Prayer - Trust
God in the Fire
Have you ever gone through a season so incredibly difficult that words just felt... useless? Maybe you were sitting in a sterile hospital waiting room, or you just got some really devastating news. Your life is turned upside down. But then, that one true friend walks in. They don't try to fix it. They don't offer a three step plan. They just bring two cups of coffee, sit down on the couch next to you, and say, "I'm here." They didn't change your circumstance, but their presence changed absolutely everything. We are heading into week two of our Daniel 3…
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Even If He Doesn't
We are heading into week two of our Daniel 3 series. The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. King Nebuchadnezzar builds a massive, 90 foot tall gold statue and demands everyone bow to it when the music plays. We see Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego do not bow to the king. But that poses a challenge. They are completely out of options. They refused to bow to King Nebuchadnezzar's massive gold statue, and now they are standing in front of the most powerful man in the world. He looks at them and says in Daniel 3:15 18 , "Now when you…
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Jump — I’ve Got You
If you're a parent, maybe you’ve had this experience. Or maybe you remember from your own childhood. My sisters and I grew up around water. When I had my own kids, I wanted them to respect the water. I remember when my son was a young age bringing him to the pool. He stood on the ledge, toes curled over the side, not sure. So, I jumped in first. I stood right in front of him, held out my arms, and said, "Jump! I’ve got you!" And you know what? He didn't jump because he was an Olympic swimmer or…
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