What does it mean to "honor our mothers"? And what is the connection between honoring mothers and "living long in the land in which God gives to us"? Could it be that honoring motherhood itself is vital to our nation's survival? (Exodus 20.12)

The disciples found themselves caught in a storm with a Jesus who was asleep in the back of the boat, seemingly not even caring that His friends were in trouble. Upon waking up, He chastised them for their lack of faith, but how can we be expected to faith in God during a storm if it appears that He is asleep at the wheel?

God demonstrates His love towards us in the Easter Story, but His love is more than a story to understand. God wants us to be rooted and grounded in His love, but what does that mean and how can we experience it? (Ephesians 3.14-21, April 27, 2014)

It's because of God's great love for us that there even is an Easter story to tell. But what is the quality of that love? How does God love us? (1 John 3.1-10, April 20, 2014)

One of the most shocking statements that one human could make to another is this: "God loves you." Doesn't sound all that shocking? It will after you read Ephesians 2.1-7. (April 6, 2014)

Why should believers want to give gifts to God that will make Him smile? What kind of gifts do we give? And how do we give these gifts to God? (March 30, 2014)

"Giving Gifts That Make God Smile" Series, Week 2. (Acts 11.27-30, March 23, 2014)

God's people have always been compelled to give gifts to God, but not all gifts make God smile. What does it mean to give a gift to God that makes Him smile? (Genesis 4.1-7, March 16, 2014)

We often read the Parable of the Sower and hear it as a challenge to examine ourselves as to what type of soil we might be. But the Parable is also an encouraging word to those who are working alongside the Master Sower to sow the word. (Mark 4.1-34, March 9, 2014)

to be part of God's family means to "do the will of God." But what exactly does that mean? How can I discover God's will for my life? (Mark 3.31-35, March 2, 1014)