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- [13. Turn Mountains into Molehills](https://exchangedlife.com/13-turn-mountains-into-molehills/) - To purchase print or Kindle click here. Turning Mountains into Molehills Each person faces a twofold challenge in daily life. One is to keep ourselves from making big deals out of little problems. The second is that we learn how to positively manage big problems so they can be resolved. Problems should be resolved; they
- [12. I Can't Control My Thoughts - Sound Mind](https://exchangedlife.com/12-i-cant-control-my-thoughts-sound-mind/) - To purchase print or Kindle click here. I can’t control my thoughts! One of the most common concerns I hear are people who fear they have entertained a thought which makes them guilty of the ‘unpardonable sin’. We’ll talk about this scenario in a moment, but first, I want to look at why such things
- [11. Preparing to Face the Challenge - Sound Mind](https://exchangedlife.com/preparing-to-face-the-challenge/) - To purchase print or Kindle click here. The battle to control emotions isn’t won at the time of conflict, but right now. By conflict, I mean your internal struggle. External circumstances may be the catalyst, but the real conflict is first fought inside, and you either are overcome by or gain control over your emotions.
- [The Lord Sings Over You - Simple Faith Ch09](https://exchangedlife.com/the-lord-sings-over-you-simple-faith-ch09/) - Ch09 of Simple Faith Many believers struggle with how God views them, often fearing His anger when they fail to achieve perfection. They perceive an angry God based on their own feelings or religious beliefs. However, the Bible emphasizes that God’s primary desire is to rescue us, and pour His perfection into our lives. While
- [Dare to be Disciplined - Ch08 Simple Faith](https://exchangedlife.com/dare-to-be-disciplined-ch08-simple-faith/) - Ch08 of Simple Faith Discipline is a vital part of a successful life. Even so, discipline can become a form of legalism. This study seeks to find the balance between healthy discipline and making discipline into a new form of religious legalism.
- [Simple Faith Audio Book Ch07 - Clarifying the Covenants](https://exchangedlife.com/simple-faith-audio-book-ch07/) - Click here for the print book or kindle version. Clarifying the Covenants As you may know, the Bible is divided into the Old and New Testaments. The Old Testament is divided into 39 books, and the New Testament contains 27 books. Generally speaking, the books of the Bible are divided by author or time period.
- [Clarifying the Covenants](https://exchangedlife.com/clarifying-the-covenants/) - There are three covenants of God in the Bible. Understanding what these covenants are, and how they apply to our understanding of God's plan is vital. Jesus said that knowing the truth would set you free. This especially applies to understanding the purpose of the covenants. Don't let misguided teaching put you in bondage.
- [The Law was our Tutor](https://exchangedlife.com/the-law-was-our-tutor/) - How do we live out our faith without becoming rules-focused? Many believe that Christianity is Jesus plus the law, or Jesus helping us keep the law. The Bible teaches something greater. The law revealed our need for Christ, and once we are in faith (trusting in Jesus), we have fulfilled the law. Our righteousness is
- [Video - Simple Salvation](https://exchangedlife.com/video-simple-salvation/) - Why is Jesus the only way of salvation? This study is designed to explain why it was necessary for Christ to have come. Salvation is more than choosing a religion, but God's design is to take away the sinful nature and provide a new life with a new nature. Religion tries to decorate the corpse
- [Simple Faith Audio Book Ch06 - The Law Was Simply Our Tutor](https://exchangedlife.com/simple-faith-audio-book-ch06/) - Click here for the print book or kindle version. The Law – Simply a Tutor There was a man who dedicated himself to being blameless under the law. He sat under the most respected tutors, lawyers, and priests. The excitement and dedication he had drew the attention of his elders, and he excelled above his
- [Audio Simple Faith Book Study - 01-Introduction](https://exchangedlife.com/simple-faith-book-study-01-introduction/) - Introducing the Christian Journey Get ready to blow it. No matter how hard you try, there will be times when you’ll fall flat on your face. This book will challenge you with the call to live holy, but keep in mind – this is our goal. There will be times when you feel like you’re
