Living daily with the end in view is the key to motivation, while making a personal commitment to grow is the key to overcoming inertia. Cultivating stimulating relationships, choosing to become progressive risk-takers, leveraging life's hardships, and making time for solitude and silence are also essential for spiritual growth. By following these principles, individuals can break free from stagnation and experience breakthrough in their lives. [... more]

Living daily with the end in view is key to motivation, and making a personal commitment is crucial for overcoming inertia. Valuing process over event leads to progress, and cultivating stimulating relationships inspires growth. Daily discipline and habits shape us over time, and getting the end in view helps us stay motivated and focused on becoming more like Christ. [... more]

Understanding the difference between cyclical and secular trends in the market can help investors make wiser long-term decisions with their portfolios. Mark Biller explains how these trends impact the bond market and why it's essential to diversify beyond a simple stock-bond portfolio. He discusses how to build a resilient portfolio that can withstand both short-term and long-term market cycles, and how to navigate the challenges of a potential secular bear market in bonds. [... more]

Consecration is a radical separation from a secular worldview to a godly purpose and mindset, while transformation is a deliberate determination to think biblically and act accordingly. True transformation begins when we stop conforming to this age's standards and instead renew our minds through Scripture, becoming an authentic Christian. [... more]

The importance of Christian growth and spiritual fruitfulness is emphasized through the parable of the barren fig tree, highlighting God's expectation for His people to produce fruit in all seasons, and the consequences of failing to do so. [... more]

Dr. Tony Evans explores the book of Hebrews, revealing Jesus Christ as the central theme and the key to avoiding spiritual stagnation and defeat. He discusses the importance of perseverance in faith, the warnings in the book, and the significance of Jesus as the revelation of God, the heir of God, and the sustaining force of God. [... more]

Jerry Boyer, a resident economist, shares insights from the book of Genesis, highlighting the economic implications of the creation story and how it relates to our work and financial decisions. He explains how God's creation and work ethic can guide us in our daily lives and how we should approach our relationship with the earth, emphasizing the importance of development and stewardship. [... more]

The concept of discipleship is often misunderstood, with many Christians focusing on church attendance and programs rather than living out their faith in obedience to God. Jesus intended for his followers to be reproducing his life in the lives of others, but this has been lost in many modern churches. A true disciple is one who has accepted Jesus as Savior and Lord, and is available for the Holy Spirit to reproduce the life of Christ through them in the lives of others. [... more]

Every great marriage faces common challenges, including busyness, temptation, kids, and stagnation. To overcome these obstacles, couples must prioritize their relationship, communicate effectively, and work together to serve others in the name of Christ. [... more]

A marriage can change for the better when couples prioritize commitment, communication, and caring. By focusing on these key elements, they can break out of stagnation and build a stronger, Christ-centered relationship. With God's power and perspective, couples can learn to love and forgive each other, even in difficult times. [... more]

Believers are positionally sanctified and holy before God, but experiential sanctification requires the believer's self-determined separation unto God through the Holy Spirit, making them more authentic and like Christ. This process is often resisted in modern churches, leading to spiritual stagnation, but it is essential for a deeper relationship with Christ and the release of the Holy Spirit's power. [... more]