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In 2 Thessalonians, Paul writes to clear up some misunderstandings the Thessalonians had about the Second Coming of Christ. Paul's ultimate goal is to remind the Thessalonian Christ-Followers that the Lord had placed them exactly where they were, on purpose, and had a plan for them in their normal lives, for as long as they were still on earth. And that is a truth worth reflecting on and celebrati...

Have you ever wished for an instruction manual for living your life in light of your faith? Well, you have come to the right place, as we unpack the book of James and his practical tips for living a life for Jesus.

If Paul's heart behind the letter to the Colossians was to tell us how a Christian is supposed to live, why did he start with what a Christian is supposed to believe? How different would our lives look if we focused on the simple belief and life that Paul is pointing out in this incredible letter?

What stands out in 1 Thessalonians is the way Paul goes about teaching and ministering to the people of Thessalonica. As we unpack this letter together, what will be revealed is a genuine, relational love between Paul and the people of Thessalonica that reflects the love of Christ and offers an open door to speak the truth of Jesus.

John is the most unique of the Gospels and beckons us to know Christ, that we would find life in Him.

Why did Luke craft an entire Gospel with the intent of displaying the humanity of Christ? The answer is what separates Jesus from all other gods.

The Gospel of Mark depicts Jesus as a servant, which, when we think about it, runs counter to all we would expect of a person seated in a position of maximum power.

The Gospel of Matthew was written to the Jewish community to show them Jesus actually was the Messiah. They needed this Gospel because they were prevented from seeing Jesus due to their unfair expectations of Him. What expectations do we have of Jesus that could potentially blind us?

God describes Himself as a jealous God, which feels counterintuitive to the Christian who also knows that God condemns jealousy. So how can we reconcile God's jealousy for us with His warnings about our own jealousy?

Sometimes life can make us feel like we don't matter. Elijah, one of God's greatest servants, felt that way. But God showed up for him the same way He shows up for us and reminds us of how much we really do matter to the Creator of the Universe.

What should you do when someone blows up on you? To answer this, we look at a story from the life of David that highlights three crucial New Testament practices.

What do you do when you're constantly reminded of the one moment you would like to forget the most? What can we learn from Peter so our most regretful memories don't shape our tomorrow?

What is God's response when our emotions are so big that our prayers become cries?

We rarely see Jesus express anger of any kind. But He breaks His pattern of patient forbearance when He cleanses the temple. Why did He do that, and what can we learn?

What should we do when we feel overwhelmed? First and foremost, we should look to Jesus.

Easter doesn't just seal promises made, but it gives us assurance of future promises kept.

The most famous meal of Jesus' life was the Last Supper. What is it about this meal that is so significant that all of our history and future relies upon it?

In the feeding of the 5,000, Jesus uses the table for provision. But what if, in our efforts to relate to and learn from the story, we learned to see it from a different perspective?

We may not realize it, but joyful celebrations are an integral part of the Christian life and, if done well, result in exuberant praise.

The table is a vital building ground for relationships that make it possible to live out our faith. Jesus understood this and used the table to pursue those relationships. 

Whether we realize it or not, meals occupy a sacred space in our lives. Jesus used this sacred space for ministry, which causes us to wonder: What would happen if we used our meals as Jesus did?

Blessed are the peacemakers. When we read this we often apply it to our relationships with others and see it as an encouragement to be people who reconcile human relationships. But what if this encouragement towards blessing is actually so much bigger than our human relationships?

Jesus tells us that we are blessed if we are poor in spirit. What does it mean to be poor in spirit, and how can we possibly be blessed by being in that challenging position?

Jesus blesses those who mourn, which seems counterintuitive, doesn't it? For those of us who have mourned deeply, there doesn't seem to be blessing in the midst of the distress. And yet, there is. How can that be?

As we begin our series looking at the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount, we focus on what it means to hunger and thirst for righteousness. In this examining we wonder if perhaps our souls have longed for Jesus all along.