- [Simple Faith Audio Book Ch02 - Simply Loved](https://exchangedlife.com/simple-faith-book-study-02-simple-love/) - Click here for the print book or kindle version. Simple Love For God so loved the world that he gave[1]…if God so loved us, we ought to love one another.[2] We have already looked at how Jesus explained that God’s commandments are fulfilled in love. It's not the other way around. Love fulfills the law,
- [Simple Faith Audio Book Ch 03 - About Faith](https://exchangedlife.com/audio-simple-faith-book-study-03-faith/) - Click the 3 dots on the player to download as MP3. Click here for the print book or kindle version. Faith The Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthian church and expressed his fear that they might be drifting away from the simplicity of their faith in Christ. The same threat faces you, your church, and
- [Simple Faith Audio Book Ch04 - Truth about Jesus](https://exchangedlife.com/audio-book-simple-faith-04-truth-about-jesus/) - Click here for the print book or kindle version. The Simple Truth about Jesus One day Jesus asked His disciples, “Who do men say that I am?” It’s a question that each of us must answer, and how we view Jesus is no small matter. In fact, the identity of Christ is the foundation of
- [Simple Faith Audio Book Ch05 - Simplicity of Salvation](https://exchangedlife.com/the-simplicity-of-salvation/) - Click here for the print book or kindle version. The Simplicity of Salvation It is often said that all roads lead to God and that we worship the same God by different methods. Is this true? The answer to this question is of vital importance, for each of us will stand before Him. Can we
- [Simple Faith Audio Book Ch08 - Dare to be Disciplined](https://exchangedlife.com/simple-faith-audio-book-ch08/) - Click here for the print book or kindle version. Dare to be Disciplined In 2005, a college player was taken in the first round of the NFL draft. This man had everything going for him – speed, talent, instincts. He had everything he needed to be an NFL star. He was so good at defense
- [Simple Faith - Audio Book Ch09 - The Lord Sings Over You](https://exchangedlife.com/simple-faith-audio-book-ch09/) - Click here for the print book or kindle version. The Lord Sings Over You This is a good time to change gears and evaluate our motivations. Do you view God as someone watching over you with tender care, or someone watching over to strike your backside when you step out of line? Most people struggle
- [Simple Faith Audio Book - Ch10 - Getting it right about Righteousness](https://exchangedlife.com/simple-faith-audio-book-ch10/) - Click here for the print book or kindle version. Let’s get it right about Righteousness This is a good time to talk about righteousness. People are often confused by terms like, imputed righteousness, infused righteousness, and other phrases that are meant to identify church beliefs, but often lead to confusion. A lot of this we
- [Simple Faith Audio Book - Ch11 - Simply Loved](https://exchangedlife.com/simple-faith-audio-book-ch11/) - Click here for the print book or kindle version. Simply Loved Before we look at works, it’s important to understand the love of God toward us. It’s vital to understand that works do not create God’s love and gaining favor is not the purpose of our works. What makes God love me? Nearly every person
- [Simple Faith Audio Book - Ch12 Understanding Works (Part1)](https://exchangedlife.com/simple-faith-audio-book-ch12-part1/) - Click here for the print book or kindle version. Works to Walk In Good works are an integral part of the Christian’s life, but we must approach works with the right heart. Overcoming laziness isn’t the only problem when it comes to works. We must also guard against wrong attitudes, over extending ourselves, and turning
- [Simple Faith Audio Book - Ch12 Understanding Works (Part2)](https://exchangedlife.com/simple-faith-audio-book-ch12-part2/) - Click here for the print book or kindle version. Works are prepared by God beforehand Now that we’ve looked at the importance of giving back to God what God has given, let’s also look at laboring in what God is doing. Whether we are looking at the concept of laboring or sacrificing, the principle is
