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When Samuel goes to anoint the next king of Israel, he makes a common mistake: he judges the potential candidates based on outward appearances. God uses this opportunity to share his perspective: “But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.’” (1 Samuel 16:7). God still has this same perspective today.Watch more videos at the Mountainview YouTube channel. Looking for a Speaking Coach? The most successful people are not always the smartest people. But they have one thing in common: they communicate well. I'd love to help you become a better communicator. Click here. Professor at Warner University church planter with Stadia former former president, Church Planters of the Rockies helped start 2 for-profit tech companies…

While many people think of 2 Samuel 11 as simply David’s affair with Bathsheba, it is actually much more. Throughout the chapter we see David ignoring warning signs, not listening to advisors, and ultimately allowing his desire for Bathsheba to cause him to have her husband murdered. It begins with David not being where he should be – out to war with his army. When we are not where God wants us to be, we place ourselves at risk.Watch more videos at the Mountainview YouTube channel. Looking for a Speaking Coach? The most successful people are not always the smartest people. But they have one thing in common: they communicate well. I'd love to help you become a better communicator. Click here. Professor at Warner University church planter with Stadia former former president, Church Planters of the Rockies helped start 2 for-profit tech companies Need a Speaker or Presenter? Interested…

One of the things I love about the Bible is how honestly it describes its characters. People are presented not as superhuman examples of faith but shown with their weaknesses on display. We read about their mistakes – some small, some very costly. We see their good intentions and false starts. This summer at Mountainview, we will be look at the flawed life of one of the Bible’s best known characters – David. The life of King David is an authentic example of what it means to follow God in a flawed yet passionate manner. The first time David appears in Scripture he is a young man. Here’s what we learn from the story: People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. To understand the importance of this story – and David’s life in general – you have to back-up a bit in the history…

For me, self-care is a matter of stewardship. I have been entrusted with only one life. How well it turns out is affected by how well I care for my body and mind. Along the way, will I encounter environmental factors beyond my control? Certainly. My genetics will play a part. Like you, I’m only getting older. The appearing bald spot on the top of my head looks much like the one my father had. Genetics aside, where I have the ability to choose, I want to choose well. What does much of this boil down to? One thing: our habits. We're going to look at two habits that directly impact the quality of our lives. Regular prayer and fasting are spiritual practices that will keep you aligned with the heart of God. Our passage today comes from the longest recorded sermon of Jesus – what is commonly referred to…