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It's easy to get defensive when we feel attacked. It's easy to love those who love us. But Jesus calls us to love the way God loves... perfectly. Without discrimination looking to the good of everyone. Even those who hate us.

In this time of upheaval and shaking God's people need to remember the fear of the Lord and the goodness of his ways. Seek him today not for his blessings or benefits but because of him.

Even a brief study into church history would demonstrate that the church has had a complicated relationship with politics. In the Book of Revelation, John provides us with some valuable insight into whether the church should meddle in the affairs of the state, and if so, how.

This Father's Day we celebrate who fathers are and we meditate on what it is to be fathered by God. To have God discipline us, draw near to us, and shape us by his fatherly heart.

As Christians we are called to be sons and daughters of God. Often though the enemy will cause us to forget who we really are. It's at these times we need to remember who God has made us to be.

Ever since the beginning of time God has proven his faithfulness. Creation itself testifies to God’s faithfulness. Our own personal testimonies also testify to God’s faithfulness. And finally, God’s faithfulness to his creation has been shown in the provision of a Saviour. Great is God’s faithfulness!

What does healthy community look like in the church? How can we foster the type of unity that will truly impact the world? We were so blessed to have Pastor Colin Stoodley share on this all topic from his wealth of wisdom and experience. Be sure to check it out.

As Peter concludes his letter he gives his summarising thoughts. In light of all the suffering we might go through we should humble ourselves under God's mighty hand. Trusting that he is able to make all things right in the end.

At the end of Peter's letter he exhorts the leaders of the church to serve the church in the same manner as Jesus has. Willingly, not out for greedy gain, and not lording it over those who they have been entrusted with. The authority of an elder is real. But it looks like Jesus the great servant leader.

What do we do when the dream seems so far away or even unachievable?  

Is it time to give up? Let's take a look at the life of Joseph and see how the faithfulness of God takes Joseph from a dream to reality.