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

I believe most Christians understand the importance of generosity. But what does generosity really look like in our lives? Why is it import

James talks about caring for the poor, outcast, and vulnerable. In doing so, Christians are not to show favoritism. How does a neighbor resp

Some of the best-known stories are sometimes the most difficult to understand. With their familiarity, we often have certain expectations. T

Laodicea is a lukewarm church. Jesus says they are neither hot nor cold (ref. Rev. 3:15). Jesus calls the church to humility, repentance, an

From Jerusalem, baptism becomes a theme or movement throughout Acts as people are added to the new community of Jesus followers (see; Acts 2

As the gospel of John closes, we circle back to the beginning. The disciples move from being huddled in fear to peace in the presence of Jes

Christians, in some ways, should stand out from the culture around them. How does Jesus treat the outcast, the lonely, the orphaned, and the

Baptism is essential to the life of Christians. Passing from death and being raised to newness of life, Christians participate in the death,