Live Free with Josh Howerton

What do you believe God thinks about you when you come to Him? God is not disappointed in you. He delights in you! Yes, you! He is your Father and wants to hear your voice because He loves you. There is nothing you can do to make Him love you any more or any less. Bring all your prayers to Him, believing you are His delight. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

When Jesus taught his disciples to pray, He told them to ask, seek and knock. But what if those three actions aren’t the point of prayer? What if the ultimate point of prayer is encountering and receiving answers from God? Pray today with expectation and faith that God hears you and will respond. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Join us as we jump back into Luke 11 and Jesus’ masterclass on prayer. Jesus said that when we approach God, we can come to Him with shameless audacity. God loves us and wants us to come to Him with our requests. What have you been holding back from Him out of fear or doubt? Bring that to Him today. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

If you had been a disciple of Jesus, what would you have asked Him? The disciples didn’t ask Jesus to teach them how to heal people or calm storms. They recognized that His power came from His life of prayer, so they asked, “Lord, teach us how to pray.” Join us this week as we look at what Jesus taught in response to His disciples’ request. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Shame attacks your identity. Because of shame, the woman at the well tried to hide her sin from Jesus. Yet Jesus lovingly reveals that He already knows her sins but still loves her. Isn’t it amazing knowing our Savior can free us from our shame? For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

If we only knew what God has in store for us. Just like the woman at the well, we can become so distracted that we miss all that God is doing for us. Yet, God is patient and waits for us to release our deepest needs to Him. Come and be refreshed by the living water today. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Jesus is a rule-breaker. He went to the well when no one else would, in a land no Jew would go to, to a woman no man would talk to, with a reputation no one would want to be around. Our Savior pursues us just like the woman at the well, with love despite all we have done. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Jesus never saw anyone as “those people.” He showed this when He walked through a place no Jew would dare go: Samaria. May we be like Him and see people as immeasurably valuable. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Do you love to win? It’s easy to start prioritizing victory over humbly placing others before yourself. John the Baptist shows us an example of how honoring Jesus before ourselves is where our real victory comes from. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

What does a changed life look like? Nicodemus went from a questioner of the faith to a defender of the faith after his encounter with Jesus. Don’t hold back on your relationship with the Lord. Spend time today encountering Jesus and His word. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Do you know who Jesus was talking to when He said the famous words found in John 3:16? This nighttime conversation with Nicodemus gives the full picture of these snippets we hear all the time. Take a second to learn why God so loved the world. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Do you doubt God or struggle with questions? God loves your honesty and invites you to come to Him in your uncertainty. Nicodemus, one of the most educated men of the day, came to Jesus wrestling with questions and we can too. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Simplicity is a powerful tool. Jesus uses normal situations, normal means and normal problems to show that He can make anything new. Listen and learn as we look at the faith of His mother and the power of the Savior. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

If Jesus was standing in front of you and asked, “What do you want?” What would you say? Jesus asked this of His first disciples, and they chose to leave everything and follow Him. Whether you are looking for acceptance, truth or hope, Jesus is the one worth following because He is the only one who can satisfy our deepest longings. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Join us today as we continue looking at Jesus through the eyes of John, His disciple. Another John, John the Baptist, pointed the way to Jesus and helped people see that He is the Lamb of God. When people believe and accept that Jesus is who He says He is, they become children of God. If you choose to accept Jesus, you too can be called His. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Each of the four Gospels writes from a different perspective to give us a deeper view of who Jesus is. John writes to teach us about Jesus being the eternal God who dwelt among us. God’s desire has always been to be with us because He loves us. Ask Him to help you walk with Him and live with grace and truth today. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

If you had lived during the time Jesus was on earth, what is the first thing you would have written to others? John starts his Gospel by telling us that Jesus is the Word, the eternal one, who created everything. Jesus is God in the flesh, the ruler of all and the light in our dark world. Through Him, we can have hope and life. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

One of the most important kinds of changes in our lives is the kind that comes from the inside out. Jesus is the author of this change. When we get to know Jesus and follow Him, we will never be the same! Join us as we take a look at the book of John and get to know Jesus through the eyes of one of His closest friends. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

God chooses the ordinary to do extraordinary things so His power can be magnified. When the King was welcomed into the world, only ordinary people surrounded Him: a teenage girl, a poor carpenter, and lowly shepherds. Yet, all of them were chosen by God to play an extraordinary role in His story. God doesn’t ask us to be impressive but to be thankful and faithful. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Just as Mary surrendered to the Lord’s will for her life, we are also called to surrender to whatever He has planned for us. Following Jesus isn’t always easy, but it is never complicated. He will help us love Him and love others when we fully surrender to Him. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Luke tells us that Mary sang praises to God when she found out she was to be the mother of her Savior. She was so full of gratitude that it came out in song. When was the last time you were so overwhelmed with thankfulness that you couldn’t help but share it with others? For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

How many amazing moments do we miss in life because we are moving too fast? When we slow down and look, we can see the beautiful little gifts God gives us every day. Take a moment today to ponder the goodness of God and thank Him for the life He has given you. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Today is a gift. Instead of dwelling on your past or moving too quickly onto the next thing, pause and enjoy the moment God is giving you right now. Use Mary as your example: ponder the amazing things that are happening in your life and treasure them in your heart. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Do you know the meaning of your name? One of Jesus’ names, Immanuel, means God with us. He, the Word, became flesh and dwelled on earth with sinful humanity out of His infinite love for us. Because Jesus came to be with us, we can be with Him forever. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

