We learn that just as we are citizens of The Kingdom by the mysterious and hidden presence of God within us, so too will the world come to fully acknowledge The Kingdom as its mysterious and hidden presence in the world transforms the word, through love, just as leaven transforms flour.

MATTHEW 13:31-32 // In this parable, we are encouraged by the Kingdom of heaven as present and actively growing, even in times when it seems like God is distant and unseen.

LUKE 18:9-14 // We examine the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector's prayers as it illustrates the difference between faith in personal works and faith in the finished work of Christ to forgive sinners.

LUKE 7:36-50 // We look at the story of the woman that washed Jesus' feet to remind us to examine the way we see and seek Jesus as sinners who have been forgiven much.

MATTHEW 20:1-16 // Through this parable, we explore the generosity of God to believers, not according to merit or expectation, but according to His goodness.

LUKE 10:25-37 // Luke records the story of the good samaritan to teach us to be good neighbors, responding to Jesus, the true good neighbor.

MATTHEW 13:44-52 // We explore the parables of the Kingdon of God and how disciples of the Kingdom are able to live generously, recognizing the value of this treasure.

MARK 4:1-20 // We walk through the parable of the farmer that throws out his seed into an imperfect field and how it relates to the secret of the Kingdom of God given to believers.

LUKE 15:11-32 // We examined the parable of the prodigal son by looking at the sin of both sons, looking closer at how the older son's failure to repent prevented him from celebrating and knowing the goodness of the father.

ROMANS 16:25-27 // Paul sums up his instruction to the Roman church emphasizing the essential thing to keep Christ & the Gospel at the center of our focus.