Looking for a better life? Staying connected to God means having the breath of God (Spirit) breathe through us. With Him, we have abundant life now and eternal life to come.

The allure of independence and the attraction of "fake vines" can disconnect us from what we need most. Apart from the true vine, we will continually struggle.

We often measure our value by what we produce. But as we abide in Christ, our focus should be connection before production.

The King's authority will culminate in his glorious return one day. When he returns, everything and everyone will be placed under his feet. Are you prepared for the King's return?

When confronted with his identity as king and the nature of his kingdom, Jesus pointed beyond this world. As citizens of God's kingdom, we set our hearts and minds on things above.

Jesus lowered himself and "made himself nothing" as he put on flesh and came to live among us. After his death, God raised him up--back to life and into the heavenly realms by his own side. What does it mean that he is now above all?

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus revealed the upside down nature of God's kingdom. Life in His kingdom means having our lives ordered by a different set of priorities and principles.

Prophecy pointed to the One who would occupy the throne of David, but the coming King received a mixed reception by the people. What is your response to the long-awaited King of kings?

Although we find ourselves in a daily struggle with the devil, the flesh and the world, we are assured that nothing can separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. We have victory in Jesus!

God provides protective armor for our spiritual battle--an Impenetrable defense against the assaults of the evil one. We stand with God grateful and guarded.