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Whether you realize it or not, if you claim to be a Christian, you are a walking ambassador for Christ. This week, Charles Tapp asks if you had a letter of recommendation for your

Against All Hope

Chances are, you’ve had moments you've faced where it appeared the odds were so stacked against you that it caused you to lose all hope. This week, Charles Tapp explains how to f

Divorced By God

Maybe you’ve experienced times when it felt like there was a distance between you and God. But does that mean God has left you? This week, Charles Tapp offers understanding in th

Food For The Soul

How much attention do you give to the nourishment of your soul? This week, Charles Tapp continues his series on the Promise of Community and why it's important to fill your soul wi

Follow The Leader

Jesus set the example for how we are to reach and minister to those in our communities. This week, Charles Tapp shares the final part in his series on The Promise of Community by e

The Nutrition Of Nurture

God has designed us to do life together. And without proper nurture, a community of believers will fail. This week, Charles Tapp continues his series of messages on community with

Body Building

You don't win games by being a spectator. And the same goes when it comes to the body of believers. So when we come together as one body of believers, we can experience the communi

The Sacrifice Of Fools

Today, Charles Tapp challenges you to reflect in the way you approach God with your prayers and sacrifices. Do you come to him with humility or with demands? Listen in as he shares

The Weight Of Words

Do your words serve to build, strengthen and encourage others, or do they serve to tear down? This week, Charles Tapp gets to the heart of our words and why God expects better from

The Sacrifice Of Obedience

Obedience is a lot like a muscle that needs training, and can be a powerful way to demonstrate to God and the world your love and gratitude to Him. This week, Charles Tapp gets to

The Paradox Of Christianity

When Jesus says to be "in the world, but not of the world" what is he really trying to say? Charles Tapp unravels this paradox and explains what this means in the context of being

Out In The Cold

In these difficult days, the world needs to hear about the love of Jesus now more than ever. This week, Charles Tapp appeals to the Church—the followers of Christ—not to ignore

To Be Or Not To Be

Whether we like to admit it or not, we really aren’t very good at living our best lives. But, there is a source that offers you a better life and strength. This week, Charles Tap

The Sense Of Faith

Each of the 5 senses we were given is a beautiful gift…to see, hear, smell, taste, and touch. But if we were ever without any one of them, we could still survive. This week, Char

Great Expectations!

We all have expectations of one another. But what about when it comes to the expectations we have of God? And is it wrong for us to expect certain things of God? This week, Charles

The Standards Of Jesus, Part 6: Bumper Sticker Theology

What if everyone actually followed The Golden Rule? What would our world really look like? It's a little hard to imagine, but it's something Charles Tapp explores this week as he c

The Standards Of Jesus, Part 5: Daily Devotion

Many of us worry a great deal about the future. This week, Charles Tapp helps you discover a different approach and where to put your attention, as he continues with the fifth part

The Standards Of Jesus, Part 4: Actions Speak Louder Than Words

We tend to like an "eye for an eye" justice. But Jesus teaches something that revolutionizes the way we should handle conflict. This week, Charles Tapp continues this series on "Th

The Standards Of Jesus, Part 3: The Root Of Righteousness

Your outward appearance or behavior doesn't fool God. In fact, Jesus sees straight through it...and yet he still chooses to love you. This week, Charles Tapp continues with his ser

The Standards Of Jesus, Part 2: To Be Or Not To Be

Jesus shared eight qualities of what it means to be blessed in his famous "Sermon On the Mount." This week, Charles Tapp reveals what these qualities are and what they mean for tho

The Standards Of Jesus, Part 1: Reflections From The Sermon On The Mount

We've come to expect certain standards in order for our world to function. And the same is true in the way we conduct ourselves. What standards have you set for yourself? This week

If The Tomb Could Talk

There are some important truths that can be learned from the tomb in which Jesus was laid. This week, Charles Tapp reveals these lessons and why the tomb should hold an important p

The Misunderstood King

Jesus had one purpose and one mission when he came to this earth. But this purpose was misunderstood even by his most ardent followers then, and still even to this day. This week,

