The reason that we should take Jesus’ demand so seriously is because His mission cost Him everything.

The online class on 9 March will look at how Christians “can shepherd themselves and others from a place of burden to the experience of blessing”.

Everything we have gone through helps us comfort and encourage others who are in the same situation.

God promises us abundant life. Nothing in our world can teach us the secret of happiness.

Our earthly life means very little in comparison with “the great beyond ”, which is real, in spite of our present suffering and lack of understanding.

Holiness is one of God's attributes, and as His children, His holiness should be reflected in our lives.

Roosters crow before dawn to mark their territory and attract hens.

We should look at the text and learn what it says and means and consider how it is stirring us to love God and live for God in this world.

God is not ashamed to be our God, so we should not embarrass Him by doing things “any old how”.

Are we setting a good example of observing the passage closely, interpreting accurately, and applying appropriately?

Behind every free choice, each decision, each act, God is guiding everything towards his final objective.

We need food, shelter, friendship, purpose and more, but maybe all these needs fold into just two: bios and zoë, physical life and spiritual life.

If we settle for very little, are easily exhausted, or give up the fight, it is because we are not people of vision.

Christian growth takes place in the shadows, day by day, through everyday struggles and dependence on God's Spirit

The now decades-old mantra that we basically construct our own lives and figure them out ourselves, hasn’t seemed to help and in most cases has left us exhausted.

Humility means depending on God alone in every situation, always being ready to learn from Him.

Christian hope is that a day will come when the purposes that God had in mind when he created the cosmos will be fully fulfilled.

As we preach Christmas, lets think about tapping into the reality of that first Christmas, and to look toward Jesus and all that He means.

Are you the first to give sincere congratulations? Do you think to thank God for what happens to you?

Each day that goes by God's children are closer to  glory, to heaven, and to God's presence.

God says to us that we should avoid all that hurts us. Superstition shouldn't be part of our life.

You are free to choose whatever you want, but not to choose the effects of your actions.

Hands and knees are two of the most important tools for a Christian: hands to serve, knees to pray.

This world cannot be our home if there is no place for Jesus Christ and for love, truth, hope, dreams, peace, joy and kindness.

Christ taught you can tell what a person is like inside by the words they speak, and that everyone will give account for their words.