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We Are The Church | Week 8 | The Cost of Witness | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma The Gospel ADVANCED because people not only LIVED for Jesus, but also DIED for Jesus. Acts 6:8-15 (CSB) Acts 7:54-8:8 (CSB) The message of Jesus will always have OPPOSITION SACRIFICE becomes SEEDS for SALVATION Hebrews 13:3 (CSB) PAIN and PRESSURE don't mean that God is ABSENT Acts 1:8 (CSB) The WITNESS of the CHURCH moves the MISSION of Jesus

Kimberly Meredith is a world-renowned celebrity psychic, medical intuitive, medium, healer, keynote speaker with AAE Speakers, global influencer, leading spiritual teacher, successful life coach, and an acclaimed bestselling author at Penguin Random House. Her bestselling book, Awakening to the Fifth Dimension: Discovering the Soul's Path to Healing, has changed countless lives. Blessed with a unique array of extraordinary healing and psychic abilities, Kimberly has helped thousands of people from around the world improve from all manner of significant illnesses and emotional conditions through the Holy Spirit. She also connects with those who have crossed over to bring messages to the living. Kimberly is often compared to Edgar Cayce, the father of holistic medicine, himself a medical medium, and the most documented psychic of the 20th Century. Kimberly received her miraculous gifts of healing and mediumship from the Holy Spirit following two Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), from which she returned with a mission to bring healing to the world. She channels messages through her eyes' blinking codes as a tool of communication from God. Kimberly's healing abilities have been tested by the famed IONS, Institute of Noetic Sciences, the research organization founded by astronaut Edgar Mitchell, as well as by many other scientific organizations. Her abilities have exceeded those of other medical mediums tested, revealed through her healing mediumship and code-blinking eyes. Her abilities have also been validated by the PSYtek Subtle Energy Laboratory and Dr. Norm Shealy, neurosurgeon, founder of the Shealy Sorin Wellness Institute, and a leading founder of holistic medicine. Kimberly's bestselling book, Awakening to the Fifth Dimension: Discovering the Soul's Path to Healing, is published by Macmillan, St. Martin's Press, and Hay House UK, with a personally narrated audiobook edition published by Penguin Random House, also on Kindle, with a foreword by neurosurgeon C. Norman Shealy, MD, PhD. Kimberly hosts The Medical Intuitive Miracle Show, a #1 syndicated hit show broadcasting worldwide on Mind Body Spirit FM, BBS Radio TV, iHeartRadio, Spotify, and all major podcasting platforms. Kimberly is also a frequent guest on numerous nationally syndicated radio shows and podcasts, including several popular recurring appearances on Coast to Coast AM with George Noory, the number-one rated overnight radio show. She's also been a guest on KATU ABC TV – Portland, Oregon; Wake Up With Marci – WLNY CBS TV; The Donna Drake Show – Syndicated; Carlos & Lisa Show – BEONDTV; GAIA TV; The Aware Show; Melissa Billie Clark Show, New Realities with Alan Steinfeld, Front & Center with Jacquie Jordan, Deborah Zara Kobylt Live, and the Fox 11 adoption program Wednesday's Child. She has appeared at Red Carpet events for the Oscars, Daytime Emmy Awards, and Golden Globes. Kimberly has been a keynote speaker at the Los Angeles Conscious Life Expo, the New Living Expo, and the New Life Expo and at venues such as the Omega Institute, New York's OPEN Center, The Life Center of Connecticut, and the RA MA Institute. She is a recurring speaker at Jack Canfield seminars and Heaven and Earth Oasis, a non-profit organization serving the Veterans Administration. Kimberly has been prominently featured on the covers of and within numerous major publications, including Harper's Bazaar Vietnam, Éclair Magazine, Women Fitness, Preferred Health Magazine, MUPO Entertainment Magazine, Awareness Magazine, The Life Connection Magazine, Thrive Global, LA Yoga Magazine, The New York Daily News, The Edge Magazine, The Eden Magazine, and Medium. A healer like no other, Kimberly Meredith bridges the gap between God and science. ---- SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: @Meredith.Kimberly Facebook Public Figure Page: @kimberlymeredith11 TikTok: @kimberlymeredith11 X/Twitter: @HealingTrilogy YouTube: Kimberly Meredith Channels the Holy Spirit Threads: @Meredith.Kimberly IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0580606/ Podcast: The Medical Intuitive Miracle Show (#1 rated radio show, on air since 2018, widely syndicated, MindBodySpirit.fm, BBS Radio TV, iHeartRadio, Spotify, and many more)  Upcoming Appearances: Kimberly's Full Event Schedule: https://www.thehealingtrilogy.com/events-2/ Press & Bookings Only: Kimberly Meredith Press & Media Inquiries Turk Entertainment Public Relations for Press and Bookings 358 South Cochran, Suite 103 Los Angeles, CA 90036 info@turkentertainmentpr.com 323-934-2727  AAE Speakers 1-866-310-0817     

