Building Authentic Community

Encouragement – an affirming pat on the back, a brief comment of appreciation, or even a simple smile – can spell the difference between a good day and a bad one. Chip explains how intentional encouragement is a powerful way to be a blessing in someone else’s life

What do you do when you get attacked for your faith? Chip gives four simple steps that you can use to bolster your confidence and build your courage when you are criticized for your faith.

What do you say to someone who has fallen away from their faith? Especially when you care deeply about them. Is there a way to sensitively deal with the situation without coming across as “holier than thou?” Chip gives you a few strategies to help you effectively talk to your friend or loved one.

Have you ever known someone with the ability to bring out the very best in others? Maybe a teacher or a manager at work? Would you like to know how to be that kind of person? Chip shares how, by following a few simple steps, you too can bring out the very best in people.

Are there things that should frighten us? According to scripture, there are. In this message, Chip shares what a few of those things are and why we should be concerned about them. But that’s not the end. Ultimately, fear has no place because we belong to the victorious King!

Christians we admire know how to live in joy. How do they do that? How do they let go of guilt and experience the freedom scripture tells us is ours? Chip explains how, by following a few life-changing steps, we can be on our way to that joy and freedom.

Why do we fight most with the people we love? Looking at the book of James, Chip uncovers the deep-seated causes of our quarrels and provides a roadmap for understanding the conflict in our lives.

Gossip, slander, rumors, lies, we’ve all felt the sting of wounding words – and truthfully, we’ve delivered a few ourselves. Chip explains how to begin controlling our words and how to respond when we are wounded by the words of others.

Is it possible that a “better” job could actually be a bad thing for you, your family, your relationships? Chip examines what the Bible has to say about jobs, relationships, and being upwardly mobile.

Money. Is it wrong to have lots of money? Or perhaps put another way, is it better or more spiritual to be poor? How does God really feel about money, wealth, and possessions? Chip explores what the Bible has to say about financial success, spending, and saving.

Change is inevitable and change can be a great thing. But there are times when making a change in your life, or work, or relationships will bring major consequences. Chip looks at how to know when it is right to move on.