Walk As He Walked, with Pastor Cam Stevens Cam Stevens

Dad’s come in all shapes and sizes. They look different, talk different, but the jokes are the same 😂 Regardless if you’re a retired grandpa, empty-nester, have kids at home, a new dad trying to figure it all out, or maybe you don’t have kids, you’re still created for a purpose. God has designed men to lead, guide, protect, and provide. Your divine vocation as a Father is irrevocable, so live with that in mind.

No one likes to be judged. No one wants to be judged. We feel it infringes upon our right to live as we want. It’s a very exposing thing to be told you’re doing something wrong according to someone else. So why do we do it? As Christians, Jesus told us not to judge, yet there is something we need to understand regarding the difference between a final judgement, and using God’s Word to use discernment and accountability to those around us.

Everyone will deal with anxious thoughts from time to time. Some more than others, yet Jesus gives us the answer to our anxiety, worries, and fears. He doesn't just tell not to be anxious. He gives us the tools to overcome those thoughts. He overcame this world so that we would live an abundant life in peace, free from the bondage of worldly desires and worries about what we have or don't have.

Giving, praying, fasting, confessing, etc… all these things Jesus teaches are things we ought to do. Yet it can be difficult to fall into a disciplined structure of consistent practice. Being spiritually disciplined as a follower of Jesus is not only beneficial to our lives, it can serve as a powerful testimony to those around us of the transforming power of God.

What does it mean to 'fast'? Is it something we are commanded by God to do? If so, how do we do it? For some it's a diet trend that keeps their body and skin healthy. Yet from God's intended meaning, it has spiritual implications that go way beyond the outer layer. Fasting is something that should and can be done in a proper way that honors God.

Prayer is one of the greatest gifts we have at our disposal. As children of God, we have direct access to come before our heavenly Father. Jesus teaches and provides us a model of how we ought to pray. While not a legalistic standard, it is imperative to remember who it is we are praying to. Our reverence for God must come first, with a willingness to yield to His will in all things.