God's plan always involves people, and you are one of those people. God's plan includes you. Just think of it. God had you in mind when He put His plan together for the whole world. So where do you fit in that plan? When did this plan have its beginning? How much did this plan cost, and what is your part in it? Today we make that discovery by noting five vital truths.

Pastor Skip explains why God Himself is joyful and reminds you that Jesus intends His own joy to remain in you and shape how you live.

Pastor Skip shows you how Jesus taught that joy often grows in unexpected places—through humility, hardship, and wholehearted trust in God.

Pastor Skip contrasts the limitations of religion with the unmatched power of the gospel, explaining that religion is humanity reaching up to God, while the gospel is God reaching down to save us.

Pastor Skip shows how focusing on external religious behavior can blind you to what God values most.

Pastor Skip explains why Christians should not withdraw from public life, showing from history and Scripture that faith has always had a vital voice in shaping culture and government.

God's plan always involves people, and you are one of those people. God's plan includes you. Just think of it. God had you in mind when He put His plan together for the whole world. So where do you fit in that plan? When did this plan have its beginning? How much did this plan cost, and what is your part in it? Today we make that discovery by noting five vital truths.

Pastor Skip explains the real meaning of “separation of church and state,” and shows you that people of faith have always had a meaningful role in public life.