God chose us. Out of love, He gives us freedom to choose Him. And He gives us a chance to lead others to Him by our choices.

Christians are meant to be Humanity 2.0. We are called and enabled to have a better connection to God, and display Him more clearly.

God is the idealized father. He's present with us. He protects us. He sacrifices for us - His pride, His life. He truly loves us.

The Gideons do more than pass out Bibles: they introduce people to Jesus. We heard amazing stories of their ministry this morning.

The local church was meant to be an embassy. It is not only to represent Heaven, but be God's base of operations in the community.

If we ignore God's difficult teachings, we deny ourselves God's spiritual healing. Trust Him, and follow His guidance.

As the brain moves the body, so Christ should move us. Is His signal getting through? Strengthen it by following His call.

Are your reflexes like Jesus'? What is your first, reflexive reaction to pain? To hardship? To good things? To God's promises?

Do you have a pulse? God's heart beats for the stranger and the lost. God's heart is driven by love. Is yours?

Breath is a sign of life and a symbol for connection with God. Is your breath shallow? Is your vision dim? Is life suffocating?