- [Simple Faith Audio Book - Ch13 - Bible Interpretation](https://exchangedlife.com/simple-faith-audio-book-ch13/) - Click here for the print book or kindle version. Simple and Accurate Bible Interpretations It has been said that the Bible can be interpreted many ways by many people. The world is filled with cults, pseudo Christian groups, and various organizations. Each claims to have the truth and many claim to have discovered hidden truths
- [Simple Faith Audio Book - Ch14 - Battle of the Mind (Part 1)](https://exchangedlife.com/simple-faith-audio-book-ch14-part-1/) - Click here for the print book or kindle version. The Battle of the Mind The mind is the guardian of the heart. This is why we are commanded to renew our minds daily[1]. We are also instructed to do this by washing and renewing in the Word of God[2]. The Bible speaks much about renewing
- [Simple Faith Audio Book - Ch14 - Battle of the Mind (Part 2)](https://exchangedlife.com/simple-faith-audio-book-ch14-part-2/) - Click here for the print book or kindle version. Meditation teaches us how to trust the Lord. When we cease to meditate, our focus shifts from trusting in God’s leading hand and toward reacting to circumstances. Circumstances should not be the driving force in our lives. Sometimes difficult situations arise that push us into a
- [Simple Faith Audio Book - Ch15 - Walking in the Spirit](https://exchangedlife.com/simple-faith-audio-book-ch15/) - Click here for the print book or kindle version. Walking in the Spirit One passage in scripture lays the groundwork for the benefits of walking in the Spirit. Look at Galatians 5:16 I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. The average Christian takes an approach
- [Simple Faith Audio Book Ch16 - Spiritual Warefar (Part 1)](https://exchangedlife.com/simple-faith-audio-book-ch16-part-1/) - Click here for the print book or kindle version. Spiritual Warfare Few topics have more varying beliefs than that of spiritual warfare. Some deny the existence of any supernatural opponent, while others exalt Satan into a rival god. And you’ll find anything in between these two extremes. These variations are nothing new. Even in Jesus’
- [Simple Faith Audio Book - Ch16 Spiritual Warfare (Part 2)](https://exchangedlife.com/simple-faith-audio-book-ch16-part-2/) - Click here for the print book or kindle version. Our Spiritual Battle We are called warriors, but not against people. We battle against spiritual wickedness in high places. Many times the Bible uses soldiers as a word picture of the Christian striving to overcome in this life. Some misunderstand this to mean that Christians are
- [Simple Faith Audio Book Ch17 Power of Words](https://exchangedlife.com/simple-faith-audio-book-ch17-power-of-words/) - Click here for the print book or kindle version. Power of Words In most New Age and Eastern religions, there is an emphasis on the power of words. It has also been a part of pagan religions for thousands of years. However, as Christians, we must take care to discover truth from the scriptures rather
- [Simple Faith Audio Book - Ch18 Walk In Simple Faith](https://exchangedlife.com/simple-faith-audio-book-ch18-walk-in-simple-faith/) - Click here for the print book or kindle version. How we walk in simple faith. No book, tape series, or teaching can change your life. Any who claim their words have life-changing power are overstepping their role in teaching. An author or teacher can present the life-changing principles of the scripture, but readers and hearers
- [Ch01 Promise of a Sound Mind - Intro - Audio Book](https://exchangedlife.com/promise-of-a-sound-mind-ch01-intro-audio/) - To purchase print or Kindle click here. Introducing the Sound Mind Life is more than chasing after feelings. Our emotional health and feelings of happiness are by-products of a healthy lifestyle and attitude. A life built upon a dependence on any emotion is destined for frustration and heartache. This book is a tool which is
- [Ch02 - Promise of a Sound Mind - Audio](https://exchangedlife.com/ch02-promise-of-a-sound-mind-audio/) - To purchase print or Kindle click here. The Promise of a Sound Mind 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. A sound mind. Is there anything more important to us as individuals? Some would say health, but without
