When the familiar crumbles around us, the persistence of hope remains real. Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Some of the most precious gifts we can offer are based on how we give rather than how much. Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Sometimes we need to remember what we hold in common. Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Seeing is more than physical sight - it's about gaining insight into deeper truths. Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Jesus speaks of greatness in service, not in power or prestige. Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

When Jesus tells the rich young ruler to sell everything in Mark 10:17-31, was he serious? Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Jesus calls us to be like children, and to welcome the children around us. Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

In the uncertainties of life, how can we know that God hears us? Scripture: James 5:13-20

For God, what's on the inside matters more than what's on the outside. Scripture: James 3: 13-4:3, 7-8

God invites us to be involved in the world and in the lives of those we encounter. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-20

The New Testament book of James warns us not to proclaim faith with our mouths while pronouncing favoritism with our actions. Scriptur...

The book of James calls us to live out our faith in sincerity, rather than for effect. Scripture: James 1:17-27

When we face the evils of the world, God has already provided the tools we need for protection. Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

How do we spend our days? We should make the most of our time. Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

For  believers, working for peace is not optional. Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-5:2

Believers strengthen the body of Christ when our lives reflect our calling. Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

We marvel at our God who can do more than we can ever hope or imagine. Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Jesus calls us to tear down walls as we reach out to others in love. Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

God has chosen each of us and we in turn can invite others to the family. Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

The unity of God's people for God's purpose is a beautiful and powerful thing. Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10

Relationships are complicated. The story of Saul and David illustrates how we can honor those with whom we have mixed legacies. Scri...

We face Goliaths of all kinds in our lives. God provide the resources for us to face them. Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1, 4-11...

God can see our potential more than we can for one another. Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13

God hears and responds to our desires, even when they are not in out best interest. Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-22

We sometimes expect God to reach out in miraculous ways, when it may actually be a quiet voice in the night. Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10