Jesus' example of prayer is structured around His purpose. In this prayer, God's name is set apart as holy as we see the importance of lovin

The covenant with Abraham marks a transition in Genesis of God's redemption. The Bible story narrows down and focuses on one person, Abraham

Prayer is central to the life of Christians. Prayer also grounds us and provides a rhythm for our lives in a changing world. Even considerin

Growing in the Lord will require being connected to the family of God. Fellowship is a word we often connect to meals. Although meals can dr

From the fall in (Gen. 3), the story of the Bible takes a downward turn. From the first murder where Cain kills his brother Abel (Gen. 4), t

Most of the time, growth happens outside of our comfort zone. This can be difficult because most of us like our comfort zone. Routines groun

Various types of covenants are used in the Bible. Covenants between people, a person and God, or a group of people with God, such as the Isr

In the Greco-Roman world of Paul's day, rhetoric and philosophy were highly valued. To be skilled in speech and rhetoric allowed one to pers

Growing and maturing in the Lord is not all about us. At times, we approach growing in the Lord like we approach other goals. When we do so,

"I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit ag

The Bible, given the size and literary styles, can be intimidating to read. If we are honest, I think most Christians struggle with reading

Many Christians struggle in the areas of Christian growth and maturity. With an abundance of resources available to us, what is missing? Thi