Advent is a reminder that God's presences with us means we can live free and empowered.

Advent is a time to celebrate peace on earth, but it is also a reminder that the church will be called into account for the way we have built upon the foundation of Jesus Christ.

Advent is a season of waiting. How can we use this time to develop the virtue of Holy Patience?

We end our study of Ephesians 1-3 by exploring what it looks like for the church to answer the call to praise God.

As Paul prays, we are reminded that God is a worthy king because of his wisdom, power and accessibility

Paul describes himself as 'kneeling' before the Father in prayer for the Ephesians. What does this note on posture teach us about proper prayer?

Paul could be joyful in his suffering because he was driven by something bigger than personal, immediate comfort. What about us?

In Ephesians 3, Paul identifies one of purposes of the church is to be an exhibit which displays the priorities and plan of God. In what ways can we as individuals and communities step into this?

Paul knew that he had been called to something big, but at times felt underqualified, undeserving and vulnerable. What can we learn from his willingness to step forward in faith?

By looking at Paul's own journey from a strictly observant Jewish Pharisee to someone advocating Gentile equality, we are able to see the profound nature of the change he was entrusted with. As we look into the ways it changed his own reading of scripture, we can learn how we should approach this same sacred, inspired text.