We Are The Church | Week 7 | The Church Unstoppable | Pastor Karina Torres | Life Center Tacoma Acts 6:1-7 (CSB) The Church is UNSTOPPABLE because GOD IS UNSTOPPABLE Romans 8:38-39 (CSB) The Church was unstoppable BECAUSE IT DID NOT LOSE SIGHT of its MISSION The Church was unstoppable because it LEARNED TO ADAPT without LOSING ITS MESSAGE The Church was unstoppable because it RESPONDED TO CONFLICT with WISDOM AND GRACE Acts 6:1-7 (CSB) The Church was unstoppable because it APPOINTED THE RIGHT PEOPLE to THE RIGHT PLACE 1 Corinthians 12:12, 17 (CSB) The unstoppable Church is MADE UP OF PEOPLE LIKE YOU AND ME, and it needs people like YOU AND ME

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We Are The Church | Week 6 | Reputation and Reality | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma Acts 4:31-37 (CSB) UNITY in the SPIRIT GENEROSITY in HEART and HAND AUTHENTICITY in heart MOTIVATION Acts 5:1-11 (CSB) REPUTATION without REALITY DIVIDED hearts that drive DECEPTION Embracing HYPOCRISY while minimizing God's HOLINESS The Gospel doesn't just change what we BELIEVE, it changes what we CLING to.

We Are The Church | Week 5 | Everyday Power | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma The Holy Spirit EMPOWERS His church to make JESUS VISIBLE. Acts 3:1-10 (CSB) Empowered for EVERYDAY MOMENTS Empowered for OPEN EYES Empowered to understand what we HAVE, not what we LACK Empowered to make JESUS KNOWN The MIRACLE is about the MESSAGE We are the "USED TO BE"

At the Life Center, we believe that being vulnerable with our struggles and stories can draw us closer to one another and to God. In this episode, you'll hear from our friend Patricia as she shares snippets of her life and the Life Center's role in it. Thank you for trusting us with your story, Patricia!

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We Are The Church | Week 4 | Devotion is a Decision | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma Our DECISIONS shape our DIRECTION Our DIRECTION shapes our DESTINY Devotion is a DECISION Acts 2:42-47 (CSB) No one DRIFTS into DISCIPLESHIP "The man on top of the mountain didn't fall there." -Vince Lombardi Deep love for GOD'S WORD Deep CONNECTION and COMMUNITY Deep commitment to PRAYER Deep GENEROSITY Deep JOY and AUTHENTICITY Deep TRANSFORMATION on their WORLD

Today We Honor Dr. King We Are The Church | Week 3 | Clarity for Confusion | Pastor Doug Myers | Life Center Tacoma The Spirit empowers the Church to be a voice of CLARITY for a CONFUSED world. Acts 2:14-18 (CSB) The THREAT of CONFUSION The POWER of CONVICTION Acts 2:22-25 (CSB) The GIFT of CLARITY and CERTAINTY Acts 2:36-41 (CSB) What should we DO?

