here . Download the accompanying outline here .