Without the (real) grace and love of God, it's impossible to live the Christian life. The counterfeits are worthless.

In this bonus segment, Nate sits down with counselor Ken Larkin to discuss some of the methods and tools he uses to study the Bible.

Lives that aren't built on God's Word will come crashing down. In our newest video series, we inspire and equip you to study God's Word.

We can be completely oblivious to our self-centeredness and pride until the Lord comes in and shows us how He sees us.

When Nabeel's religion crumbled under honest scrutiny, he was desperate for truth. What he found next utterly stunned him.

When it comes to things that lead us into sin, Jesus' stance is strong, uncompromising, even seemingly extreme.

In this bonus discussion from our latest podcast, Austin Kropf outlines the methods he uses to engage with God's Word in a meaningful way.

Self-pity is just another demonic scheme to keep people away from true repentance. We'll explain what self-pity is and how to repent of it.

The Bible describes self-control as a fruit of the Spirit. It is not a fruit of the flesh that we can produce by our own self-effort.

If sin has ever led you away captive, Isaiah 55 is for you. "Return to God!" it says, and find in Him a land of spiritual peace.

When we're in deep trouble because of our sin, Psalm 107 is there to offer us strong confidence that God will hear us if we cry out to Him.

For those who are being broken by God, Psalm 51 is like a blazing lighthouse, showing us how to return into the harbor of God’s redemption.

If you aren’t in the habit of reading Christian biographies, we hope that this episode will inspire you to start.

In Hosea, a stunning picture emerges. God's deep desire in our pain is not to destroy us, but to open a doorway into hope.

In this bonus discussion, Michael Wheaton expounds on the methods he uses to study the Bible.

The kind of self-control that can withstand times of temptation is a fruit of the Spirit that can only come from God.

How can we find the confidence to return to God after terrible sin? When we comprehend this glorious truth about God: He is FULL of mercy.

Lives that aren't built on God's Word will come crashing down. In our newest podcast series, we inspire and equip you to study God's Word.

Because of His humility, the Lord condescends to a people who have polluted themselves with sin and teaches them to walk in His humble ways.

When someone claims that they don't have anyone to help them in their distress, how often is that true? And what should they do if it is?

In "Stephen and Kelly's Story of Hope," we see that the light of Christ shines with incredible brightness in times of greatest darkness.

We must have a level of humility to approach the Lord, because He is a holy, magnificent and awesome being.

Any concept of grace that makes us more comfortable sinning is not biblical grace.

There are radical differences between what secular psychology and Biblical Christianity have to say about addiction.

It could not be more clear: To be a citizen of God’s kingdom requires us to break away from the spirit of Babylon.

The ultimate authority in our lives needs to be the Word of God and not the way we feel or think.

We are aware we must fight against the flesh and the Devil. But are we prepared to acknowledge that we must also fight against the world?

Whether you have a secular job or serve in ministry full-time, social media can breed a mentality which is anti-Christian.

In this weeks blog, join us for part one of our discussion on living by faith and not feelings.

Social media is just one more distraction the enemy uses to keep people from considering the more meaningful issues of life.

Even marriage cannot fill the empty void that only Christ can satisfy.

If Christians give worldly things a higher priority than God, there’s something seriously wrong with their life in Christ.

As you go through the Spiral of Degradation, you can come to a point where you celebrate sin and believe there is nothing wrong with it.

It's not possible for the fruit of the Spirit to come forth in a person’s life when they are given over to the frenzy of Babylon.

A man should be walking in victory and living a life under the control of the Holy Spirit before he enters into a marriage relationship.

There is something deeper and more important than nationalism: it is the kingdom of God.

If a person decides to pursue their sin, they will eventually come to a place where morality doesn't matter to them.

When ministering to someone in sexual sin, one must realize that sin has done a level of damage in that persons heart and in their life.

Registration is now open for our 2023 Conference! We hope to see you there. Click the link and watch the trailer now.

A church system won't save you. Only Jesus personally can save you, lead you, and guide you through life.

If a person loses their reverential and worshipful fear of God, it's easy for them to journey down the spiral of degradation.

When ministering to a man in sexual sin, a pastor should keep in mind that sin deeply corrupts even the most outwardly kind person.

The life of self-denial that Jesus called for from His followers is not what Americans want to hear about.

A marriage fueled by a desire for success, prosperity and sexual pleasure is a recipe for disaster.

When you look at someone's life, it's obvious that their decisions impact the people around them whether they want them to or not.

Maintaining a godly atmosphere in your home leads to a life full of blessings and genuine freedom.

When the focus of the church culture shifts from desiring God alone, we replace real passion for God with a vain substitute.

It may be painful to walk through the consequences of confessing sin, but this is a vital step on the road to freedom.

A broken marriage is a serious storm for any woman. Faith, hope, and love anchor our souls to the Lord while the tempest rages around us.

When the majority of professing Christians accept a half-hearted version of Christianity, it sends a powerful message: This is normal.

The deceitfulness of sin blinds one to the truth and to the reality of their spiritual condition.

Self-control does not come from self. It comes from the Lord. Apart from Him, you will not find the power to live a self-controlled life.

God's discipline is a manifestation of His love. It's not an indication of rejection, it's a sign of our acceptance.

An occasional failure doesn’t nullify the Lord's work in your life. True failure is when you quit moving forward in your walk with the Lord.

The tyrant of Self is a most relentless foe that does not die off easily.

Living by faith means that despite your circumstances or how you feel, you can choose by an act of your will to trust and obey the Lord.

Don't continue to allow your desires to take you in a direction that brings forth death. God wants to give you life!

If someone is practicing sexual immorality on a regular basis and thinks that they are doing okay, they are deceived.

You are either moving closer to God or further away from Him. There is no middle ground. You must keep on fighting.

People of the world are driven through life by their lust for sinful pleasures, but believers are called to live at a higher standard.

Instead of asking the question, "What's wrong with what I am doing?", we should ask the question, "Is this right and does it glorify God?"

Wisdom from God helps us to see the long-term consequences of our decisions.

One of the keys in coming out of the downward spiral of sin is to give thanks to the Lord for all that He has done.