We Are The Church | Week 2 | Not Optional | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma Jesus wants His Church FILLED Acts 2:1-13 (CSB) A church positioned in PRAYER is positioned for POWER God gives the Church a BAPTISM it NEEDS The SOUND of Pentecost The SIGHT of Pentecost The SPEECH of Pentecost From the START, the Church didn't EXIST for ITSELF What does this MEAN? Ephesians 5:15-21 (CSB)

Act: Be the Church | Week One | The Movement Begins | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma TRANSFORMED people TRANSFORM the WORLD Luke 1:1-4 (CSB) Acts 1:1-11 (CSB) JESUS is still at WORK WAITING TIME is never WASTED TIME The Church needs POWER The Church has a PURPOSE The Church has a LIVING SAVIOR who is COMING AGAIN

2025 brought many opportunities for God to put his faithfulness on display! Join Micah, Christa, and our fellow Life Center staff members Dianna Fox, Jose Vega, and Brian Laney as we reflect on what God has been doing in the ministry, in our clients, and in our own hearts this year.

Grounded in Humility | Pastor Eric Boles | Life Center Tacoma The Will to Learn 1 Peter 5:5 (CSB) The Will to Wait 1 Peter 5:6-7 (CSB)

Born to Change the World | Week 4/Christmas Eve | The Present of Christmas | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma Luke 2:1-20 (CSB) The greatest present our hearts could ever hope for has already been provided. Good News Great Joy All People Christmas isn't a story to just remember; it's a reality to embrace. The Savior that was born in Bethlehem must be born in out heart.

Born to Change the World | Week 3 | The Plan of Christmas | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma The miracle that CHANGED the WORLD didn't arrive without CHALLENGE Matthew 1:18-25 (CSB) God doesn't AVOID the MESS, He ENTERS it. Fully trusting God's PLAN requires fully trusting God's CHARACTER. SUBMISSION to God's plan requires a SERVANT'S HEART. Luke 1:38 (CSB) Matthew 1:25 (CSB) THIS story has the power to change YOUR story!

Born to Change the World | Week 2 | The Promise of Christmas | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma Long before the world saw the MANGER, God promised a MESSIAH. Isaiah 9:2-7 (CSB) The promise came in an UNEXPECTED PACKAGE Galatians 4:4-5 (CSB) “God's answer to everything that has ever terrorized us is a child…His answer to the bullies swaggering through history is not to become an even bigger bully. His answer is Jesus.” -Ray Ortlund, Jr. The promise has YOUR NAME on it The promise was brought to COMPLETION through God's ZEAL

Born to Change the World | Week 1 | The "Problem" of Christmas | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma Genesis 1:1 (CSB) Genesis 3:7-9; 14-15 (CSB) Christmas is where God's DESIRE and our DILEMMA meet. The PROBLEM is REAL, but so is the SOLUTION. Romans 5:12; 18-19 (CSB) The HOPE we are looking for isn't found in SOMETHING; it is found in SOMEONE. John 1:1-5; 14 (CSB) Galatians 4:4-5 (CSB) How will we RESPOND?

Hour 1 for 12/5/25 Guest-host John Harper welcomes William Haun to discuss the New Jersey pro-life case in front of the Supreme Court (5:56) and why it might open Pandora's box (11:47). Then, we hear Fr. Rocky's segment on Morning Air discussing Mary at the Crossroads of History (26:52). Finally, John plays musician Michael Bublé's comments on faith (43:00). Links: https://becketfund.org/staff/william-haun/ https://relevantradio.store/products/mary-at-the-crossroads-of-history

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- Philadelphia Highway Patrol Officer Andy Chan has died six years after he was struck by a vehicle while on duty. Rich notes that Chan was a friend of the show. 3:15pm- On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in First Choice Women's Resource Centers v. Platkin. The case asks whether a federal court can hear First Choice's First Amendment challenge to a New Jersey investigatory subpoena when no state court has yet ordered the group to comply. While being questioned by Justice Clarence Thomas, NJ Attorney General Sundeep Iyer conceded that NJ hasn't received any public complaints to justify its subpoena against the pro-life health center. 3:40pm- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump held a press conference announcing the launch of federally supported savings accounts for babies and young children—which will go into effect on July 4th, 2026. In addition to $1,000 per account provided by the U.S. Treasury, Michael and Susan Dell have pledged an additional $6.25 billion donation, amounting to $250 per account for children 10 and under. 3:50pm- “Be Nice to Matt Week” continues, so we discuss two of his favorite things: Home Alone and autonomous vehicles!

