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The Children of Israel had to wander in the wilderness for years before entering the promised land. The lessons they learned in that time helped to equip them for their future promise. In our lives, their example helps us navigate the situations we face every day and it all comes down to following the cloud.

When the Children of Israel crossed the Jordan in the book of Joshua, they stacked stones as a testament to God's miracle working power. What has God already done for you? How has He miraculously intervened? Remembering His goodness in your past is the key to crossing over to your future.

Waiting... While not everyone's favorite pastime, it's an experience we all have. Even in our Christian walk we experience the 'wait.' We believe we've heard from God, but for some reason there's a period of waiting. The scriptures provide an example of exactly how to approach, and thrive, in seasons of waiting so that when the promise comes, we're ready.

In life we often go through the fire. We go through situations that are intense and stressful. In the Old Testament there's a story of three men who also, literally, went through fire. Their story of obedience in the face of intense consequences can teach us a valuable lesson on how we should operate when we face trials of our own.

The grace of God is a powerful force in the world. His grace provides freedom for everyone who would call on Jesus. Freedom is even available right now for those that find themselves caught in cycles of mental health issues, sin, or other struggles. Find the key to freedom in today's episode!

As we continue our series Encounters, we look at a powerful moment when Jesus was entering into His final moments before His crucifixion. There was an opportunity for Jesus to be freed by Pilate, but instead the crowd chose Barabbas. Jesus' encounter with Barabbas teaches the power of His grace and mercy.

One thing could change your perspective, your outcomes, and your life. That one thing is what Mary understood, and that her sister Martha didn't, when Jesus visited their home. This quick story in the Gospel's can teach us a lot about priorities, and what deserves our primary attention.

Finances, relationships, society, economy, government, etc. There are so many 'waves' in life that can cause fear and anxiety to rule in our hearts. Sometimes all we need is peace. If you need peace, you need this reminder of who Jesus is, and that even the wind and waves obey the sound of His voice.

When the moment comes to step from your current situation, into your God given dream, you can't hesitate. We find that true for the life of Elisha too. His story begins with his faithfulness, but then God interrupts his life when he encounters Elijah the Prophet.

As we continue our series exploring the Spirit-filled life, there is one thing you need in order to have an effective Christian walk. It's not having the most Spiritual gifts, or all the things you accomplish. This one aspect of our walk with Christ can make or break our Spirit-filled life. What is that one thing? Listen to find out.

The Holy Spirit sometimes moves in mysterious ways, as is the case for Ananias in the Bible. Out of nowhere the Lord speaks to a man named Ananias, telling him to go find and pray for a man known for killing Christians. The man he prayed over was none other than Paul right after his conversion on the road to Damascus. Ananias' obedience teaches us a lesson on how to impact the world around us.

In the story of Elisha the prophet, he comes across a poor widow who had only a flask of oil. From this story we learn a valuable principle of being a willing vessel, and how the oil of the Lord and overflow in our lives.

In a nation divided by social issues, and the Gospel being rejected or even misconstrued, how do we operate as Christians to help bring in revival and honor the Lord? Join Executive Pastor Chase Courtney as he shares principles from the story of a King of Israel who stood up for the things of God.