Sometimes we need to override our feelings and make the choices that lead us to flourish. Rejoice. Pray. Thank.

Jesus helps us to get clear on what rest really means.

You were created for good works that have eternal impact and you will flourish if you do.

The church that Jesus died for and leads.

God's design for the flourishing of the world includes family.

When Jesus saves people He makes them God's children. This transformation gives us a new standing of life in God and a new standard of living from God. The promise and command to reach maturity brings about God's best in every area of life - especially in loving others.

The law restrained people from going beyond in retaliation. Jesus goes beyond in giving grace.

In relationships and marriage in particular, God's good intentions are experienced when we are the kind of people who keep their commitments.

Jesus gets to the heart of the matter as he reinforces God's intention on the subject of sex.

"Unless your righteousness exceeds that of the Scribes and Pharisees," sets a pretty high bar for anyone who wants to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. In an effort to flesh that out, Jesus starts by tackling the topic of "Murder".