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Why Are You Afraid? What Jesus' Question Reveals About Your Deepest Fears
Jim Preisig Jim Preisig

Why Are You Afraid? What Jesus' Question Reveals About Your Deepest Fears

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the "storms" in your life—whether they are health crises, financial struggles, or personal uncertainty? When Jesus asked his disciples, "Why are you afraid?", he wasn't shaming them; he was pointing to a deeper truth about the presence of God. Discover how to identify the "storm within the storm," understand why your greatest fears reveal your areas of least trust, and learn how to shift your focus from the raging waves to the One who is in the boat with you. Find out how to exchange your anxiety for a peace that truly surpasses all understanding.

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Who Do You Say Jesus Is? The Question That Changes Everything
Olivia Garino Olivia Garino

Who Do You Say Jesus Is? The Question That Changes Everything

Have you ever stopped to wonder if the "Jesus" you worship is the real one, or simply a version you’ve created to fit your life? We often project our own politics, values, and desires onto Him, but misidentifying Jesus isn't just a minor mistake - it impacts your salvation and your true identity. Explore why Jesus’s most famous question, "Who do you say I am?", remains the most important inquiry of your life and how answering it correctly shifts everything from your purpose to your eternity.

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     Faith That Overflows: Why Your Faith Is More Than Sunday   What do international soccer fans think when they visit America for the first time? Apparently, they can't get enough of Buc-ee's, Taco Bell, Waffle House, and Ranch dressing.
Ryan Schreckenghaust Ryan Schreckenghaust

Is your faith confined to a Sunday morning service, or is it shaping your life every day of the week? Discover how to move your spiritual journey from the "porch" of curiosity to the "kitchen" of active service. Learn how the early church model of devotion, community, and radical generosity can help you stop just "attending" church and start living a faith that transforms your neighborhood and the world.

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No Shortcuts to Growth: How Daily Devotion Transforms Your Faith
Ryan Schreckenghaust Ryan Schreckenghaust

No Shortcuts to Growth: How Daily Devotion Transforms Your Faith

Becoming like Jesus isn't an overnight transformation—it’s a lifelong process built on daily habits. If you’ve ever wondered how to move your faith beyond a Sunday morning commitment, the early church in the book of Acts provides the perfect roadmap. Discover the four essential practices that lead to true spiritual formation and learn how small, consistent steps of devotion can reshape your character, your relationships, and your entire perspective on life.

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From Curiosity to Belonging: How Searching Souls Find Their Way to Jesus
Ryan Schreckenghaust Ryan Schreckenghaust

From Curiosity to Belonging: How Searching Souls Find Their Way to Jesus

What if the most important aspect of your faith happens outside the church walls? Discover how the ancient story of Paul in Athens reveals that living out your faith in the "public square" of everyday life is the key to lasting impact. Learn how to move your faith from the neighborhood to the kitchen table and why one intentional conversation can change everything for those around you.

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How One Conversation Can Change Everything
Ryan Schreckenghaust Ryan Schreckenghaust

How One Conversation Can Change Everything

What if the most important aspect of your faith happens outside the church walls? Discover how the ancient story of Paul in Athens reveals that living out your faith in the "public square" of everyday life is the key to lasting impact. Learn how to move your faith from the neighborhood to the kitchen table and why one intentional conversation can change everything for those around you.

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Blessed When It Hurts: Why Opposition Might Be a Sign You’re on the Right Path
Daniel Brown Daniel Brown

Blessed When It Hurts: Why Opposition Might Be a Sign You’re on the Right Path

Does it ever feel like the world is pushing back just because you're trying to do the right thing? We often assume that a "good life" should be free from struggle, but Jesus offers a radical, counterintuitive promise: resistance for the sake of righteousness is actually a sign that you’re living according to His Way. In this final installment of The Good Life, explore the reality of persecution in the Christian life and discover how to trade "worldly" security for a joy that transcends even the hardest circumstances. Learn how to reframe your struggles, fix your eyes on an eternal reward, and find comfort in the fact that you aren't walking this road alone.

