Depression feels so overwhelming. Many times, there’s the feeling of having no hope. Here, we see the psalmist feel despair, his soul thirsting for the Lord. But then he talks to himself. Why am I so down? Even in this desperate situation, he is my Savior and my God. If only that was the silver bullet. However, depression can be like a yo-yo; wrestling match in the mind. One minute we know our hope is in God. The next moment, we are back to despairing. Keeping God’s Word in our mind, thinking about the hope we have, meditating on his promises, and the hope we have in him.

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Anxiety is prevalent in so many people today. Worrisome thoughts fill our minds and it leads to a bodily response. As Christians, God’s Word tells us again and again not to be anxious and not to worry. Why? Because we have a God who is in control. More than that, we get to call this God Father. Just like a loving father protects, provides, and loves his children, our Heavenly Father protects, provides, and loves us more than we could ever know.

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How do Christians participate in the transgender conversation? How does God want Christians to feel about the topic, and more importantly, the people? Too often, the topic of transgender makes us think about ideologies, progressive societal trends, and angry debates. But what about people? How can we help people who struggle with transgender feelings? How does the gospel apply to this issue? God’s Word will be our guide as we see how God gives us hope amidst the brokenness of our bodies and minds.

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We live in a country of extremes. How many of us have seen online posts that rip apart those with opposing political views? We tend to avoid politics in conversations because we know how fast such a topic can cause anger to flare quickly, even between Christians. But what would it look like if we loved across the aisle? What if our focus was less about proving our political points and more about proclaiming the Savior who faced the ultimate injustice so he could make us citizens of his kingdom? This week, we explore how God's grace is the answer in our culture of divisive partisanship.

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As we celebrate Baptism/Commitment Sunday, we rejoice that our true identity as children of God is a divine gift through baptism, not a self-made achievement. Baptism, empowered by God’s Word, welcomes us into God’s family and grants us a new, unshakeable identity beyond our achievements or status. Unlike our
culture that insists on earning worth through personal success, we find our true value at the cross of Jesus. Because God has given us such an identity, we are clothed with Jesus and we have the greatest reason to live.

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Who gets the final say in your life? That question is a matter of authority. In a culture where we are raised to live out our truth, the Bible calls us to the exact opposite. We conform ourselves to the truth of God’s Word. That’s what it means to call Jesus "Lord."

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Epiphany celebrates the revelation of Jesus as the Savior for all nations, shining light on the mystery and majesty of God’s grace. Just as the Queen of Sheba traveled far to witness Solomon’s wisdom, and the Magi journeyed to worship the newborn King, we come seeking answers and awe. In Jesus, someone far greater than Solomon, we find the ultimate wisdom and the radiant light of grace. Today, as we reflect on the magic of God’s love revealed to all people, we rediscover how this grace transforms our hearts, opens our hands, and renews our childlike wonder in the One who knows us fully and loves us completely.

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Christmas is all about hope—hope that stretches beyond the manger to
eternity. The baby born in Bethlehem came to do more than just change the world for a moment; He came to secure our future forever. No matter how uncertain life feels, we have the promise that Jesus will return, making all things new. The same Jesus who entered our world in humble beginnings will one day return in glory, wiping away every tear and bringing eternal joy. This is the true gift of Christmas—hope that lasts forever!

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