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Pastor Skip explains why love needs both compassion and discernment to reflect the character of Christ well.

Pastor Skip reveals how God’s love gives you the capacity to love others with endurance and grace.

Faith is not neutral. It’s a powerful and dynamic force that changes behavior (if it is genuine faith). Unbelief is also a powerful force, and when believers try to live out their faith in an unbelieving environment, there are some predictable and unavoidable results. Let’s consider four truths from Peter’s pen that will be helpful when God’s holy people meet up with a hostile world.

Pastor Skip explains how Paul stayed faithful to God’s calling even when suffering and hardship stood in the way.

Pastor Skip shares what real prayer looks like and why prayer is as vital to your faith as breathing is to your body.

Pastor Skip looks at what the rise and fall of Jerusalem can teach us about the future of our nation.

Pastor Skip explains why caring for your soul, mind, and body is not selfish—it’s good stewardship before God.

Pastor Skip warns about the dangers of neglecting Scripture and why God’s truth is essential for spiritual health.

The old saying "You catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar" fits perfectly with Peter's letter. He's been telling Christians how to live in plain view of the unbelieving world. Now he goes into the church and tells us how to treat each other. It's his hope that an exhibition of real, Christian love will provide a base of satisfying fellowship for us and attract unbelievers. But how?

Pastor Skip explains how trusting and worshiping God brings strength, joy, and even healing into your life.

Pastor Skip shares why gratitude and thanksgiving are essential parts of true worship.

Pastor Skip explains how worship music reinforces biblical truth and helps carry God’s Word into your everyday life.

Pastor Skip reveals why worship is more than music or a church service—it’s meant to become your lifestyle.

Pastor Skip highlights the importance of serving others and why ministry has always been about people serving people.

The old saying "You catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar" fits perfectly with Peter's letter. He's been telling Christians how to live in plain view of the unbelieving world. Now he goes into the church and tells us how to treat each other. It's his hope that an exhibition of real, Christian love will provide a base of satisfying fellowship for us and attract unbelievers. But how?

Pastor Skip shares why some places carry deep spiritual significance—and what made Jerusalem the holy city.

Pastor Skip explains why church still matters—and why believers were never meant to follow Jesus alone.

Pastor Skip challenges you to move beyond lip service and put God back at the center of your life.

Pastor Skip explains why confession is one of the most important parts of a healthy relationship with God.

Pastor Skip unpacks five powerful elements of prayer that can deepen your relationship with God.

If life is to be rock solid, then family relationships—especially marriage—must be rock solid. No wonder Peter speaks to husbands after addressing wives. In his directive toward submission, he addresses citizens (and not government officials); he addresses servants (and not their masters). But when it comes to the home, he addresses both wives and husbands. Let's consider how a husband's love can make a woman feel firmly secure.

Pastor Skip shares why reading through the whole Bible brings spiritual balance and health to your life.

Pastor Skip explains why spiritual depth matters more than flashy distractions—and how God’s Word can transform a nation from the inside out.

Pastor Skip shares why you can trust God’s promises even when life feels uncertain—and how faith grows when you remember that God always keeps His word.

Pastor Skip shows you why God’s promises always have a purpose and a timeline—and how you can trust Him to bring them to completion.

Pastor Skip explains the difference between simply stopping and truly finishing—and how God completes His work with purpose in your life.

If life is to be rock solid, then family relationships—especially marriage—must be rock solid. No wonder Peter speaks to husbands after addressing wives. In his directive toward submission, he addresses citizens (and not government officials); he addresses servants (and not their masters). But when it comes to the home, he addresses both wives and husbands. Let's consider how a husband's love can make a woman feel firmly secure.

Pastor Skip reminds you that God finishes what He starts—and why you can trust Him to complete His work in your life.

Pastor Skip challenges you to stand firm in your calling—and not give in to fear, pressure, or compromise.

Pastor Skip reveals how distraction can derail your spiritual growth—and why staying focused is essential to finishing well.

Pastor Skip defines what it really means to fear the Lord—and how a healthy reverence for God leads to a deeper relationship with Him.

Pastor Skip explains why complaining makes problems worse—and how choosing a different response can transform your mindset.

The most attractive people in the world are those who display depth of character and pleasant personalities. Solomon insisted that “[outward] beauty is passing” (Proverbs 31:30). As Peter speaks to a common issue in the early church (Christian wives married to unbelieving husbands), he also gives us three marks of a tenderhearted woman: in her actions, attitudes, and admiration.

Pastor Skip shares how serving others with love opens the door to real impact—and helps your city experience God’s goodness.

Pastor Skip explains why building something meaningful for God requires both commitment and courage—and how to stay strong in the fight.

Pastor Skip shows you the right response to spiritual attack—and why talking to God is far more powerful than focusing on the enemy.

Pastor Skip prepares you for opposition when you step out to serve God—and why resistance can actually be a sign you’re making an impact.

Pastor Skip explains how your everyday work can be an act of worship—and how living with integrity brings glory to God.

The most attractive people in the world are those who display depth of character and pleasant personalities. Solomon insisted that “[outward] beauty is passing” (Proverbs 31:30). As Peter speaks to a common issue in the early church (Christian wives married to unbelieving husbands), he also gives us three marks of a tenderhearted woman: in her actions, attitudes, and admiration.

Pastor Skip shows you how God brings order into your life—and how following Him leads to stability instead of chaos.

Pastor Skip shares what true leadership looks like—and why God’s work is never meant to be done alone.

Pastor Skip challenges you to face problems head on—and explains why lasting change requires the willingness to go the distance.

Pastor Skip shows you why God’s promises still stand—even after failure—and how He continues to work out His plan in your life.

Pastor Skip explains why waiting on God is never wasted time—and how His timing is always perfect.

Whom do you remind people of? At work or in society at large, is it evident that you are a Christ-follower? Jesus is always our supreme example for how to live a godly life in an ungodly world. Peter told us that we should submit to government as well as to management, and now he tells us why we should—because Jesus did and He's the one we follow.

Pastor Skip reveals how knowing God’s Word gives you confidence in prayer—and helps you trust that God always keeps His promises.

Pastor Skip begins a new series and shows you how loving your city starts with asking the right questions—and seeing opportunities to make a difference for God’s glory.

Pastor Skip explains the full picture of your salvation—past, present, and future—and how that truth gives you lasting hope.

Pastor Skip shows you how to stand strong in spiritual warfare by putting on the armor God has given you to withstand the enemy.

Pastor Skip shares how following Christ brings both deep peace and real spiritual battle—and why both can exist in your life at the same time.