President Donald Trump's shift in federal housing policy means some organizations providing housing assistance have to quickly change how their programs operate in order to qualify for federal funding.

Anthem | Week 3 | On Repeat | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma Repetition is the MOTHER OF MEMORY. What you repeat most in life is FILTERING and FRAMING your PERSPECTIVE. God's faithful love is seen in His CREATION and His REDEMPTION. Psalm 135:1 (CSB) God's FAITHFUL LOVE 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (CSB) God is the one who REMEMBERS ME Psalm 136:23 (CSB) God is the one who RESCUES ME Psalm 136:24 (CSB) God is the one who PROVIDES FOR ME Psalm 136:25 (CSB) God is the one who RULES AND REIGNS Psalm 136:26 (CSB) Psalm 136:1-26 (CSB)

Christians talk about serving a lot: serving at church, serving at an organization or event, serving our families and neighbors…but what does Scripture have to say? Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Caleb Romberger as we jump back to the Old Testament and look at the Hebrew words עָבַד (ʿāvad) and שָׁרַת (šārat) and the Aramaic word פְּלַח (pelach) and what they tell us about godly service.

Anthem | Week 2 | Don't Forget | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma Forgetting is the first long step towards spiritual disaster. We must take seriously the importance of RECEIVING and REMEMBERING the GOODNESS of God "What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us." -A.W. Tozer Philippians 4:8 (CSB) Ephesians 6:11 (CSB) Psalms 103:1-14 (CSB) We all need reminders The goodness of His BENEFITS Psalms 103:1-5 (CSB) Forgives Heals Redeems Crowns Satisfies The goodness of His CHARACTER Psalms 103:6-10 (CSB) Exodus 34:6-7 (CSB) The Goodness of His LOVE Psalms 103:11-14 (CSB)

In this episode of the Grow Clinton Podcast, Andy and Jenny are joined by Susan Sharp of Clinton, Iowa's Salvation Army 360 Life Center located at 219 1st Avenue. Susan will share information on the Salvation Army's Angel Tree accessible at Walmart in Clinton, the Red Kettle fundraising effort that kicked off on November 1st, and her new book, Don't You Dare Stop Dreaming: A Midlife Guide to Rekindling Goals, Grit, and Grace. Money raised during the Red Kettle campaign supports social service assistance for those in need with rent and utility expenses. The Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to monitor the kettles and solicit donations. Anyone interested in supporting the Red Kettle project can register at https://www.registertoring.com/.  Applications for the Angel Tree opened on September 25th and will run through December 1st. Please consider applying in support of the event by emailing Susan at susan.sharp@usc.salvationarmy.org. To purchase Sarah's latest book, visit her store on Amazon at https://a.co/d/7vjsCND. The Grow Clinton Podcast is available on all popular podcast streaming networks. Follow the Grow Clinton Podcast on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/growclintonpodcast.Want to promote your business or upcoming event? Connect with Grow Clinton at (563) 242-5702 or visit our website at www.GrowClinton.com.We love hearing from you! Please share yPlease share your thoughts and feedback by participating in our listener survey at https://www.growclinton.com/survey.Grow Clinton is dedicated to championing economic growth, nurturing community spirit, and supporting the ongoing success of businesses in the Greater Clinton Region.Thanks for tuning in and for your continued support. ~AndyHave an idea for a podcast guest? Send us a message!

