Whether you are hearing for the first time or the one-thousandth time, Jesus, loves you. He is the Son and the image of the invisible God and He desires a relationship with you.

The Father has transferred us from the kingdom of darkness to the kingdom of His beloved son. This act of transfer is definite; it happens permanently, and it is in this assurance that we can rest, knowing that we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. 

God redeems His people, we trust in that truth through Christ. Sometimes we might just be in the middle of our stories, awaiting the promised redemption. Hold fast, for He is for you, He is with you, and He loves you.

The Lord, whether in this lifetime or the next, will bring justice for His people. We hope in Christ, who paid the debt we owed, until we are fully redeemed and together with Him in heaven.  

When we remember and re-remember God's faithfulness and goodness to us, our hearts are glad,  our spirits rejoice and we offer praises and blessings back to Him.

In troubled times, we seek the Lord for faith to continue on and strength to persevere. Hope is near and the story of Esther echos the story of Jesus as He gave His life for His people.

Sometimes it seems to get worse before it gets better, but by the Lord's sovereignty, He works all things for His glory and the good of His people. 

Seemingly senseless and sinful human actions set the stage for the Lord's redemptive purposes. 

The story of Ruth is also our story - we await the Lord's redemption while holding on to the hope of the greater story told through Christ. 

God answers the question, "Who are you?" He redeems His children and provides for our needs.