How do we know that we love God?

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

Daniel 6

Daniel 5

Daniel 4

Daniel chapter 3

Staying calm in the trials of life.

Dealing with Prejudice

How are we to use our resources. Are we good asset managers?

Spontaneous Growth of a Seed - Mark 4:26-29 The Growth of a Mustard Seed – Mark 4:30-34The Contagion of Leaven - Luke 13:20-21

Conflict of the Old and New

Christ gave us Justification, Reconciliation, and Adoption on the Cross.

Christ was our Sacrifice Ransom and Reconciliation.

Taking a look at the Metaphor of the Suffering Servant and Conflict and Victory on the Cross.

The theme of the Bible is Reconciliation motivated by Love, John 8:1-12 encapsulates this story in twelve short verses.

Come and see, Jesus starts his invitation to discipleship as kindly and gently as possible.

Learn from Christ on how to overcome our temptations to our Passions, our Possessions, and our Pride.

You can't help but be drawn to Christ. This encounter with Christ caused the disciple to start faithing in Jesus.

Jesus is just what I need, sometimes it's grace and sometimes it's the truth.

Insider, an outsider, never mind your heart's desire is the same. Christ

If Christ asked you, "What do you want me to do for you?" what would the right response be?

We all can learn how to approach God, Bowing, Begging and Persistent as this woman was.

We are caught between the terror of our finite limitations and the glory of God.

When you encounter Christ, you always get more than you expected.

Looking at what Jesus thinks is best.

Paul's Last Days in Acts

Paul's Stormy Sea Trip

If we are going to have influence on the world we are going to have to be flexible and persistent.

We must recognize our idols of today.

Acts 16-17

Sometimes we drift away from the important things of Christianity.

We always get into trouble when we put God in a Box, he's doing things bigger and better than we have ever imagined.

A serious look at how the Holy Spirit and God put us into situations to minister to others.

Is our church more like a fortress or a posse?

We have this hope as an anchor for the soul

Loving Like Jesus

I believe there is a heaven and a hell and that Jesus will return to judge all people and to establish his eternal kingdom.

Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death.

We know there is a God, but does he shepherd me day to day?

Who is this God of the Bible?