The book of Exodus opens with Israel in the land of Egypt. Israel greatly increases in number and becomes mighty (Ex. 1:1-9). As the story u

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

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

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

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

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