August 10 PM
But Wait, There’s More!
We all know that famous line from every infomercial known to mankind, that sudden offer of bonus items that makes the original product seem irresistible. After hearing the pitch over and over, most of us have become skeptical of the reality behind the “deal.” Certainly the last place we’d expect to find that line is in the Bible…but it’s there!
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August 17 AM
The Cost of Greatness
Michael Phelps is being called the greatest athlete in the world. That may or may not be true, but he is great at what he does. And greatness has a cost. Whether it’s a great athlete, a great student, a great musician…or a great disciple. If we want to be great at following Jesus, there’s a cost. But there’s also an unimaginable reward!
August 17 PM
0 Return Rate
The national percentage of criminals returning to prison after release is 60%--that’s pretty big. But a woman named Catherine Rohr has started a program to reduce that number, and so far she’s got it down to less than 5%! What’s our return rate, as Christians? We’ve been released from our own prisons of sin, so what can we do to keep from getting “locked up” again?
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August 24 AM
No-Fear Discipleship
There are a lot of different types of fear out there—fear of insects, fear of heights. But a common one among all creatures is a fear of being disciplined. Whether it’s a brand new puppy or a grown man, we’d rather run away than be scolded or punished. And yet God says that discipline, especially by Him, is something we not only shouldn’t fear, but we should welcome.
August 24 PM
Fess Up
In Romans 7, Paul shares a common dilemma: I can’t seem to do the good things I want to do, and I too-often do the bad things I don’t want to do. Whether we’re new believers or maturing Christians, the merry-go-round of the sin cycle is a hard thing to break free from. We try will power, bargaining, learning more about the problem…but nothing seems to help. So what’s the key to breaking the cycle of sin in our lives?
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August 31 AM
How to Be a Disciple
Most Christians agree it’s important to “be a disciple,” but what exactly does that look like? Get some practical tips on growing your relationship with Christ.
August 31 PM
Pain and Gain
Everyone knows the idiom “no pain, no gain”—you can’t expect success without putting forth effort and sacrifice. That applies to many things, including spiritual growth. But is the inverse true? If we endure the pain, are we guaranteed the gain? Is it worth the suffering, or are we playing with chance?
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