- [Ch03 - Promise of a Sound Mind - Preparing for War](https://exchangedlife.com/ch03-promise-of-a-sound-mind-preparing-for-war/) - To purchase print or Kindle click here. Preparing for War The Bible states, the flesh wars against our minds and attempts to bring us back into bondage. This means our flesh rises up and attempts to dominate our ways of thinking based on a physical standard. Life is more than getting what we want, experiencing
- [Ch04 - The Blessed Attitude - Promise of a Sound Mind - Audio](https://exchangedlife.com/ch04-the-blessed-attitude-promise-of-a-sound-mind-audio/) - To purchase print or Kindle click here. The Blessed Attitude Many things in life are outside of our control. Life throws us many curves. Hardships befall us. People in our lives may be difficult. There are so many opportunities for failure, but only few opportunities for success. The real question is, do our circumstances determine
- [Ch05 - Freedom to Rule - Sound Mind - Audio](https://exchangedlife.com/ch05-freedom-to-rule-sound-mind-audio/) - To purchase print or Kindle click here. Freedom to Rule We have been given the freedom to rule our emotions and bodies of flesh. One of the challenges of life is determining what is truly freedom and what is a trap of deception. Proverbs states, “Folly appears to be joy to the one who is
- [Ch06 - Forgiveness - Sound Mind Audio Book](https://exchangedlife.com/ch06-forgiveness-sound-mind-audio-book/) - To purchase print or Kindle click here. This topic will be the lengthiest section of this book, so I’m breaking it into two chapters. There is so much we need to understand about forgiveness that it is necessary to cover this topic more fully. All of God’s commands are intended for our good, but few
- [Ch07 - Is Unforgiveness Justified - Sound Mind Audio Book](https://exchangedlife.com/ch07-is-unforgiveness-justified-sound-mind-audio-book/) - To purchase print or Kindle click here. Is Unforgiveness ever Justified? When the topic of forgiveness comes up, people often ask, “What if the other person refuses to apologize? Do I still have to forgive them?” Sometimes people wrong us but are not sorry. The Bible says if someone asks for forgiveness we must forgive,
- [Ch08 Blessed Confidence - Promise of a Sound Mind Audio Book](https://exchangedlife.com/ch08-blessed-confidence-promise-of-a-sound-mind-audio-book/) - To purchase print or Kindle click here. A Blessed Confidence Stop trusting in man, who has but a breath in his nostrils. Of what account is he?Isaiah 2:22 NIV When Jesus began His ministry, He performed miracles that caused many to believe on Him. But the Bible says even though the people were praising Him,
- [Ch09 Cultivating a Thankful Heart - Promise of a Sound Mind Audio Book](https://exchangedlife.com/ch09-cultivating-a-thankful-heart-promise-of-a-sound-mind-audio-book/) - To purchase print or Kindle click here. Cultivating a Thankful Heart Isaiah 26:3 You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You. The above passage is at the heart of thanksgiving. The Bible instructs us to do all things without complaining and disputing.[1] The grumbler does
- [Ch10 Planting and Harvesting - Promise of a Sound Mind Audio Book](https://exchangedlife.com/ch10-planting-and-harvesting-promise-of-a-sound-mind-audio-book/) - To purchase print or Kindle click here. Planting and Harvesting We’ve touched on this topic briefly, but in this chapter we’ll dig deeper into how our daily decisions affect life as a whole. Today is the day to prepare for tomorrow’s harvest. Let’s learn how to grow into maturity by sowing the seeds of joy
- [04. Is Jesus God?](https://exchangedlife.com/04-is-jesus-god/) - Ch04 of Simple Faith Is Jesus God in the flesh? This study examines the multitude of scriptures in both the Old and New Testaments that explain that the Redeemer (Christ) is YHWH, the God of the Old Testament and God in the flesh in the New Testament.
- [03. Simple Faith Chapter 3 - Simple Faith](https://exchangedlife.com/03-simple-faith-chapter-3-simple-faith/) - Faith is not a force; it is Christ focus and how we receive every promise and the power of the Spirit.
- [02. Simple Faith - 2 Simply Loved](https://exchangedlife.com/02-simple-faith-2-simply-loved/) - The foundation of our faith is the love of God, but how does the Bible define love? This study seeks to answer these four questions: What is Bible's definition of love? What does 'God so loved' mean to you? Does God's love stop when we sin? How do I learn to love my enemies?
