In this new series looking at 1st and 2nd Samuel, we start by looking at what it means to be a part of the kingdom of God.

Whether ministering to people and famiies in Senegal or in your local school, work place, or community the recipe is the same: share and show the love of Christ as you invite people into your life.

We live in a world where people are judged by what they wear, where they live, what they look like, and what they have done. However, the Resurrection created an environment where people aren't judged by others but invited to be recipients of God's love and welcomed into our congregations and into God's Kingdom.

If you think extending forgiveness is hard, try asking forgiveness from those who you know you have wronged, hurt, or betrayed.

Extending forgiveness to someone who has wronged you can seem almost impossible. However, we have a God who makes all things possible.

The phrase the Lamb of God is one of the best known titles for Jesus but it is only used twice and both times by the same person and both times for very good reason...and here's the best of the story.

Paul's overarching emphasis to Timothy was to let the teaching from the pulpit guide the culture in the congregation. God has that same message for us today.

Despite the overwhelming cultural view of women as sex objects and lower class citizens, Paul presents God's view of women as valued and worthy of learning about God and becoming disciples who proclaim God's name.

If immorality prevails, there is decay of conscience in the land, the public press lacks moral discretion, the Church is degenratee and worldly, satan rules in our halls of legislation and our politics have become corrupt...the pulpit is responsible for it.

God gives us tools and resources we can use to pray and connect with Him. He also gives us resources to encourage us whilst we await His response to our prayers.