We have all become cynics, even those who were once optimistic. Jesus foes not leave us there.

Oliver Wendell Holmes declared "Most people are willing to take the Sermon on the Mount as a flag to sail under, but few will use it as a rudder by which to steer." As we look at these final two verses, we explore the difference between the disciplines and the crowd, followers of Christ and the world.

This week Ellen explores chapter three of Scott Sauls' book, A Gentle Answer

Is your faith built on rock or sand? The work we do in spiritual formation is tough but necessary. There are tools for asking difficult questions. IF you wait until the rains begin to fall, it is often too late.

Ellen looks this Sunday at chapter 2 - He Reforms the Pharisee in Us

The discourse on the Kingdom of God ends with Chapter 7, Verse 12, which we know as "The Golden Rule." What follows is three warnings. These are not threats but choices every disciple will make in his/her journey. Today we look at the first two.

Ellen looks at chapter one of Scott Saul's book, A Gentle Answer

Seek, ask, and knock. These are all active verbs. Jesus uses these words to talk about communicating with God. Just as we do is right for our children, so God wants to do what is right for you.

This week Ellen explores the Introduction to A Gentle Answer: Our "Secret Weapon" in an Age of Us versus Them

We judge each other. Even though we know we should not do it, we do it anyway? Why? It is a good question and it reveals more about us than the person we are judging.