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Blessed Are the Peacemakers: Why Following Jesus Means More Than Keeping the Peace
Ryan Schreckenghaust Ryan Schreckenghaust

Blessed Are the Peacemakers: Why Following Jesus Means More Than Keeping the Peace

In a world defined by division and "cancel culture," the biblical call to be a peacemaker is often misunderstood as mere passivity or avoiding conflict. But Jesus offers a radical alternative: a life of active reconciliation. Moving beyond the "bumper sticker" version of peace, discover the true meaning of the Greek term makarios and how embracing shalom—a state of total well-being—can transform your soul. Learn the three essential steps to moving from a "peace receiver" to an ambassador of Christ, and see how you can represent Jesus’s reconciling work in your home, workplace, and neighborhood in 2026.

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Are You Chasing the Wrong Things? What Jesus Says About Seeing God Clearly
Ryan Schreckenghaust Ryan Schreckenghaust

Are You Chasing the Wrong Things? What Jesus Says About Seeing God Clearly

Ever feel like your spiritual vision is a bit... foggy? Just like the "Mandela Effect" makes us confidently misremember pop culture details, our busy, distracted lives can make us misremember the heart of God. In this look at Matthew 5:8, discover why "purity of heart" isn't about being a flawless person, but about having an undivided heart in a world competing for your attention. Learn how to clear the lens of your soul from bitterness, pride, and busyness so you can stop chasing things that "sting" and finally start seeing God’s presence.

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The Better Way: Why Mercy Is the Secret to the Good Life
Ryan Schreckenghaust Ryan Schreckenghaust

The Better Way: Why Mercy Is the Secret to the Good Life

Are you tired of keeping a mental scorecard of every missed birthday, forgotten favor, and loaded dishwasher? While the world tells us to demand justice and "cancel" those who fail us, Harvard’s Global Flourishing Study suggests that the keys to a good life—health, stability, and character—require something much deeper. Discover why Matthew 5:7 calls mercy the ultimate path to fulfillment. Drawing from the dramatic standoff between David and Abigail, learn how to stop weaponizing offenses and start practicing a "better way" that leads to inner wholeness and restored relationships.

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You Are What You Crave: What Your Deepest Desires Reveal About You
Jim Preisig Jim Preisig

You Are What You Crave: What Your Deepest Desires Reveal About You

Ever feel like you’re chasing success, money, or status but still coming up empty? Most of us are starving for something more than what the world’s menu offers. In this exploration of Matthew 5:6, discover why Jesus says the secret to a "full" soul is to hunger and thirst for righteousness. Learn how to trade the "empty calories" of temporary achievements for a deep, soul-level satisfaction that brings true joy and moves you toward a life of purpose. It’s time to stop settling for "just a little more" and find the kind of fullness that actually sticks.

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Meekness Isn't Weakness: The Surprising Secret to the Good Life
Ryan Schreckenghaust Ryan Schreckenghaust

Meekness Isn't Weakness: The Surprising Secret to the Good Life

In a culture that rewards the loudest voice and the most aggressive stance, the word "meek" often sounds like an invitation to be a doormat. But what if true power isn't about dominance, but about strength under control? Drawing from the imagery of an ancient Roman warhorse and the radical promise of Matthew 5:5, discover why meekness is actually the ultimate display of self-mastery.

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Why Feeling Bad About Your Sin Is Actually Good News
Olivia Garino Olivia Garino

Why Feeling Bad About Your Sin Is Actually Good News

We usually think of "the good life" as a life without grief, but Jesus flips the script in the Beatitudes. If you’ve been carrying the weight of a past mistake or a recurring struggle, your discomfort might actually be a sign of spiritual mourning—the gateway to true comfort. By looking at the life of King David and the raw honesty of Psalm 51, discover how to move past the numbing cycle of worldly sorrow and experience a repentance that leads to genuine joy.

