When problems arise, don’t ask “Why is this happening to me?” Ask, “Lord, what is this problem teaching me?”

What happens when we play the comparison game? The answer is simple. We begin to grumble against the Lord -- a particularly dangerous sin for Christ-followers.

Most messages on this parable (Luke 8:4-15) discuss it from the standpoint of the 4 soils. I want to look at it in terms of what it teaches us about doing ministry here at resTore ... teaching that challenge us & encourage us.

Persistent prayer honors God because it expresses our complete dependence on him.

Jesus told a sad story about a man who cleaned up his life but left his heart empty & ended up much worse off. Don’t be like him!

What is Ash Wednesday all about? A brief review

See the Vision ... Live the Mission ... Feel the Passion

Imagine starting here: The Lord is my shepherd; I don't need anything more than this.

There are 3 principles in 1 Timothy 5 that great disciples assume for themselves & commit themselves to live by.

The Christian life is on the job training—and the training never ends. Paul told Timothy, "Train yourself to be godly."