When All You Can Do Is Pray, Part 2: The Thrill Of Victory And The Agony Of Defeat

What is prayer to you? Do you feel tongue tied when you have to pray? Or is it something that's saved as a last resort when nothing else pans out? This week, Charles Tapp continues

When All You Can Do Is Pray, Part 1: When God Tries Your Patience

It's easy to become discouraged when it appears as though God hasn't responded to your cry for help. And this week, Charles Tapp helps you understand God's nature, and to see it as

Success Is Not An Accident

If you want to be successful at anything, you have to first plant the seeds do the work necessary to reap the reward. And it's the same in our Christian journey. Charles Tapp expla

The Heart Of Christianity, Part 3: No Excuses

God ultimately places the responsibility of whether we choose to believe or not in our hands. And today, Charles Tapp wraps up with the last part of this series "The Heart of Chris

The Heart Of Christianity, Part 2: A Word For Life

Today, Charles Tapp continues with the second part in his series "The Heart of Christianity" by helping you understand the importance of God's Word and why applying it to your life

The Heart Of Christianity, Part 1: The Heart Of The Matter

There are things that just can't function without that thing an engine, a power source, a heart. And there is something that is so central to the Christian experience that without

Keys To The Kingdom, Part 5: Dragnet

If you consider yourself a follower of Christ, you've been called to serve as a type of "net" to help bring others from all walks of life into God's Kingdom. This week, Charles Tap

Keys To The Kingdom, Part 4: Not In My Field

People are a lot like flowers and weeds. It can be hard to distinguish those who have good hearts from those who know how to put on a good appearance. And that's why Jesus used a p

Keys To The Kingdom, Part 3: No Root, No Fruit

There's an old story Jesus told about a farmer who spread seed, and the difference between the seed that landed on rocky surfaces and the ones that went into good soil. This week,

Keys To The Kingdom, Part 2: Buried Treasure

If your desire is to be a citizen of the Kingdom, then you must be willing to place the same value upon the Kingdom as God does. Charles Tapp explains what that means as he shares

Keys To The Kingdom: Small Beginnings

There's a mystery about God's Kingdom that we often miss. This week, Charles Tapp reveals what Jesus shared with his disciples when it comes to His kingdom, and what it means for u

Better, Stronger, Wiser

Sometimes the best way forward is to have a willingness to take an honest look at our past. This week, Charles Tapp explains what this means and how you can gain a better perspecti

The Lost Glory

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In the midst of the season with all the gifts, and lights, and music, is there something else we've missed along the way? Let's get back to Charles Tapp, as helps you discover the

Have You Seen The Light?

God doesn't want you living in darkness, and in fear. This week Charles Tapp explains you have the chance to step out of whatever darkness you may be walking in right now, and step

The Pursuit Of Peace

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Peace is something that appears to elude us at every turn, which can make you wonder if you’ll ever find it. Today, Charles Tapp helps you discover a peace that passes all unders

The Light At The End Of The Tunnel

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If we’re being honest, when it feels as though there’s darkness all around us, it can be extremely difficult to see even a glimmer of light on the horizon. Today, Charles Tapp

A Blessing In Disguise

Blessings can come in mysterious ways. But is it possible to ever consider something tragic a blessing? This week Charles Tapp helps you recognize the blessings God may be putting

The Gospel Of Giving

Giving isn't about what's in our hands, but what's in our hearts. This week, Charles Tapp reveals that the concept of giving is the very foundation on which God has built his kingd

We've Come This Far By Faith, Part 2: The Work Of Faith

In the book of James in the Bible, he points out that words don't mean much if we have the ability to do more. And this week, Charles Tapp continues his series "We Come This Far By

We've Come This Far By Faith, Part 1: A Walk Of Faith

It's not easy to be thankful when you're in the midst of trials. But as Charles Tapp explains today, living by faith is more about having hope for the future than fixing your curre

Christ First, Part 14: Come And See!