Luke 8:5-15

When we hear the Word of God, do we get distracted by the devil, the trials of life, or the pleasures of the world, or do we listen, retain, and persevere, thus producing good fruit? The Word of God, the seed, is the source of all life.

Isaiah 43:18-19

Throughout Scripture we are told to remember God's faithfulness in the past, but we are also exhorted to move forward with Him. We must not live in the experiences of the past so much, that we miss what God is doing in the present, and what He is planning for the future.

Luke 2:41-52

The Scriptures don't record much about the life of Jesus from his birth to the age of 30, but we look at an account when he was 12 years old, and discover His heart during those years. He was aware that He was to be about His heavenly Father's business. That should also be our motivation daily.

Romans 5:1-5

This Christmas, as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, we have reason to have hope, because the Savior lives. We have hope because of a future with Christ, but can also have hope in the present, because God is working in the seasons of our lives, to conform us to the image of Christ.

Ephesians 2:1-4

As we look at the life of King Ahaz in Isaiah 7, we're challenged to put our trust in God, not in the things of this world. Our sin has separated us from God, but Christ entered the world to bridge the gap between us and God. 

Luke 9:10-23

Luke 14:15-23

In this parable, Jesus makes it clear that God invites everyone to fellowship with Him. His banquet table is filled with good things. Why do we make excuses not to join Him each day, as well as for eternity?

Luke 15:11-22

As we study the parable of the prodigal son, we're reminded that he was a member of the family, who gave into the temptations of the world. Nevertheless, when he repented, and turned back, the father welcomed him. No matter how far we've strayed, repentance brings restoration.

As believers, we sometimes get lost in the drift of life, false doctrine, and sin that takes us away from the gospel of Christ. We have an anchor in Christ and must stand watch against the things that attempt to lead us away.  Message from Hebrews Chapter 1 and 2. 

2 Corinthians 4:6-18

After praying for the persecuted Christians around the world, we learn from Paul's letter to the Corinthians that he endured suffering and persecution by focusing on the love and presence of God, instead of his circumstances. The Lord has promised eternal glories to those who endure.