Johnny Cash said, 'Life is rough so you gotta be tough.' If that's true, then what kind of toughness works in facing the roughness of life? The spiritual fruit of forbearance produces in us the resilience we all need.

Matthew 18:21-35

Is it possible to really live life better? Paul shows us that we really can experience the joy-filled, peaceful life that we were made for.

Philippians 4:1-9

Love has entered the world.  Widely misunderstood and rejected, it cannot be overcome, it never fails and is growing in and through every follower of Jesus Christ.

Luke 15.1-3, 11b-32

The mark of a transformed life is the fruit of the Spirit.

Galatians 5:13-26

As we believe and faithfully follow Christ, our lives are changed and we become the people God created us to be.

John 1:29-42

Your heavenly Father has a wonderful purpose for your life, filled with blessings. Are you ready to receive? King David and King Jesus display characteristics vital for being ready.

Matthew 3:13-17

Whatever we face as we enter this new year, we can know God's peace and the blessing of His presence, which dispels our worries and fears.

Luke 2:8-21

Who was the baby in the manger? What difference does it make, anyway?

Matthew 1:18-25

Jesus is the light of mankind. As we look back on 2016 and also to the future, we do so as people alight with the life of Christ in us.

John 1.1-9

Advent reminds us that when Christ returns he’s going to sort everything out - including us! Best to be prepared.

Matthew 3:1-12