Speaker: Michael Owens

Easter is just around the corner and we’re going to celebrate Jesus’ death and resurrection.  Nothing about this caught Him by surprise.  From the moment He came into the world, He was focused on going… read more

Often we judge actions by the sincerity with which they are done.  The problem is that you can be sincere about something, yet sincerely wrong.  Is it possible that your expressions of “faith” are intentional… read more

People are giving you counsel and direction regularly.  Sometimes, they are giving you guidance about the things that really matter—that have eternal consequence.  How do you know if you should listen to what they say,… read more

God calls people into a relationship with Him and establishes some “norms” that affect their behavior.  This way of living He’s called us to is best, however, living that way doesn’t make you “better” than… read more

We use the phrase “going through the motions” often.  When we’re doing that, whatever it is that we’re engaging in, we are just checking a box, having no passion or real interest, and doing something… read more

We all have, earn, use and spend money.  That’s not at question.  What is of concern is how do I use it?  More specifically, if I’m a follower of Christ, what impact has that decision… read more

We live in culture of “participation trophies,” which is to say that we regularly congratulate and celebrate the mere act of participating in something.  One of the greatest blessings God has blessed you with is… read more

Our daily lives are filled with words.  Some are spoken, others written, some are sung and with them we are communicating and receiving messages constantly.  If you’re a follower of Christ, God wants to have… read more

If something has meaning or is used meaningfully, we’re saying that it has consequence, value.  We can talk about having and living meaningful lives, but we live out those lives in a body.  The fact… read more