Anthem | Week 1 | When the Praises Go Up! | Pastor Nate Birdine | Life Center Tacoma Big Idea: Through Thanksgiving - we rise above the noise of SELF. Two problems in our present world: 1. Focus on self - comfort, being made well, being made better. 2. A heart of complaint Would we not start with comlpaint, but with thanks Psalms 100:4-5 (CSB) Our praise reminds who is in charge Psalms 100:3 (CSB) Luke 10:21-22 (CSB) "Some men live as if they made themselves; they call themselves 'self-made men,' and they adore their supposed creators." -Charles Spurgeon You shape the culture of thankfulness in your lives Psalms 100:1-2 (CSB)

Friend of Sinners | Week 4 | The Heart of the Issue | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma There are two ways to experience distance: Self-serving ACTIONS and self-righteous ATTITUDES Jesus came to save those who are BROKEN BY REBELLION and those who are BLINDED BY RELIGION. Luke 15:1-2, 11, 23-32 (CSB) ACTIONS can take you to a distant LAND. ATTITUDES can keep you in a distant and defensive POSTURE. The Father PURSUES BOTH the BRING us in to His joy. "For certain types of people, grace is not only amazing, it is also infuriating." -Kenneth Bailey Proverbs 4:23 (CSB) What am I most ANGRY about? Ephesians 4:26-27 (CSB) Who do I currently RESENT that I haven't carried in PRAYER? Am I KEEPING SCORE - measuring my OBEDIENCE against others? 2 Corinthians 10:12 (NLT) Is there anyone I have already CUT OFF through CONDEMNATION? Is there an ATTITUDE in me that is creating DISTANCE? Your WORST days are never so BAD that you are outside of the REACH of God's grace. Your BEST days are never so GOOD that you are outside of the NEED of God's grace.

In a day where churches seem to crumble with little to no accountability or come under scrutiny for only having external authority structures, it's important to reflect the wisdom of the early church and appoint elders in every city. In this session, we will look at the biblical framework for local church eldership. And after that, we'll share and discover some practical wisdom that will help any team really flourish within that model of leadership.Derrill Corbin is the Senior Pastor of Mannahouse, a multi-site church in Portland, Oregon. He is also the founder of Life Center,  a local church in Centralia, WA. Known for his creative leadership and insightful communication, Derrill is dedicated to doing life at the table, making disciples, and advancing Jesus' movement. He holds a master's degree in Sacred Studies from Christian Life School of Theology, a Bachelor of Theology from Portland Bible College, where he now serves as chancellor, and is pursuing his doctoral degree at Indiana Wesleyan University. He is the author of Made to Move, a book about boldly pursuing Jesus' call in your life. Derrill resides in Camas, Washington, with his wife, Michal, and their three young adult children.We hope that this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader.

In Episode 79, host Houston Blackwood and Matt Heaton talk with Senior Pastor Brad Sheets of Life Church in Hartselle, Alabama, about the power of faith, mentorship, and community.Brad shares how Life Church began and how the new Life Center is providing practical support like GED classes, financial education, and parenting resources to help families grow stronger.At its core, this episode is about more than programs or ministries—it's about making a difference and reminding us that when people are supported and believed in, entire communities can be transformed.

Friend of Sinners | Week 3 | Better Than I Planned | Pastor Josiah Thomas | Life Center Tacoma Luke 15:1-3, 11-24 (CSB) HIS PLAN is better than your plan Luke 15:12 (CSB) Luke 15:14 (CSB) Isaiah 55:8-9 (CSB) Luke 15:19 (CSB) HIS LOVE doesn't cost you anything, but it cost Him everything Luke 15:20-21 (CSB) "The father, in his house, clearly represents God. The best understanding of the text is to see that when the father leaves the house and takes upon himself a humiliating posture on the road, he becomes a symbol of God incarnate. He does not wait for the son to come to him but rather at a GREAT COST goes down and out to find and resurrect the one who is lost and dead." - Kenneth Bailey HIS RESTORATION isn't earned, it's freely given Luke 15:22-24 (CSB)

Unlike other gods worshiped around the world, our God is one who serves! But what is service, exactly? How do the fruits of the Holy Spirit play into service? Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest, Lindsy Robinson, as we discuss how these fruits sweeten our service to others.

