The motif of shepherds and sheep is prevalent throughout the Bible. What constitutes good shepherding and Biblical shepherding in the context of a local church? When sheep go missing, is there a good shepherd who doesn't give up on them?

Living for Christ means your lifestyle will be different from most that you interact with on a daily basis. You will experience being an "outsider" at times. What encouragement can you get from the Scriptures?

There are many beautifully decorated Christmas trees. Many ornaments are heirlooms of great value. But there is one tree that defines history, and upon it hung One of infinite value.

The virgin birth of Christ and the Christmas story stands alone among all belief systems for its beautiful uniqueness. Consider the details of His identity, His birth and the reason He was born to die.

Christmas is a time to reflect on the deeper meaning. Most know it is about the birth of Christ, but it's a time to personally reflect on the relevance of Christ to our lives today.

Burdens gone forever. Easy-peasy. Just a stroll in the park. Has that been your experience since the day you were saved? Not mine — and probably not yours either — nor is it the pattern of Scripture.

Orientation simply means the way you lean—the direction you face, and the tendency of your heart. Which way does the current inside you flow—toward the world, or toward the Cross and everything it represents and requires?

The world's smooth functioning depends on GPS technology. It guides billions of devices from ships to dog collars. But long before this technology existed, the original GPS existed and still performs flawlessly today from Heaven.

If the Queen of Sheba was left without breath before Solomon, what will it be like when you stand before the greater than Solomon?

Whether it is our culture now or the one in Babylon, the pressure to conform is intense. The forces to resist are strong in our pursuit of God and faithfulness. If you're good, you will be wanted.