- [01. Simple Faith book study. Why faith is less complicated than you think!](https://exchangedlife.com/01-simple-faith-book-study-why-faith-is-less-complicated-than-you-think/) - This chapter reveals that true Christianity is not about achieving perfection or trying to appease an angry God . Instead, the Lord purposely uses flawed people to fulfill His plan . We'll discuss how human nature overcomplicates our understanding of faith. . Begin the journey of faith from the perspective of grace being the endless
- [9. Stop Trying to Fix Yourself - The Fruit of Grace](https://exchangedlife.com/9-stop-trying-to-fix-yourself-the-fruit-of-grace/) - Chapter 9. Final chapter in this study. This study looks at the covenant of grace and how it is not dependent upon you or I. The covenant is between God and Himself, and when we enter by faith, we become the beneficiary of the covenant. We are given a picture of this when God made
- [Does God Have Limited Authority?](https://exchangedlife.com/does-god-have-limited-authority/) - Understanding God's authority is essential in order for us to confidently live the life of faith. There are teachings that say that God has limited authority, or that He lost authority because God gave his authority to Adam, and it was lost when he sinned. We'll look at scriptures that help us to understand why
- [Modern Music Controversy](https://exchangedlife.com/modern-music-controversy/) - Often people who prefer traditional worship styles condemn contemporary worship as a compromise with the world. How should we approach worship? Does God prefer one style of music over another? Is a praise band merely a concert? Or does it have a place in biblical worship. This video hopes to offer some thoughts that may
- [What are the Nicolaitans and Why is God opposed to them?](https://exchangedlife.com/what-are-the-nicolaitans-and-why-is-god-opposed-to-them/) - In Revelation chapters 2 and 3, Jesus says that He hates the deeds and doctrine of the Nicolaitans. This study looks at who they are, and how this applies to the church today.
- [8. Stop Trying to Fix Yourself - Resurrected Life](https://exchangedlife.com/8-stop-trying-to-fix-yourself-resurrected-life/) - Chapter 8. This chapter looks at the promise if the power of a resurrected life. The Bible says that your old nature was buried with Christ, and you were raised as a new creation. Now all things are of God, and the Spirit who raised Christ from the dead dwells in you, and gives life
- [What Most Christians Miss About Grace](https://exchangedlife.com/what-most-christians-miss-about-grace/) - My interview on the Bruce Collins show. My portion starts at the 24:50 mark in the video.
- [No Longer Powerless - Audio Book Announcement](https://exchangedlife.com/no-longer-powerless-audio-book/) - This book is available as an Audible Audio book. However, you can also listen here for free. Keep in mind that these audio books are AI created, so the quality of the pronunciations may be off on a few places. Other than that, the listening quality is very good. Get a printed or ebook by
- [No Longer Powerless](https://exchangedlife.com/no-longer-powerless/) - Just released**** The greatest hindrance in most Christian's lives is trying to live out our faith through the flesh. Understanding what it means to walk in the Spirit is something every Christian should understand. The goal of this book is to equip believers with this foundational truth so each person can know how to live
- [Why People are Easily Offended](https://exchangedlife.com/why-people-are-easily-offended/) - In this current culture, everyone seems to be so easily offended. Even the ideas that were commonly held a couple of decades ago are considered highly offensive today. This is especially true when discussing morality and truth. We saw the extreme example last month with the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and the reactions of those
- [Blessed are the Persecuted](https://exchangedlife.com/blessed-are-the-persecuted/) - Matthew 5:10–12 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.11 “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake.12 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they
- [Blessed are the Peacemakers](https://exchangedlife.com/blessed-are-the-peacemakers/) - Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. I say this often, but since it relates to this passage, I feel the need to say this again. The word ‘sons’ in this passage relates to position and not to gender. This passage uses similar language as Romans 8:14, which says
