The Good Shepherd is described as having come to give us life, and that more abundantly (John 10:10).  God's intentions toward his children are good, and good only.  But we have to get a revelation about that fact in order to experience His goodness on any wide scale, because everything in the Kingdom is accessed by faith.  This teaching focuses on more reasons why God's people don't experience the abundance that the Good Shepherd intends for His sheep.

Psalm 23 is one of the most well-known passages in the Bible.  But do we know what it really means?  This first teaching in the series study on Psalm 23 examines what it means to make the LORD our Shepherd.

American Christianity is mostly comfort-based in many respects.  We tend to shy away from anything uncomfortable.  But Jesus said that those who are persecuted for righteousness sake are BLESSED!  This teaching examines how those who are persecuted can be blessed, and why enduring trials for the sake of Christ's Name is actually a reason for rejoicing!

There are many facets of being a peace maker that must be considered, perhaps the most important of which is that any claims of being a follower of Christ are illegitimate without pursuing this virtue and attempting to be on good terms with everyone so long as it depends on you.

Jesus said that blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.  But what does it mean to be pure in heart?  How does the Bible define it?  And how does one become pure in heart?  This teaching explores that question, as well as what it means to "see God."  Truly, those who are pure in heart are eligible for a higher level of blessing than those who are not pursuing purity of heart.

How does a person excel in mercy?  Where does mercy come from?  And what does it mean when a person does not have a heart of mercy extended both to people in need and toward those who have wronged us?  These questions and more are fully examined in this important study on the fourth beatitude that Jesus mentioned in His sermon on the mount: Blessed are the merciful.

The Scriptures tell us to stir up the gift of God that is within us.  When we feel our faith waning or out motivation weakening, it's time to do a spiritual re-evaluation.  It's timem to shake off the spiritual lethargy and learn how to hunger and thirst after righteousness.

The cultural definition of meekness has to do with someone who is naturally given to gentleness, shyness, or timidity.  But the Biblical definition paints a very different picture.  Prepare to look yourself in the eyes as you gaze into the mirror of God's Word and see yourself in truth, because true Biblical meekness is a very misunderstood concept in the Body of Christ.