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Understanding God's Fatherly Heart | Deep Dive Week 3
Something extraordinary happened between the Old and New Testaments - God revealed His father heart. Through Jesus, we discovered that the Almighty's essence had always been fundamentally fatherly. Every law, every consequence, every call to repentance was actually an invitation to come home. When earthly fathers fail, they're falling short of the heavenly standard, not defining it."
Corbin Riley
3 days ago3 min read
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God's Mobile Home: When the Divine Comes to Dwell Within | Deep Dive Week 2
The revolutionary promise of Pentecost: God doesn't just prepare a place for us in His house—He comes to make His home in us. Discover how ordinary spaces become sacred when believers gather in unity and love, carrying His presence wherever they go. This isn't just ancient history; it's your present reality as God's dwelling place today.
Corbin Riley
Jun 103 min read
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Practicing Biblical Patience: The Virtue of Patience
Growing up, I would hear "Remember, patience is a virtue." I was struck by Thomas à Kempis's insight into patience and suffering. He says the better you dispose yourself to suffer, the more wisely you act. True suffering must consider the virtue of patience and the One who will reward it. Scripture reveals patience as a reflection of God's nature. The Lord is patient with us, not wanting anyone to perish. Jesus modeled patience, waiting thirty years before ministry and enduri
Corbin Riley
Jun 63 min read
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Many Rooms One Foundation: Finding Your Place in God's House | Deep Dive Week 1
Jesus reveals revolutionary truth about God's house: there are many rooms one foundation for all believers. Unlike earthly homes with limited space, the Father's house operates on divine abundance. You're not a guest or tenant but a beloved child with permanent residence. Your room is ready, your inheritance secure, your place at the family table reserved forever in God's house.
Corbin Riley
Jun 33 min read
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Trust His Word: Your Battle Cry for Faith
Life throws curveballs that test our faith, but God's plan remains constant. When circumstances look impossible, we must trust His word over our feelings. Every biblical hero faced this choice – Abraham, Moses, David all trusted God's promises when nothing made sense. Our battle cry begins with personal trust in God's unchanging character and proven faithfulness throughout history.
Corbin Riley
May 272 min read
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Living Stones in Christ's Unshakeable Community | Deep Dive Week 4
As believers, we are not isolated individuals but "living stones" being built into Christ's spiritual house. When we truly understand what it means to be part of Christ's unshakeable community, we discover both our identity and purpose. Each of us has been deliberately shaped and positioned by the Master Builder—your unique gifts, experiences, and even struggles have a purpose in God's design. As we strengthen our connection to Christ, we naturally find ourselves aligning wit
Corbin Riley
May 203 min read
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Motherhood Biblical Sacrifice: Finding Christ's Heart in the Ultimate Story of Love | Deep Dive Week 3
Discover the profound power of motherhood biblical sacrifice through Solomon's wisdom. When two women fought over a child, the true mother's heart was revealed—she chose sacrifice over possession. This story illuminates Christ's love and the divine nature of maternal sacrifice. From Solomon's court to today, mothers demonstrate resurrection power through daily sacrifices that transform lives, reflecting God's heart.
Corbin Riley
May 132 min read
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Grace Wins - Daily Gratitude Practice
"I have always enjoyed receiving an unexpected gift. The anticipation as you unwrap it, wondering what's inside and what prompted the giver to choose it specifically for you. In our spiritual lives, God's grace works much the same way—it flows freely to us, but requires our grateful acknowledgment to continue its work in our hearts. Thomas à Kempis wisely observed: 'Man does evil in not returning everything gratefully to God. Thus, the gifts of Grace cannot flow in us when we
Corbin Riley
May 92 min read
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Building Spiritual Resilience Through Trials | Deep Dive Week 2
Facing storms? James 1:2-4 reveals how trials build spiritual resilience, transforming challenges into opportunities for spiritual growth. Learn three daily practices that create unshakeable faith: cultivating eternal vision, praying for wisdom, and practicing faithful stewardship. Discover God's purpose in your pain as He refines faith like gold.
Corbin Riley
May 62 min read
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Winning a Kingdom: Embracing Christ's Cross Daily
In Gladiator, Proximo advises Maximus: "Win the crowd, win your freedom." This worldly wisdom contrasts sharply with Christ's way. Thomas à Kempis writes, "Jesus has always many who love His heavenly kingdom, but few who bear His cross." How often do we embrace Jesus's blessings yet waver when hardship comes? Jesus doesn't call us to please crowds but to follow Him through suffering. By embracing Christ's cross daily, we win something far greater than approval—we win His King
Corbin Riley
May 23 min read
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Building an Unshakeable Faith Foundation | Deep Dive Week 1
In a world of increasing uncertainty, we all search for stability. Economic challenges, health issues, and cultural shifts can leave us feeling exposed and vulnerable. As Pastor Brad reminded us in his sermon, the critical question isn't whether storms will come, but what foundation we've built upon. The resurrection of Jesus provides that unshakeable foundation—validating His identity, demonstrating His power over death, guaranteeing our future, and transforming our present.
Corbin Riley
Apr 293 min read
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Honey from the Rock: Finding Spiritual Sweetness in Hardship
Moses whispered as he faced the barren rock. Suddenly, honey streamed from stone—sweetness from an impossible source. This powerful image reveals God's ability to transform barren places into blessings. Like Moses, we discover spiritual sweetness in hardship when we look beyond temporal things. Our difficulties push us to release our grip on things that don't last and reach for the eternal sweetness God offers. Where is your "rock," and what sweetness might God bring from it?
Corbin Riley
Apr 252 min read
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Resurrection Victory Over Death: Our Eternal Hope
Easter morning changed everything. When Jesus rose from the grave, He didn't just escape death temporarily—He conquered it completely. "I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades" (Revelation 1:18). These powerful words reveal the heart of Easter's triumph. Death no longer has the final say in our story. We are no longer living in a narrative that inevitably ends in death, but in one that culminates in r
Corbin Riley
Apr 223 min read
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The Stains That Remain: Good Friday Spiritual Cleansing
What if we secretly want to keep our stains? On Good Friday, we confront our reluctance to let Christ truly wash us white as snow.
Corbin Riley
Apr 183 min read
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Finding Triumph Through Apparent Defeat
What looks like defeat may be God's pathway to victory. Discover how Jesus redefined triumph and what it means for your struggles today.
Corbin Riley
Apr 153 min read
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Rust & Glory: Spiritual Refinement Process
God transforms us like a blacksmith forges metal—through fire and water into something glorious. Experience the spiritual refinement process this Lent.
Corbin Riley
Apr 113 min read
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Living as Kingdom Citizens: Embracing Our Heavenly Identity | Deep Dive Week 6
Discover how to embrace the tension of being Kingdom citizens in today's world. Not a problem to solve, but a mystery to inhabit.
Corbin Riley
Apr 83 min read
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How Secret Giving Transforms Hearts | Deep Dive 5
Jesus invites us to give in secret, not for applause but for transformation. Discover how hidden generosity changes everything.
Corbin Riley
Apr 12 min read
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Embracing Sacred Spiritual Hunger: Deep Dive Week 4 | A Lenten Journey of Fasting and Transformation
Discover how fasting transforms hunger into spiritual awakening. A Lenten journey of sacred emptiness and divine connection awaits you.
Corbin Riley
Mar 262 min read
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The Kingdom-Prayer Relationship: Entering God's Presence Through Simple Connection
Prayer isn't about fancy words but building a relationship with God. Discover the simple approach Jesus taught His disciples.
Corbin Riley
Mar 193 min read
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