- [Blessed are the Poor in Spirit - Sermon on the Mount](https://exchangedlife.com/blessed-are-the-poor-in-spirit/) - Matthew 5:3Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. In Jesus’ most famous sermon on the mount, He began with this conditional promise. I say conditional, but it’s not so much as what you do, but the condition of your heart. Throughout the Bible God states that he resists the
- [Comfort During Hardship - Sermon on the Mount](https://exchangedlife.com/gods-comfort-during-hardship/) - Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. Unfortunately, we live in a fallen world, and life dishes out its share of hardships and trials. Everyone will have to face problems, and sometimes those problems are tragic. It could be the loss of a job, sickness, loss of a loved one,
- [Blessed are the Meek - Sermon on the Mount](https://exchangedlife.com/blessed-are-the-meek-sermon-on-the-mount/) - Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth. To understand this verse, we must understand the word ‘meek’, which comes from the Greek word ‘praeis’, which means to have the power to exercise strength over someone, but choosing gentle humility instead. Jesus gave the perfect example of this through His own
- [Blessed are those who Hunger](https://exchangedlife.com/blessed-are-those-who-hunger/) - Matthew 5:6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled. Hunger is the opposite of apathy. The scriptures instruct us to awaken out of sleep so that Christ can give us light. Jesus also told a parable comparing those who were watching to those who were sleeping. The sleeping were
- [Blessed are the Merciful](https://exchangedlife.com/blessed-are-the-merciful/) - Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy. The word merciful comes from the Greek word eleemon, which means to show leniency, compassion, or forgiveness toward someone who has wronged you. As is often the case, God’s way is the opposite of human nature. When we are wronged, we want to retaliate.
- [Blessed are the Pure in Heart](https://exchangedlife.com/blessed-are-the-pure-in-heart/) - Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God. It is often said that God cannot look at sin. This isn’t true, for the Bible says that the Lord looks throughout the earth, beholding the good and the evil. The Bible also says that God examines the earth, looking for those
- [God Repays](https://exchangedlife.com/god-repays/) - We live in a fallen world among people with a fallen nature. The world isn’t fully at peace as God originally designed it. Because of the first man’s choice to choose sin, we live in a world with sin, and in this world are people who live selfishly – even to the point of oppressing
- [Fear of the Lord](https://exchangedlife.com/fear-of-the-lord/) - Proverbs 1:5–7 5 A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel,6 To understand a proverb and an enigma, The words of the wise and their riddles.7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction. The ‘fear of the
- [Who is worthy to take Communion?](https://exchangedlife.com/who-is-worthy-to-take-communion/) - The single greatest event in the church is the crucifixion of Jesus. While the resurrection gave us justification, the crucifixion removed the barriers that prevent us from fully experiencing the love of God. The church is very good at celebrating the resurrection, but Jesus commanded us to continuously proclaim His death. Many evangelicals neglect this
- [Today's Music Controversy](https://exchangedlife.com/todays-music-controversy/) - Few subjects are quite as touchy as music in the church. For example, someone recently made this statement online, “Today’s modern church has replaced the choir with a praise band, and worship has been replaced with a show. Instead of singing hymns, people now just sit and watch a performance. No longer do we focus
- [Walking by Faith not by Sight](https://exchangedlife.com/walking-by-faith-not-by-sight-2/) - 2 Corinthians 5:7 For we walk by faith, not by sight. In both the Old and New Testaments, there is a common theme – we are justified by faith, and we are called to walk by faith and not by sight. It’s an easy principle to understand, but difficult to live by. We naturally want
- [What Harm Can It Cause?](https://exchangedlife.com/what-harm-can-it-cause/) - I received a question on my study on generational curses that I’ve heard before, and feel should be addressed. My position, which is clearly biblical, is that Jesus became the curse for us; therefore, all curses of the old life were buried with Christ. This is clearly stated in Galatians 3:13-14 13 Christ has redeemed
