The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. -John 1:14 MSG Moving into a new neighbourhood is a time filled with intense, mixed emotions. There are new roads, trails, and parks to learn. The first weeks are filled with the stress of rearranging a...

We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we...

At this point many of his disciples turned away and deserted him. Then Jesus turned to the Twelve and asked, “Are you also going to leave?” -John 6:66-67 Hopes and Dreams Every single person is battling with their inner idols; we have goals, hopes, dreams, and...

“I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. You have already been pruned and purified by the message I have given...

So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. - Genesis 1:27 There is nothing new under the sun. From the earliest recorded stories, humanity has wrestled with demons of control and believing that...

“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” -Matthew 4:19 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me. -Matthew 16:24 As Jesus was walking...

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the...