Pruning + Remaining = Fruitful.

Joseph of Arimathea was prominent, rich and too scared of what other would think to declare his faith in Christ publicly. Until he saw Jesus die. Jesus' death and resurrection changes us.

First Century Christians were feeling pressure to conform to societal norms and not put Jesus first. So do we. But through the book of Revelation, God reminds us that the real battle is bigger than our immediate circumstances and that ultimately, God wins.

Every Christian has an important part to play in God's work.

On our own, we lose perspective. But with Christ, our worst moments can be our best ones. Matthew 5:3-12

When we lose perspective the routines of faith can get into a rut. But we can get our passion back by remembering what's at stake.

Don't take for granted what God has granted.

The Holy Spirit filled and empowered the early church, breaking down cultural barriers between people. What barriers is the Holy Spirit breaking down in you?

As we get to know the Jesus of the Gospels, we leave behind the Jesus of our pre-conceptions about Jesus and discovers a Jesus that is wild, beautiful and absolutely real.

Why read the Bible? We read God's Word to know God's heart and to hear God's call.