Traders Point Christian Church (Audio)

The phrase ‘new normal’ is a way to describe a rhythm, way of life, or habit that initially is different, until it becomes common. When we become followers of Jesus, we experience a new normal. Our purpose becomes to know Him and make Him known. Our perspective shifts, and we see circumstances and people through His lens. And we become new people who have been changed by Him. A new normal with Jesus is a life that reflects the fact that we’ve been with Him.Kyle Riley • Our Next Guest • 2 Corinthians 5:11-17, Acts 4:13

We all have potholes in our life stories, and if they go unaddressed, they quickly become sinkholes that create collateral damage. We must get after the thing beneath the thing and get emotionally honest about why we do the things we do. God is relentless in His pursuit of our wholeness. This is His grace – His deep longing to make us whole, holy, and spiritually healthy.

Steve Carter • Our Next Guest • Esther 3

We are all being influenced and discipled all the time. The question is, who is leading us? Jesus describes Himself as the Gate and the Shepherd, and He offers us a rich and satisfying life through Himself. When Jesus leads us, He changes how we see, and He reminds us that everyone has unsurpassable worth and is a person He died for. He leads us from love so that we can love others. We transform the world not by conquering it, but by loving it as we listen to His voice and follow Him.

Anne Wilson • Our Next Guest • John 10

Over time, our love for Jesus can wither. We have to be committed to love when things are going well and also when they aren’t. Just like Jesus did for the church at Ephesus, He celebrates us for doing well, He corrects us for drifting in our love, and He restores us and helps us to get it right. Wherever we’ve struggled, we can retrace our steps, repent, and rekindle our first love for Him.

Brandon Watts • Our Next Guest • Revelation 2:1-5