What cross are you bearing today? The story of Simon of Cyrene reveals how a forced detour became the defining moment of his life—and transformed his family forever.

"Why am I so depressed?" Psalm 42 asked this question 3,000 years ago. In this series finale of "Life is a Rodeo," we tackle depression and provide practical steps to finding hope again.

The gospel according to Ricky Bobby says, “If you ain’t first you’re last.” But that leaves you isolated, insecure, and exhausted. What if Jesus is inviting you to run a different kind of race where the last are first and endurance wins?

As members of a local church, it's easy to forget that we're part of a magnificent worldwide family who will spend eternity together. We have a lot to learn from the wisdom, witness, and worship of the global church.

Just as a marching band requires every member to follow the conductor and march in sync to create beautiful music, Christians must learn to "keep in step with the Spirit" rather than following their sinful nature. When we do, the Spirit produces beautiful fruit in our lives.

Galatians 4 reveals that God has adopted us and made us heirs. But what does it actually mean that the Spirit of His Son lives in our heart, prompting us to cry "Abba, Father"? Discover how this passage provides assurance and hope, even on our worst days.

Jesus and the Holy Spirit both act as divine advocates for us — Jesus before God the Father, and the Holy Spirit within our hearts. What does their advocacy mean in our lives?

God moves among his people. It’s clear throughout scripture and modern church history. So how do we prepare for a divine encounter? How should we respond when it happens?

When life gets hard, a gap grows between your present reality and your hopes and dreams. Sometimes your past looks better than your future. But God has a message of hope for the discouraged. He is near to the brokenhearted and promises a future more glorious than we can imagine!