Friend of Sinners | Week 2 | The God Who Rejoices | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma When you think about God, do you imagine Him JOYFUL? What brings God joy? God rejoices in RESTORED RELATIONSHIP Luke 15:1-2, 8-10 (CSB) Restoration required INTENTIONALITY Restoration required INTENSITY The outcome of restoration: JOY! Zephaniah 3:14-17 (CSB) Restoration is found in REPENTANCE

Friend of Sinners | Week 1 | One is Worth It | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma Luke 15:1-7 (CSB) For Jesus, ONE is WORTH it. Ezekiel 34:1-2, 4, 11-12 (CSB) John 10:11 (CSB) Isaiah 53:6 (CSB) Our shepherd SEEKS US OUT Our shepherd JOYFULLY CARRIES US 1 Peter 2:24-25 (CSB) You are so VALUABLE TO GOD!

Our DNA | Week 4 | Love Well | Pastor Doug Myers | Life Center Tacoma 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 (CSB) We Reach Wide | We Build Strong | We Love Well Luke 14:15-24 (CSB) LOVE is our ORIGIN John 3:16-17 (CSB) 1 John 4:9-10 (CSB) LOVE is our IDENTITY John 13:34-35 (CSB) 1 John 4:7-8, 19-21 (CSB) LOVE is what DRIVES us Romans 10:13-15 (CSB)

Matthew 7:24-27 (ESV) Jesus calls us to be His DISCIPLES, and then He TEACHES us how Mark 1:16-20 (CSB) To become a disciple of Jesus we don't have to have a GREAT RESUME, because we SIMPLY PRESENT HIS The journey of discipleship starts with BEING IN RELATIONSHIP with Jesus John 17:24, 26 (CSB) Discipleship is not something that is DONE TO US, discipleship is a DECISION TO ACCEPT HIS INVITATION The journey of discipleship is a LIFETIME PROCESS of BECOMING MORE AND MORE LIKE JESUS Luke 9:23-25 (CSB) You can't FOLLOW Jesus ALONE Jesus desires that we BECOME HIS DISCIPLES and INVITE OTHERS to do the same Matthew 28:19-20 (CSB) As we follow Jesus, we will BUILD THE STRONG FOUNDATION we need to stand strong NO MATTER WHAT COMES OUR WAY

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Luke 14:15-24 (CSB) God wants HEAVEN CROWDED Bring LIFE IN JESUS to EVERY LIFE in our communities We reach wide Everything has been PREPARED There is ROOM at the TABLE Jesus invites us to REACH WIDE - with the same REACH that RESCUED us

Our DNA: What Makes Us "Us" | Week 1 | It's About Life | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma We are about LIFE, because LIFE is who JESUS is 1 John 5:11-13 (CSB) Our mission is to bring LIFE IN JESUS to EVERY LIFE in our communities John 1:4 (CSB) John 10:10 (CSB) John 20:31 (CSB) We CARRY the life: I carry the life of Jesus WITH ME and IN ME Galatians 2:20 (CSB) We CARE for lives: every life in our COMMUNITIES matters to God... And if it matters to Him, it must matter to us We CLING to the spirit: we cling to the Holy Spirit as our source - because we can't do this mission without Him Ezekiel 47:1, 8-12 (CSB) John 7:37-39 (CSB)

A God of Justice | Josh Sperry | Life Center Tacoma David was ANOINTED long before he was APPOINTED. God was shaping him in private before using him in public. Justice: Making things right according to God's character and design. Injustice: The abuse of power, the neglect of the vulnerable, or the failure to act when wrong is done. Psalms 89:11-14 (NIV) 1 Samuel 17:26 (NLT) Justice begins with seeing clearly David sees what others can't or won't, the vulnerable and the hurting [Ansel Adams Photo] "I just want people to see what I see" -Ansel Adams What cause is the Lord calling you to stand for? Justice is rooted in God's character, not human strength 1 Samuel 17:32-37 (NIV) Justice doesn't come from having power - it comes from knowing the God who defends the powerless. Injustice, by contrast, is always about power misused. Justice confronts evil courageously 1 Samuel 17:45-50 (NIV) Justice happens when ordinary people walk into hard places because they know God walks with them. Justice brings freedom and writes a larger story What is your cause? Are you willing? What are Goliath is standing in your way today? Are you willing to see what others are not? What is my something? How can you trust in God's character over your own strength?