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Enduring the Grind: How to Keep Perspective

enduring the grind

Pastor Igor* spent two years enduring the grind in the Gulag labor camps of Siberia. These camps were notorious for breaking down the minds and bodies of men and women deemed a threat to the Soviet government. How did he not only survive but thrive during these two years? He literally hid …

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June 29, 2016 By Phil Mershon

Why Can’t I Draw Close To God in Worship?

Do you struggle to draw close to God in worship? Does God feel distant or do you feel like you're just going through the motions? Stop. Take a minute to be thankful that you desire to grow in your faith. That is good news. Only the Spirit of God can create that desire in your heart. In this …

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June 22, 2016 By Phil Mershon

Releasing the Grip of Greed from our Giving

Releasing the Grip of Greed from our Giving

Have you ever felt like you can't afford to give? Do you wonder why giving is an important part of Christian worship? This simple answer is this: [clickToTweet tweet="Giving releases us from the grip of greed by keeping us grateful" quote="Giving releases us from the grip of greed by keeping us …

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June 15, 2016 By Phil Mershon

Living on the Edge of a Cliff: How to Worship When Life Gets Hard

edge of a cliff

Ever felt like you were living on the edge of a cliff? What do you do when you get a call from the doctor with the worst possible news? How do you respond when you get the proverbial pink slip? Where do you turn in the middle of long sleepless nights as you worry about the future and your place …

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June 8, 2016 By Phil Mershon

How to Overcome a Root of Bitterness in Worship

Is your worship more like honey or wormwood? When we allow a root of bitterness to grow in our hearts, our worship can become just as bitter as wormwood. Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-16 (NIV) Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the …

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June 1, 2016 By Phil Mershon

How to Cultivate Mountain-moving Faith

Are you known as a person full of faith? If Jesus watched your life, would he be impressed by your faith? Would it cause him to take notice and respond? In other words, do you have mountain-moving faith?   Scripture: Mark 2:5 (NIV) "Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralyzed man, “My child, …

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May 25, 2016 By Phil Mershon

Preparing for a Heart Earthquake

Have you ever been in an earthquake? Were you prepared or did it catch you off guard? How about a heart earthquake? You know what I'm talking about, one of those moments where your hidden faults are exposed and your life starts to crumble... Scripture: Psalm 19:12-13 (NIV) Who can discern …

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May 18, 2016 By Phil Mershon

Paralyzed by Fear: How to Keep Pressing On

Paralyzed by Fear

Have you ever been so afraid that you've literally been unable to think, talk or move? Did it feel like you were paralyzed by fear? What would move you to the point of immobility? Is it a fear of death, failure, man or even success? Scripture: Psalm 143:4-6 (NIV) I am losing all hope; I …

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May 11, 2016 By Phil Mershon

Trusting God with your Life Plan

Trusting God With Your Life Plan

Do you find yourself anxious wondering about the direction of your life? Will your life matter? Will you have made a difference? The Lord promises to work out your life plan. Scripture: Psalm 138:8 The Lord will work out his plans for my life— for your faithful love, O Lord, endures …

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May 4, 2016 By Phil Mershon

Prayers for Loose Lips: Controlling Our Mouths

Prayers for Loose Lips: Controlling Our Mouths

Have you ever said or written something you wish you could take back? Have you seen the crushing devastation that follows an ill-spoken word? The Bible cautions of the danger of loose lips, but it's like steering an ocean liner with a tiny paddle. Hear this prayer from Psalm 141: Scripture: …

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April 27, 2016 By Phil Mershon

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