Jesus cannot be Lord of our lives if we don't submit every part of our lives to him. Jesus' question forces us to take an honest look at our own obedience and what it reveals about whom/what we truly worship.

Doubts can propel us toward God or push us away from God. When Jesus asked his disciples about their doubts, he also provided assurance to alleviate their doubts. He does the same for us.

One of Jesus’ most difficult questions was uttered from the cross in despair. Why did Jesus feel forsaken by God, and what does the truth behind his question mean for us?

Jesus' question forces us to think about our priorities and pursuits in life. What does your life say about what you are truly gaining and what you are truly losing?

As we celebrate 100 years as a light in this community, we honor our heritage and renew our calling as we remain connected to Christ.

Fear can block our faith and silence our witness. Anxiety and fear feed us a constant story of bad news. But the gospel of Jesus is good news that fortifies our faith and gives us lasting peace.

Jesus' question gets to the heart of what many of us struggle with—accepting and loving people who are different than us. It's easier to love people who live and look like us. But Jesus calls us to love when it's not always easy.

Jesus asked his disciples what people thought of him not so he could manage their impression of him, but so we could all understand his true identity and its implications on our own identity and calling.

Hiding a lamp works against the very purpose of light, which of course is to shine. Jesus' question forces us to consider what might keep us from letting our lights shine in this dark world.

What our words say we value most in life is not always reflected in our actions. That disconnect is a source of stress and discontent. It is important to connect our faith and values with our actions.