Committed to Jesus
To the apostle Paul, all his former accomplishments were now “liabilities compared to the far greater value of knowing Christ Jesus”. What things do you consider far more valuable than
Continue readingThe Great Value of Knowing Christ
The apostle Paul had a lot of accomplishments he could boast about, but he put no stock in human credentials. His goal was knowing Christ, and in his letter to
Continue readingYou Are With Me – Psalm 23
Psalm 23 is so familiar, and yet do we really take to heart its central message that God cares for us? This psalm is about trust, and the key question
Continue readingBe Fruitful
In John 15, Jesus says, “My Father is honored by this, that you bear much fruit and show that you are my disciples.” Discipleship is a practical way to be
Continue readingThe Shrewd Steward
The parable of the dishonest manager is confusing at first reading. Just what was Jesus trying to get across anyway? But there are some surprisingly simple, direct and practical conclusions
Continue readingThe Fear of the Lord
Why should we fear the Lord? What are the attributes of God that should prompt us to approach Him in reverence and respect? Note: This was part of our virtual
Continue readingDiscipleship
The path to discipleship was well established in Jesus’ day: teachers only took on the best of the best as their students. Jesus took a different approach: he chose the
Continue readingSpiritual Warfare
With the story of Gideon as an example, learn some practical ways to take up the armour of God to fight the spiritual forces that are against us every day.
Continue readingBalaam’s Way
Maybe the most memorable part about Balaam’s story is that his donkey started talking to him. Without missing a beat, Balaam answered right back. But even more amazing is the
Continue readingA Mindset of Salvation
In light of the unusual circumstances we find ourselves in, how do we “reject godless ways and worldly desires and live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age”,
Continue reading