Life throws all kinds of things our way. No matter how careful we try to be, we will still inevitably face things like failure and heartbreak. We can't avoid these challenging aspects of life, but with God's help our hardships can be an opportunity. It's time to grow.
There are certain verses or parts of scripture that we have probably heard many times: "Ask anything in my name and you shall receive it", "Don't judge, lest you be judged", etc. We think we understand what they mean, but without the full context are we getting it wrong? What is Jesus really trying to teach us?
There are times when we feel so close to God, but other times when he seems distant from us. We can't understand his plan for us, or it feels like he's not paying attention. We wonder why he's letting bad things happen, or if he is even hearing our prayers. What do we do when we can't hear his voice or feel his guiding hand?
Why is it so important to have a small group of spiritually grounded people you can rely on? What can we learn from the early church about what it means to be a community of believers.
The Bible reveals a variety of roles, names and identities associated with Jesus the Christ. Many of us are familiar with Christ’s well-known titles: Son of God, The Good Shepherd, King of Kings. Others such as Stone, Door, and Mediator are not as well known or understood. What will we find by digging deep into the lesser names of Jesus the Christ?
