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What's the right perspective and attitude to have on wealth? Paul teaches us about the perspective we should have in 1 Corinthians 4:11. Dr. Swanson describes Paul's teachings and how it applies to our world today. Watch the full video here: http://drinkfromthewell.com/true-riches/

Are you angry that you don't have more? Do you feel like God has let you down because he hasn't given you enough? Do you feel that God is supposed to bless you? In part two of the True Riches series, Dr. Swanson talks about the nature and character of God as a giver. Watch the full video here: http://drinkfromthewell.com/true-riches/

What's your perspective on how you should view riches? Can you follow God and be obedient to him if your wealthy? Or do you believe that if you follow God and are obedient to him, you will acquire wealth? In this month's teaching, Dr. Swanson talks about the complicated spiritual issues around wealth and riches. Watch the full video here: http://drinkfromthewell.com/true-riches/

Why should you give your life to Christ? Because He gave His life for you first. Dr. Swanson concludes his talk on What Is Worth Our Life with some illustrations of the love that Christ has for us and the sacrificed He made.

In the third part of this series, Dr. Swanson discusses the question "How do we know our faith is real and worth living for?" He provides answers to doubters of the Christian faith, including the proof of the cross - the fork in the road of human history. "A life that is given to Christ has ultimate worth and value because of his redemption of us at the cross." -Dr. Swanson

"Everyone has to answer the same question at the end: Was what we chose to give our life for, did it turn out to be worth it? Did it give us what we thought it would?" -Dr. Swanson Dr. Swanson talks about how Stephen must have had to face this question in Acts 7 when he was about to be stoned for his faith, and God answered that question for him by revealing heaven. www.drinkfromthewell.com

Dr. David Swanson introduces this month's video series - "What is Worth Our Life?" He frames up the discussion using the Jamestown Massacre of 1978 as an example of a large amount of people giving their life for something and how they were so easily misled. Dr. Swanson also describes other ways we give up our lives, whether it be to a career, a person, etc. What are you currently giving your life for? www.drinkfromthewell.com

"This world is too much for any single human being to handle. We need each other, and we need the Lord." -Dr. Swanson Dr. Swanson talks about suffering as it relates to subjects such as infertility, cancer, and losing a child. He also talks about how many people misunderstand 1 Corinthians 10:13, and how we can come together and come to the cross when we need comfort. www.drinkfromthewell.com

Pain and suffering are the common denominators of the human experience. God told us we would have trouble. There will be trials and ordeals. We are going to deal with suffering, wounds, loss and pain in this life. Dr. Swanson teaches from 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 which provides assurance that God promises to comfort us when we are in pain. He comforts us with His presence. When someone is in need they are comforted by the presence of another, so it is with God. The power of the scripture is that God will come and be with us. The presence of the living God dwells with us that gives us hope and comforts us. He also assures us that our pain is never going to be wasted. It will be redeemed because God will give us the opportunity to comfort others with the comfort He has given us.

Dr. Swanson addresses the pain and suffering most of us have. He shares from 2 Corinthians 1 and John 11. We recognize that God comforts us and that He will not waste the pain and wounds we experience in this life.

Dr. Swanson shares a unique experience. He asks his congregation to write down on a note card what was on their heart. This act of worship was very revealing. Most people wrote about the pain they were carrying. Dr. Swanson realized how many struggle to find meaning to their burdens.

Christmas is about the message of Comfort. Dr. Swanson talks about the things in life that stress us, about fear and loss. We long for someone to tell us it’s going to be ok. We learn that it is God’s presence that comforts us during these times. In Isaiah 40:1 is a prophetic announcement of the coming Messiah with two words: “Comfort, Comfort My People”. Christ has come to comfort us. No matter what is happening in your life, you can cling to the hope of God’s comfort, for He has come to be with you. Dr. Swanson also teaches from 2 Corinthians 1:2-4. We learn that God never wastes our pain by giving us opportunities to comfort others. He teaches 4 practical ways to provide that comfort. God does not want you to carry your burdens on your own. He is always there to comfort you and give you hope. What are you struggling with right now? Maybe the pain is so intense you feel only despair. Ask God to meet you where you are at and His presence will comfort and sustain you. Your personal journey can help others. Maybe you are ready to reach out to others. Ask God to provide you the opportunity to comfort others.

Christmas is about the message of Comfort. Dr. Swanson talks about the things in life that stress us, about fear and loss. We long for someone to tell us it’s going to be ok. We learn that it is God’s presence that comforts us during these times.In Isaiah 40:1 is a prophetic announcement of the coming Messiah with two words: “Comfort, Comfort My People”. Christ has come to comfort us. No matter what is happening in your life, you can cling to the hope of God’s comfort, for He has come to be with you. Dr. Swanson also teaches from 2 Corinthians 1:2-4. We learn that God never wastes our pain by giving us opportunities to comfort others. He teaches 4 practical ways to provide that comfort. God does not want you to carry your burdens on your own. He is always there to comfort you and give you hope. What are you struggling with right now? Maybe the pain is so intense you feel only despair. Ask God to meet you where you are at and His presence will comfort and sustain you. Your personal journey can help others. Maybe you are ready to reach out to others. Ask God to provide you the opportunity to comfort others.

Christmas is about the message of Comfort. Dr. Swanson talks about the things in life that stress us, about fear and loss. We long for someone to tell us it’s going to be ok. We learn that it is God’s presence that comforts us during these times. In Isaiah 40:1 is a prophetic announcement of the coming Messiah with two words: “Comfort, Comfort My People”. Christ has come to comfort us. No matter what is happening in your life, you can cling to the hope of God’s comfort, for He has come to be with you. Dr. Swanson also teaches from 2 Corinthians 1:2-4. We learn that God never wastes our pain by giving us opportunities to comfort others. He teaches 4 practical ways to provide that comfort. God does not want you to carry your burdens on your own. He is always there to comfort you and give you hope. What are you struggling with right now? Maybe the pain is so intense you feel only despair. Ask God to meet you where you are at and His presence will comfort and sustain you. Your personal journey can help others. Maybe you are ready to reach out to others. Ask God to provide you the opportunity to comfort others.

Christmas is about the message of Comfort. Dr. Swanson talks about the things in life that stress us, about fear and loss. We long for someone to tell us it’s going to be ok. We learn that it is God’s presence that comforts us during these times. In Isaiah 40:1 is a prophetic announcement of the coming Messiah with two words: “Comfort, Comfort My People”. Christ has come to comfort us. No matter what is happening in your life, you can cling to the hope of God’s comfort, for He has come to be with you. Dr. Swanson also teaches from 2 Corinthians 1:2-4. We learn that God never wastes our pain by giving us opportunities to comfort others. He teaches 4 practical ways to provide that comfort. God does not want you to carry your burdens on your own. He is always there to comfort you and give you hope. What are you struggling with right now? Maybe the pain is so intense you feel only despair. Ask God to meet you where you are at and His presence will comfort and sustain you. Your personal journey can help others. Maybe you are ready to reach out to others. Ask God to provide you the opportunity to comfort others.