- [Knowledge vs. Revelation](https://exchangedlife.com/knowledge-vs-revelation/) - Bible reading and Bible study is important, because if we don’t know what the Bible teaches, we can’t benefit from it. However, knowledge alone does not give us understanding. We all have the power to gather knowledge, but we are dependent upon God to reveal Himself to us through the word. Knowledge alone does not
- [Why Did God Give Israel the Land?](https://exchangedlife.com/why-did-god-give-israel-the-land/) - Deuteronomy 7: 16 "And you shall destroy all the peoples whom the LORD your God delivers over to you; your eye shall have no pity on them; nor shall you serve their gods, for that will be a snare to you. To some, this proclamation seems a bit harsh. Why would God order His people
- [The Weakness of the Law](https://exchangedlife.com/the-weakness-of-the-law/) - Romans 8 explains to us that the weakness of the law is our flesh. The purpose of the law is to show people that flawed human nature cannot measure up to the perfect demands of the law. Any who look to the law eventually find failure – not success. The law does not produce righteousness;
- [The Blessed Life](https://exchangedlife.com/the-blessed-life/) - In the Old Testament book of Numbers, we see a good illustration of the unstoppable power of grace. Remember, grace means the gift of God’s favor without doing anything to earn it. There are a few twists in the story we are about to review. The people stepped out of faith, experienced consequences, and then
- [A Listening Heart](https://exchangedlife.com/a-listening-heart/) - Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. When we are young in the faith, God knows we are incapable of walking by faith when difficulties hit. God works
- [Success Through Rest](https://exchangedlife.com/success-through-rest/) - Most of my early Christian life was spent trying to please God by what I did or didn’t do. Christianity was about keeping the rules, but this mindset falls so short of the life of faith we have been given. God isn’t measuring us based on who is the best rule-keeper. In fact, there was
- [Revelations to a Seeking Heart](https://exchangedlife.com/revelations-to-a-seeking-heart/) - It’s often said that knowledge is power. When it comes to living out our faith, those who live empowered lives are those who go from knowledge to understanding. The Bible says that knowledge alone puffs us up with pride, and scripture also teaches that God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. That
- [The Mercy Seat](https://exchangedlife.com/the-mercy-seat/) - Leviticus 16:2 The LORD said to Moses: “Tell Aaron your brother not to come at just any time into the Holy Place inside the veil, before the mercy seat which is on the ark, lest he die; for I will appear in the cloud above the mercy seat. In the Old Testament, there were several
- [Finding Rest When Life Doesn’t Make Sense](https://exchangedlife.com/finding-rest-when-life-doesnt-make-sense/) - Genesis 45:5 But now, do not therefore be grieved or angry with yourselves because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life. These words of Joseph are some of the most powerful words of faith in the Bible. Joseph was one of the twelve sons of Jacob. His brothers absolutely
- [Sin Can't be Revived](https://exchangedlife.com/sin-cant-be-revived/)
- [Look To the Power of the Cross ](https://exchangedlife.com/look-to-the-power-of-the-cross/) - One of the foundations of our walk of faith is this principle – that all power belongs to God. This includes the power to live a godly life. Let’s look at Romans 8:10-11 10 And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. 11
- [4. Stop Trying to Fix Yourself - Resting in Acceptance](https://exchangedlife.com/4-stop-trying-to-fix-yourself-resting-in-acceptance/)
- [5. Stop Trying to Fix Yourself - Flesh vs. Spirit](https://exchangedlife.com/5-stop-trying-to-fix-yourself-flesh-vs-spirit/)
- [Reverse the Curse](https://exchangedlife.com/reverse-the-curse/) - The New Testament goes into great detail explaining that the law’s main purpose was to teach mankind that it’s impossible to earn God’s favor through keeping the law. The law isn’t a merit system, but a condemnation system. Jewish culture was built upon this religious system, and the Apostle Peter declared that neither they, nor
- [7. Stop Trying to Fix Yourself - Crucified Life](https://exchangedlife.com/7-stop-trying-to-fix-yourself-crucified-life/)
- [6. Stop Trying to Fix Yourself - Overcoming Addictive Behavior](https://exchangedlife.com/6-stop-trying-to-fix-yourself-overcoming-addictive-behavior/)
- [Ocean Shores Washington Grace Conference](https://exchangedlife.com/ocean-shores-washington-grace-conference/) - Session 1 Introduction to Grace Session 2 Life in the SpiritQuestion and Answers Session 3 Body Soul and SpiritQuestion and AnswersSession 4 My Testimony For a deeper look into escaping addiction, see my book, Tempted No More Session 5 You are an overcomer.Questions and Answers
- [What About Sin – Lesson 13](https://exchangedlife.com/what-about-sin-lesson-13/) - Critics of the Gospel of Grace claim that it teaches people that it’s okay to sin. This study explains the truth about how the New Covenant addresses sin, and why grace is actually the only way to overcome sin. We don’t need rules, but growth. Instead of fighting temptation, spiritual maturity is how we begin
- [How We Mature in Christ – Lesson 14](https://exchangedlife.com/how-we-mature-in-christ-lesson-14/) - Spiritual maturity is not based on how much head knowledge you have, but on growing closer to Christ. The book of 2 Peter begins by revealing that everything is based on the promise that we have already been given all things that pertain to our life in this world, and our life of godliness. Maturity
- [Shadow Boxing – Lesson 15](https://exchangedlife.com/shadow-boxing-lesson-15/) - This study covers chapter 15 of Weakness is Your Greatest Strength. We are never told to fight against sin and darkness. Darkness is merely the absence of light. Sin is the absence of the power of righteousness – which is a gift from God. Instead of shadow boxing against sin, we are called to walk
- [Does God Demand Love – Lesson 16](https://exchangedlife.com/does-god-demand-love-lesson-16/) - This study covers chapter 16 of Weakness is Your Greatest Strength. Does God demand that people love Him? Why did Jesus tell the legalist that he must love God with 100% of his heart, mind, soul, and strength? This portion of study explains that this is a misunderstanding of scripture, and how love is God’s
- [Does God Demand Worship – Chapter 17](https://exchangedlife.com/test/) - Lesson 17 is the final video in this series. We are going to look at what the Bible teaches about worship. Many falsely believe that God demands worship, and if we don’t show Him enough adoration, God will be angry or disappointed. Worship is the natural response of our heart once we see the magnatude
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- [Hebrews Lesson 7 - Faith](https://exchangedlife.com/hebrews-lesson-7-faith/)
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- [Hebrews Lesson 9](https://exchangedlife.com/hebrews-lesson-9/)
- [Hebrews Lesson 10 - Be established by Grace](https://exchangedlife.com/hebrews-lesson-10-be-established-by-grace/)
- [The Truth about the Generational Curse](https://exchangedlife.com/the-truth-about-the-generational-curse/)
- [Which Bible Translations are Accurate](https://exchangedlife.com/which-bible-translations-are-accurate/)
- [1. Stop Trying to Fix Yourself - Best Advice I Never Received](https://exchangedlife.com/1-stop-trying-to-fix-yourself-best-advice-i-never-received/)
- [2. Stop Trying to Fix Yourself - You are an Overcomer](https://exchangedlife.com/2-stop-trying-to-fix-yourself-you-are-an-overcomer/)
- [3. Stop Trying to Fix Yourself - True Faith](https://exchangedlife.com/3-stop-trying-to-fix-yourself-true-faith/)
- [Our Weakness – God’s Power](https://exchangedlife.com/our-weakness-gods-power/) - Exodus 14:10 And when Pharaoh drew near, the children of Israel lifted their eyes, and behold, the Egyptians marched after them. So they were very afraid, and the children of Israel cried out to the LORD. This Exodus account gives us several powerful insights into the Christian life. Many of the events during the Exodus
- [Morning Manna - What is it?](https://exchangedlife.com/morning-manna-what-is-it/) - When God’s people escaped from Egypt, they entered the barren desert, where they were completely dependent upon God alone. They needed God to provide water, food, shelter, and protection. They had entered into a life that was God-focused. The world was a barren place, and food was scarce at best. Then God revealed His provision
- [Hebrews Study 4. Who is Melchizedek?](https://exchangedlife.com/hebrews-study-4-who-is-melchizedek/)
- [Creating Divisions](https://exchangedlife.com/creating-divisions/) - Listen on Audio Blog Post One of the warnings Jesus gave was that Satan’s primary goal is to steal, kill, and destroy. One of the main tools to destroy is to weaken people by creating division. Once a nation or group of people are divided, they lose the power to stand united. Look at Jesus’

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