After being sent to the Juvenile Detention Center in Hastings, Matt was introduced to the Juvenile Justice Ministry, where he came to have a relationship with Jesus. After his release, they continued to invest in him, finding him a mentor to help him grow in his new relationship with Jesus.

In this time when there is so little peace, Pastor Jeff Baker with New Life Church, helps us begin to prepare our hearts to celebrate the coming of the Prince of Peace.

Pastor Bryan Clark from Lincoln Berean gives us a different perspective on Christmas.

“As we celebrate God’s great generosity to us, Bill High encourages us to consider how to live generously in many practical areas of our lives. Bill High is co-author with Hobby Lobby founder David Green of “A Generous Life.”

After attending a middle school camp, Sean was convicted about his sin and gave his life to Jesus, beginning a process of growth in his life! Sean is now leading others to know Jesus and grow in their own spiritual journey.

With the help of City Impact’s Gifts of Love, Clarisse, a single mom, was able to provide Christmas with dignity for her three children! As her children began attending City Impact’s faith-based youth programming and learned about a personal relationship with Jesus, Clarice was inspired to explore a relationship with Him, as well.

Need some good news? Our God is big enough to oversee the whole world and loving enough to care about you. Be still and know that He is God.

As we reach the end of a contentious election season, we must continue to pray for our leaders and get back to the most important work there is: making disciples of Jesus Christ.

Nathan Joslin, Executive Director of the Columbus Living Water and Rescue Mission, shares how God is at work through their Jail Ministry, Overnight Guest and Discipleship programs to help participants develop a love for the Word of God and to learn about a personal relationship with Jesus.

Songwriter and singer Cade Thompson shares the heart behind his music. Cade is also the author of the devotional “Own It: 28 Days to Own Your Faith.”

Pastor Jeff Baker reminds us that God is in control! When it feels scary to surrender to Him, we can whisper a prayer thanking God that He is in control and asking His Spirit to give us a content and surrendered heart.      

After facing a tragic situation that led her to question the goodness of God, Esther attended a Child Evangelism Fellowship Event where she trusted her whole life to the Lord. Since then Esther has seen God prove himself good and faithful, and is helping expand the Gospel to reach inner city youth for Christ.

If we want our life to have an alignment with God, we must align our hearts first. Jesus isn’t saying we can’t have our own passions and desires. He is telling us there must be a proper alignment in our pursuit of the good things in our lives. If God is your first love, your…

We have to trust what Jesus says and not let our questions get in the way. There’s a lot we don’t know, but we know the One who knows all! No matter what comes through those doors, we will fully trust what Jesus says because He overcame the world.

Research coordinated by George Barna, professor at Arizona Christian University and Director of Research at their Cultural Research Center, shows that only 6% of Americans and 2% of Millennials have a Biblical world view. George shares insights for parents on how to guide our children to develop a Biblical world view.

George Barna, professor at Arizona Christian University and Director of Research at their Cultural Research Center, shares how he has used his love of numbers and research to serve the kingdom of God.

After fighting an addiction for 12 years and serving time in prison, Alena was broken and had nowhere to go. With help and support from Crossroads Mission Avenue, Alena was given the tools she needed to get back on her feet and she found a new hope in Jesus.

During this time of uncertainty when we may feel we are controlled by the chaos of this world, Pastor Gregg Madsen shares we can rest in the truth that we don’t have to carry that weight alone. Our heavenly Father who is in control of the world holds us all in the palm of His…

Pastor J.D. explores several myths that are common in our approach to politics, both outside and inside the church. Focusing instead on the truth that Jesus’ kingdom puts every other earthly kingdom into perspective can transform cynicism and despair into hope and urgency.

Pastor Bryan preaches about unity in the body of Christ. As political division and polarization increase, God calls our church to a different reality. The way forward is to remember that however divided we may be politically, in Christ, we are all on the same team.

Pastor Sean Dougherty shares his journey to answering God’s call to to ministry,  ultimately bringing him to First Baptist Church in Kearney, where God is at work impacting the community!

One consistent picture throughout the Bible is that God is ALWAYS in control! In the midst of trying times, we can rest in the truth that we can trust God in every circumstance!

What kind of feeler are you? Elizabeth Laing Thompson gives insights into 3 types of feelers and how we can honor God with our emotions as she shares insights from her book “All The Feels — Why Emotions are (Mostly) Awesome and How to Untangle Them When They’re Not.”

During these challenging times, we may feel we are falling short of who we would like to be. Cynci Petersen reminds us that while we may not be amazing, God is!! His love for us is greater than our wildest dreams, and that is something we can celebrate and let flow out of us to…

When Teo was removed from her abusive home in Uganda, she was left with nothing and had no hope. Vivian, a Ugandan partner with the Hope Venture, approached  them about a sponsorship for Teo and, after prayer, they said yes! Through that sponsorship, Teo is receiving an education – and learning the hope of Jesus!

As part of a church plant in Omaha, Chase and her husband asked God where they could be involved in that neighborhood, then followed Him step by step to invest their lives to serve refugees from Thailand, helping provide the tools and hope they need.