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When watching friends and families torn apart by differences in beliefs, or children dying from starvation or horrible diseases, or the effects of natural disasters, have you ever wondered where God was and why he appeared to be doing nothing? Today we take a brutally honest look at this issue. And if you aren't ready to have your beliefs challenged, or if you tend to become offended by significantly different religious beliefs, you may wish to skip this one.

You're probably familiar with the popular song "Lean On Me." Is it just a nice song? Or is there meaning in the lyrics that could make our lives better? And if we take that message to heart, could be better help those around us? Today we ponder these words of encouragement, as we consider the power of inviting others to "Lean On Me."

You probably know the words of a great hymn that say, "He knows if you've been bad or good, so be good for goodness' sake." Okay, so they're not from a hymn. But have you ever questioned why some of us do primarily things that are good, why others do more things that are harmful, and why we all have the tendency to do a bit of both? Today we take a look at one perspective on this issue, as we consider whether any of us do good For Goodness' Sake.

Most of us would say we love truth, perhaps more than just about anything. But how far would we go in our pursuit of believing as many true things and as few false things as possible? And how would we respond if that journey called into question some of the beliefs we might hold dear? Today we take an unapologetically-honest look at some of them, as we examine what it could mean to truly be a Lover of Truth.

You probably know the Bible story about the woman who was caught in adultery who was brought to Jesus to see if he would uphold the law. Did this really happen? Where was the man? And what can we learn from this today? Join us as we take a deeper look into the origins of the text and as we ponder the power and meaning of the words, Neither Do I Condemn You.

If your loved ones were in heaven with paper and pen, what might they write to you today? And if the memories of them in your head could somehow gain a voice to speak, what would they say? Today we consider this act of nostalgic imagination, as our creative remembrances write to us With Love from Heaven.

What can we learn from the story of Jonah and the Big Fish? Who wrote it? Did it actually happen, or is it a fable? And what can we glean from the Book of Jonah that we can apply to our lives today? Join us as we journey into the past, taking a closer look at Jonah and the Big Fish Tale.

What does it mean to be the hands and feet of Jesus? Does it mean we walk on water? Heal the sick? Raise the dead? Curse out-of-season fig trees? Or is there something more realistic we can put into practice that makes a positive difference in others' lives? Today we talk about this topic as we ponder what it means to be Jesus' Hands and Feet.

Today many of us celebrate Father's Day. We generally think of good things to say about fathers, and talk about how God is the perfect father. But we're fallible humans, and don't always play our roles well. Can we learn anything from bad fathers? Today we consider some rediculous examples of fatherhood, as we consider the nature of The Good Father.

You're probably familiar with the passage in 1st Peter that calls for believers to be ready to give a reason for the Christian hope. What does this mean? And how would one go about finding that reason? Today we take a brutally honest look at this topic, as we consider how we can be Ready to Give a Reason.

Within the New Testament writings, we find the story of the resurrection of Jesus. Today is the day of the year well known for being the day on which we celebrate Christ's legendary victory over death. Today we read from the book attributed to John, as we celebrate one of the most loved narratives of the Christian faith.

Have you ever felt lost? Out of place? Undesired and undesirable? Alone? How would God see you, and would he go out of his way to find you and bring you home? Today we talk about this topic, as we consider the heavely Lost and Found.

Do words have power? Do they control your life? Can you be completely free from their effects? What are inspired words? And how much of a difference can they make? Today we turn to the Scriptures and ponder the true nature of words.

Do you regularly experience times with Jesus? Do you seek them out or do they happen spontanously? Is there any benefit to this perceived interaction? Today we hear some personal experiences of the phenomenon we call Jesus Moments.

We've all heard of the Golden Rule, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." But what does this really mean? How does it look in practice? And what areas of our interactions with others should this cover? Today we take a brutally honest look at the true nature and far-reaching implications of The Golden Rule.

Do we ever try to mold Jesus into our own image? Or do we seek to let him mold us into his? How can we become more open to becoming like Jesus? Today we ponder this question, as we consider the nature of the challenge to surrender ourselves to The Mold.

How does God see us? How do others see us? How do we see God? How do we see others? What is the clear answer, and does it really matter? In today's message, we go on a journey to find the answers as we ponder the question, Can You See Me?

Is God good? Is he good to everyone? Has there ever been a time he has not been good? And what does his goodness tell us about claims made about his actions in the world today and throughout history? Today we take a closer look at these questions, as we accept the challenge to honestly view things we may have always believed to be true in light of the truth that God is Good.

How many seemingly negative things that happen to you are the devil's doings? When your household appliances and automobile all break down in the same week, did demons do it? When you or someone you know or love have a heart attack or stroke, is the devil to blame? Today we take a closer look at these questions, as we consider whether, indeed, It's the Devil's Fault.

The Scriptures mention being "perfected in love." Is this a process? Are we just somewhere between being unloving and being perfected in love? And is it possible to, in this life, find that loving perfection? Today we take a look at the words sent to us by God as we ponder the call to be Perfected in Love.