There are fears that reside in all of us that try to keep us trapped. When anxieties grip your heart, turn to the Prince of Peace. He was born into a broken world and willingly died on a cross for us. But because of His resurrection and who He is, we can have perfect, eternal peace. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Have you ever tried to measure how long “everlasting” is? Jesus is the Alpha and the Omega, the great I AM, the visible image of the invisible God who created everything. He has no beginning and no end. The same is true for His love for you; it will never run out. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Our names describe different aspects of who we are. The same thing is true about Jesus. He is our Mighty God, the Creator who spoke everything into existence. He has no rival and no equal. That means He is mighty over any difficult situation you may be facing today. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Join us this week as we talk through Isaiah 9:6 and what it tells us about the character of Jesus. He is our Wonderful Counselor and wants us to draw near to Him daily. He welcomes our every thought and concern, offering a listening ear because He cares deeply for us. Don’t hold back with Jesus. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Sometimes becoming good doesn’t feel very good, but suffering can connect our pain to God’s Word. Seeking comfort from anyone or anything other than God will only be a temporary fix. God’s Word is a priceless treasure because it teaches us the truth of our very good God, the eternal comfort He offers and how much He loves us. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Suffering expands our hearts toward other people. It helps us see the suffering others are going through and enables us to reach out to them during their pain. God makes us wounded healers so that we can comfort others with the comfort He has given us. Who do you know that you can share God’s comfort with today? For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

How do you define good? God’s definition of good is anything that shapes us to look more like Jesus. His love will never leave us and He will walk with us through the pain of “not good” things. When we remember that, we can respond with gratitude and joy in any circumstance. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Suffering cultivates humility and draws us into a deeper dependence on God. Join us today as we take a look at scripture that reminds us what God can do in and through us in the midst of suffering. When everything falls apart, God will be there with you and wants you to run to Him. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

The holidays can be hard for some people. Maybe you are one of them. Romans 8:28-30 focuses our hearts and minds on God to remind us that even in a world full of challenges, He is the ultimate good. He will use the “not good” things in life to develop our character and make us more like Jesus. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Jesus works through us! We hear that and move too quickly past it. The God of the universe does His work through you. We see an example of that today in the story of Jesus feeding the crowd. What are the gifts God has given to you to provide for others? For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Have you ever had just a little faith? We know we should believe more but struggle to trust fully. Big idea: Power comes not from the amount of faith but the object of faith. Our Good Father is ready and able to answer our little faith. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Do you have friends that carry you to Jesus? What a gift it is to have those around you willing to take you to the Healer. Find those friends and be that friend to others. Miracles happen when we believe and surround ourselves with those who do as well. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Would you do whatever Jesus says to do? Jesus’s first miracle shows He is worth obeying. No matter how odd, unconventional or counter-cultural the path, Jesus is the Good Shepherd, and we can trust Him. You have no idea what He has waiting for you on the other side of obedience. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

If the tomb is empty, anything is possible. We, as believers, trust in the greatest miracle: the death and resurrection of Jesus. If God can do that, why do we doubt? Strengthen your faith as Pastor Joby encourages us in today’s episode. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

God wants to put you on display. He wants to showcase the miraculous works He has done in your heart. People are watching you even in the mundane, everyday tasks of life. Let His work shine through. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

When the pressure is on, whatever is inside of us comes out. Isn’t that convicting? We cannot be filled with the Holy Spirit and resentment at the same time. If we allow the Spirit to work, He will gently take us to the cross. Here we can see our need for forgiveness allowing us to embrace gentleness and let go of bitterness. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Which will you choose: gentleness or harshness? Both have the power to change our course and influence others around us. The Holy Spirit can direct us and help us toward the gentleness that leads to blessing. He can get into the details of our lives and smooth away the jagged edges that are so natural to our behavior. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Is gentleness not in your DNA? God wants to shape you into a passionate person who is under control. Our unnecessary roughness can be smoothed by placing ourselves under the control of His Spirit. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

When was the last time you did a review of your character? Do the fruits of the Spirit listed in Galatians look like you? Gentleness is one of the fruits that is often overlooked. When we look to Jesus, we find our model for living with gentleness. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Is there anything more contagious than joy? Living with a thankful heart not only changes us but spreads to others around us. May we be a people who spread the contagious gift of joy by living life counting all of our blessings. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Are you looking for opportunities to be thankful? Gratitude can find opportunities in every circumstance. God is kind; our seed of gratefulness can grow into full fledged joy. The more we thank, the more we see to be thankful for. Pursue joy by looking for every chance to practice contentment. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

How much do we miss by going too fast? Slowing down allows us to see what otherwise we would miss: the good gifts God has for us. Giving space to appreciate His work is the only way we can consistently practice gratitude. How can you slow down today? For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Gratitude has the power to keep you from the comparison trap. Simply learning to name each of the gifts God has given us changes our whole outlook. Wouldn’t you want to be full of joy, peace and contentment? Allow God to change you by counting out all you already have in Him. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

What is a spark to all your sin? Ingratitude. What is the solution? It's learning to be content in all circumstances. Join us this week to learn the secret to having gratitude, no matter your situation. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Tune in as Pastor Derwin Gray shares his personal testimony and faith journey. Thanks to a persistent and faithful man who shared his faith over and over, the Gospel transformed Pastor Derwin’s perspective of Christianity from moral improvement to seeking a personal relationship with God. You won’t want to miss this episode! For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive