God uses seasons of drought in our lives to teach us dependence on Him. Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 17:1-4 (NIV)   "Now Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, 'As the Lord, the God of Israel, lives, whom I serve, there will be neither dew nor rain in the next few years except at my word.' Then the word of the Lord came to Elijah: 'Leave here, turn eastward and hide in the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan. You will drink from the brook, and I have directed t

The remedy to a DISTRACTED LIFE is to take the NEXT RIGHT STEP with God. Scripture Reading:  Psalm 119:104-106 (NIV)   "I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every wrong path. Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws." In Psalm 119, the psalmist expresses the richness and depth of God's Word as a guiding force in life. Understanding God's precepts drives a disdain for

BIG IDEA: One of the enemy's top distractions is to convince us to build a DIY-god for ourselves. Scripture: Jude 1:3-4   “Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.” Jude calls believers to actively contend for the faith amidst false teachings and cultural pressure. The faith delivered to us is precious and worth defending

BIG IDEA: One of the enemy's top distractions is to convince us to build a DIY-god for ourselves. Scripture: Psalm 16:11   “You make known to me the path of life; in Your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” This verse from Psalm 16 is a beautiful reminder that true satisfaction and joy are found in God’s presence. The worldly pursuit of happiness often leaves us longing, but fullness of joy exists only in communion with our Creato

BIG IDEA: One of the enemy's top distractions is to convince us to build a DIY-god for ourselves. Scripture: Joshua 6:26   “Joshua laid an oath on them at that time, saying, ‘Cursed before the Lord be the man who rises up and rebuilds this city, Jericho.’” Joshua’s curse on Jericho serves as a stark reminder of God's power and the importance of obedience. Jericho was meant to remain a testament to God’s miraculous deliverance and faithfulness, yet its rebuilding symbolized a