Fasting and the Wilderness
by Stacy Long on January 19th, 2026
Finding Rest in the Wilderness: The Transformative Power of Spiritual DependencyAugustine once prayed, "You have made us for Yourself, and our heart is restless until it rests in You." These words capture a profound truth about the human condition—we are designed for divine connection, yet our hearts wander restlessly until they find their home in God.The challenge we face isn't merely about knowi...  Read More
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Fasting
by Stacy Long on January 19th, 2026
The Lost Discipline: Rediscovering the Power of FastingIn a world obsessed with instant gratification, we've lost something vital. Something that once defined the Christian faith for over 1,500 years. Something that every major figure in Scripture practiced. Something Jesus assumed His followers would do.We've lost the discipline of fasting.More Than Just TruthConsider this startling reality: 60% ...  Read More
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Breakthrough
by Chris Cashen on January 6th, 2026
Breaking Through: Living a Life of Radical FaithHave you ever read a Bible verse that seemed almost too good to be true? A promise so powerful that your mind immediately starts making excuses for why it couldn't possibly apply to your situation?In Mark 11:22-24, Jesus makes an astonishing declaration: "Have faith in God. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, be removed and ca...  Read More
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Advent Week Four: Love
by Casey Long on January 6th, 2026
Becoming What We Love: The Foundation of Our FaithThere's a profound truth woven throughout Scripture that we often overlook: we become what we love. Not merely what we think, but what we truly love in the depths of our hearts. This isn't just theological theory—it's the operating system of our spiritual lives.The Foundation: God Is LoveJohn 3:16 reminds us that God so loved the world that He gave...  Read More
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Advent Week Three: Joy
by Keith Justice on December 16th, 2025
The Secret to Unshakable Joy: Jesus, Others, YourselfThere's a simple acronym that many of us have encountered, perhaps on a coffee mug or a decorative sign: J-O-Y. It stands for Jesus, Others, Yourself. At first glance, it seems almost too simple, perhaps even trite. But beneath this three-letter word lies one of the most profound truths of the Christian faith—a truth that has the power to transf...  Read More
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Advent Week Two: Peace
by Stacy Long on December 8th, 2025
The Gift of Peace: Understanding God's Reconciling LoveThe second week of Advent brings us to a profound theme: peace. Not the fragile peace that depends on perfect circumstances, but something far deeper and more enduring. To understand this peace, we must journey into one of the most misunderstood passages in Scripture and discover what God was truly communicating about His character and His gif...  Read More
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Advent Week One: Hope
by Rob Brattin on December 1st, 2025
What Is AdventFinding Hope in the Season of WaitingAs December arrives and Christmas lights begin to twinkle in neighborhoods across the world, many Christians enter a sacred season of preparation called Advent. This four-week period before Christmas invites us into something far deeper than holiday shopping and party planning—it calls us to wait, to reflect, and to hope.The Three Comings of Chris...  Read More
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We Are Saved By Covenant
by Stacy Long on November 25th, 2025
Saved By Covenant: Understanding Our Union With GodThe ancient prophets delivered some of the most shocking words in Scripture when they confronted religious leaders who thought they had everything figured out. In Micah chapter 3, God speaks through His prophet with startling imagery—accusing leaders of "eating" His people, of building Jerusalem with blood, of accepting bribes and practicing divin...  Read More
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You Were Bought But Who Was Paid
by Stacy Long on November 3rd, 2025
# Rethinking the Cross: What If We've Misunderstood Redemption?For fifteen hundred years, the early church understood the cross one way. Then something shifted. A new interpretation emerged during the Reformation that has shaped how millions of Christians think about salvation, God's character, and their relationship with Him. But what if this newer interpretation—penal substitutionary atonement—h...  Read More
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The Walking Dead
by Stacy Long on November 3rd, 2025
The Walking Dead: From Death to LifeWe often think of "the walking dead" as fictional zombies in movies and TV shows. But spiritually speaking, many of us may be walking around in a state of death without even realizing it. This profound truth emerges when we examine some often-overlooked passages in the Old Testament about blood, sacrifice, and cleansing.In the ancient Israelite sacrificial syste...  Read More
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Clean Up Your Mess
by Stacy Long on October 16th, 2025
The Misunderstood Meaning of AtonementWhen we hear the word "atonement," what comes to mind? For many, it conjures images of sacrifice, payment for sins, or substitutionary death. But what if our understanding of atonement, particularly in the context of Old Testament sacrifices, has been largely misinterpreted?Let's embark on a journey to uncover the true essence of atonement in biblical context,...  Read More
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Discipleship is not an Option
by Stacy Long on October 16th, 2025
Rediscovering the True Gospel: A Call to DiscipleshipIn the midst of a spiritual reformation, revival, and renewal, it's time to take a hard look at the gospel we've been preaching and living. Are we truly following the teachings of Jesus, or have we watered down His message to fit our modern sensibilities?The body of Christ is in a state of flux. Catholics, Orthodox, and Protestants are re-examin...  Read More
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