When faced with difficult decisions and circumstances, God offers a supernatural resource of wisdom to guide us. This resource is available to those who ask in faith, without doubting, and are willing to surrender to God's will. Chip Ingram teaches from James chapter 1, emphasizing the importance of absolute surrender and faith in God's character, and how this can lead to great power and testimony in our lives. [... more]

When faced with crisis or chaos, it's easy to feel stuck and paralyzed. But according to Chip Ingram, God has a supernatural resource that can show us exactly what to do, when to do it, and how to take the next step. By asking God for wisdom and trusting in His character, we can find hope and endurance in the midst of difficult times. [... more]

Building resiliency in children is critical for their mental health and spiritual growth. Parents can teach their children to be resilient by modeling humility, being available to their needs, and encouraging them to develop a positive self-talk. By doing so, children can learn to overcome trauma, develop a strong sense of identity, and cultivate a deeper relationship with God. [... more]

Developing resilience in children is crucial for their character development, mental health, and future success. Parents can teach resilience by allowing their children to experience challenges, model healthy coping mechanisms, and provide guidance on problem-solving and emotional regulation. By doing so, children can develop a growth mindset, learn from their mistakes, and build a strong sense of hope and faith. [... more]

God's prescription for overcoming the pain of broken relationships involves talking to the Father, asking for inner strength to yield to His work, and grasping and experiencing His love in the midst of pain. Through prayer and a deeper understanding of God's love, individuals can find healing and spiritual growth, and learn to trust in Jesus Christ as their portion and strength. [... more]

When relationships fall apart, it can be devastating. Chip Ingram shares his personal experience of heartache and how he found hope and restoration through Jesus Christ. He explains that God's perspective is essential in overcoming the pain of broken relationships and that faith and trust in Jesus are key to spiritual growth and healing. [... more]

When experiencing unjust suffering, it's essential to remember that we are not victims, but rather children of God. Understanding God's sovereignty and plan for the world can help us reinterpret our world and find purpose in our suffering. By embracing our role in God's plan and trusting in His love and power, we can find endurance and experience intimacy with Him, ultimately glorifying His name and communing with His heart. [... more]

Chip Ingram shares a framework for understanding why bad things happen to good people, including suffering due to sin, spiritual attack, living in a fallen world, and doing good. He emphasizes the importance of perspective and biblical responses to suffering, using the example of Paul's imprisonment and his response to it. [... more]

Remembering our former condition, realizing the ground is level at the foot of the cross, letting the walls come down, and recognizing God's presence dwells where unity prevails are key principles for overcoming prejudice and living like Christians. [... more]

Prejudice can leave us with scars that may never fully heal, but God offers a supernatural solution through peace. By remembering where we came from and the great divide, we can appreciate the great solution. Christ's work destroyed the barrier between Jew and Gentile, making them one and abolishing the law with its commandments and regulations. This peace is a testimony of unity to the watching world and can help us overcome a warped self-image, rejection, shattered dreams, and a dysfunctional family. [... more]

No matter how far gone someone seems, their story's not done yet. God is actively pursuing them and there is hope. Parents and grandparents can build bridges to their children and grandchildren who have walked away from their faith by being a consistent, loving presence in their life, pursuing them, and praying desperately for their hearts to be opened to Jesus. [... more]

God can redeem a dysfunctional situation, breaking the cycle of destruction. Jesus' intervention made us alive, raised us up, and seated us with him in the heavenly places. Our restoration can only begin when we recognize the full extent of our need, and we must move beyond recovery by imparting what we now possess, using our struggles to help others. [... more]

Dysfunctional families can cause problems in our lives today, but it doesn't have to be that way. Chip Ingram shares his series, Unstuck, to help us understand the effects of family dysfunction and how to break the cycle of destruction. He explains that our original parents' sin led to our current state, but God's solution is to intervene and help us find a deep abiding saving relationship with Jesus Christ. [... more]

When shattered dreams shatter our lives, we can get stuck in a cycle of pain and disappointment. But the Bible teaches us that shattered dreams can actually lead to transformed lives, where we can take the pain of our shattered dreams and allow God to work in us to fulfill our deepest longings. By asking God to reveal himself to us, we can experience a deeper sense of hope and peace, and begin to see our lives through an eternal perspective. This is the message of Ephesians chapter 1, where the Apostle Paul teaches us that we have a hope that no shattered dream can break, because we have a hope in God's calling, an inheritance, and the power of the Holy Spirit living in us. [... more]

When life's expectations and universal longings are not met, shattered dreams can be a painful reality. However, God can use these experiences to be an agent of growth, meeting us in ways we never thought possible. By facing our shattered dreams, getting our expectations clear, and understanding universal longings, we can learn to overcome the pain and find a new sense of purpose and identity. [... more]

God's solution for rejection is found in Jesus Christ, who offers redemption, forgiveness, and a new identity. Through Jesus, individuals can overcome their past, find purpose, and discover their true value and worth. Jesus promises a positive future, security, and acceptance, helping people to break free from lies and live out their true identity in Him. [... more]

The pain of rejection is a universal human experience, but it doesn't have to define our futures. Chip Ingram explores how rejection shapes us and how we can find hope and restoration in Jesus, who was rejected by his own people but ultimately redeemed and forgave. By understanding our identity in Christ, we can overcome rejection and live a life of purpose and meaning. [... more]

God sees you as loved, cherished, and significant, not for what you do or own, but for being you. Understanding who God says you are can change your relationships and free you from trying to please others. [... more]

Developing a warped self-image can lead to insecurity, inferiority, and a performance orientation, causing people to seek external validation and status. Christians can overcome this by renewing their minds with God's Word and seeing themselves as God sees them, rather than through the distorted mirrors of the past. [... more]

Jesus breaks through cultural and social barriers to connect with a Samaritan woman, offering her eternal life and forgiveness, and demonstrating that grace, not condemnation, is what draws people to Him. [... more]