Those who are born again become part of a community shaped by the Word of God. This community must be led and empowered by the Word.

We must fix our eyes on future grace and live faithfully today. We live faithfully by emulating our Father's holiness and living reverently.

Our trials require context. Having context enables us to rejoice in our trials. It keeps God-given privileges on our radar.

We are exiles, but we have “living hope” because God has taken the initiative and He will finish what He started.

We will celebrate the grace we have received through Jesus, as well as the opportunities we have been given to share this grace with people all over the world.

We have a mission, and it defines who we are, what we do, and how we measure success. We can’t improve on the Good News, the Great Commandment or the Great Commission.

As we start another semester, God has put a good path in front of us. Here are the six critical steps we need to achieve our mission.

God is not indifferent to the evil or the suffering of His creatures—he cares! We should be both comforted and confronted by this reality. We must end our own indifference to those created in the image of God.

Salvation belongs to the Lord. He is a compassionate Father who hears us, disciplines us, and rescues us. Sometimes, as in the case of Jonah, he saves us in unexpected ways.

Although he is not even named, the real Protagonist works behind the scenes to rescue his people. It’s not that they have good luck; it’s that they have a gracious God. It’s not coincidence; it’s providence.