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The Good Life Starts with Admitting You Don't Have It All Together
Ryan Schreckenghaust Ryan Schreckenghaust

The Good Life Starts with Admitting You Don't Have It All Together

We’ve been told that success is defined by status, wealth, and the illusion of "having it all together," yet the gap between our pursuits and our happiness has never been wider. Jesus offers a radically different path in the Beatitudes: true fulfillment starts with being "poor in spirit." Discover the profound meaning of makarios—a satisfaction that transcends your circumstances—and learn how shifting from self-reliance to spiritual dependence can bring you peace in the midst of chaos.

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Living Backward: How Easter Changes Everything About Today
Ryan Schreckenghaust Ryan Schreckenghaust

Living Backward: How Easter Changes Everything About Today

Stop chasing a finish line that leaves you exhausted and empty. What if the secret to a fulfilled life is "living backward"? By starting with the ending—the historical reality that hope wins and Jesus is alive—you can transform your daily grind into a journey of purpose. Explore the compelling evidence for the resurrection, supported by over 7 independent sources and secular historians like Josephus and Tacitus, and discover how Jesus meets you exactly where you are—whether you're hurting, doubting, or just wandering. Click to see how the most unexpected event in history can reshape your story today.

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More Than Better: Why Palm Sunday Wasn't What Anyone Expected
Ryan Schreckenghaust Ryan Schreckenghaust

More Than Better: Why Palm Sunday Wasn't What Anyone Expected

Have you ever ordered something online only to be shocked by what was actually inside the box? Palm Sunday was history’s ultimate "expectation vs. reality" moment. While the crowds in Jerusalem were looking for a political hero to make their lives better, Jesus arrived on a donkey to make their lives new. Discover why we often settle for small improvements in our circumstances when God is offering a total transformation of our souls. This Holy Week, learn to move beyond the search for a "better" life and embrace the "new life" found only in Jesus.

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How Your Thoughts Are Shaping Your Life
Ryan Schreckenghaust Ryan Schreckenghaust

How Your Thoughts Are Shaping Your Life

No one talks to you more than you do—but is the voice in your head telling the truth? From interpreted comments to rehearsed arguments, your internal dialogue is quietly narrating your reality and shaping your world. Discover the biblical "Path to Peace" from Philippians 4 and learn how to break the cycle of "stinkin' thinkin'" by intentionally fixing your mind on what is true, honorable, and lovely. It’s time to stop the negative hijack and start living with the mental clarity and hope that only a faith-grounded mindset can provide in 2026.

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How to deal with Anxiety as a Christian
Olivia Garino Olivia Garino

How to deal with Anxiety as a Christian

Do you ever feel like life is just "a lot" to handle? You aren't alone—with over 40 million Americans reporting daily anxiety, the search for true peace has never been more urgent. While the world offers temporary symptom management, Jesus paved a lasting path from a "divided mind" to a guarded heart during His night in Gethsemane. Discover three practical, biblical steps to move past overwhelming worry and find the "peace that exceeds understanding".

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I’m Lonely. Where is God?
Ryan Schreckenghaust Ryan Schreckenghaust

I’m Lonely. Where is God?

In an age of constant digital connection, the "loneliness epidemic" is more prevalent than ever. But your deepest moments of isolation are exactly where Jesus shows up most powerfully. By exploring the story of the widow at Nain in Luke 7, we discover that Jesus doesn't just pity our pain—He feels it with a "gut-level" compassion. Learn how the biblical practice of lament can help you process grief and anxiety, proving that even when you feel forgotten by the world, you are seen and known by God.

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Faith & Politics: Living as Christians in a Polarized World
Ryan Schreckenghaust Ryan Schreckenghaust

Faith & Politics: Living as Christians in a Polarized World

Tired of walking through a political minefield every time you check the news? In a world of echo chambers and extreme polarization, living out your faith can feel like an impossible balancing act. Discover how to reorder your allegiance to Jesus, move beyond "us vs. them" narratives, and lead with a love that transcends partisan lines. Whether you're struggling with family divisions or seeking a God-honoring way to engage in activism, learn how the "upside-down" way of Jesus offers a revolutionary path to peace and understanding in 2026.

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