The way of Jesus is the way of sacrifice and the way of JOY. Are you in? Jesus people are empowered by the Spirit to be ready to serve, begin to give, dying to self and then bearing a lot of fruit!

God is love and God is also holy. God’s “wrath” toward sin is a reflection of that love and holiness. Humans have to be re-made to be an accurate reflection of God’s Love and Holiness. It’s that kind of transformation that transforms the world.

Most people believe that love is conditional, that it is based on their behavior. Thus, most people believe that God loves them only when they are good. Jesus told of a God who loves without condition—a God who even loves sinners.

We do not earn God’s love, favor, forgiveness, or acceptance. God is generous and gives them to us freely. Check the link here for the video and resources to explore the Generosity of God https://thebibleproject.com/explore/generosity/

If Jesus trusted his Father—even as he entered into his suffering—you and

I can do the same.

Most people want to change, but fail - NOT because they are not trying but because they are not training properly. We need to change the environment in which we are training and that begins with our stories.

Our beliefs determine our action every day of the week. What you believe about God is the most important thing about you. In this new year, set your sights on the great God who has called you into his family.

What story are you in this Christmas? How does Jesus’ birth resolve your story? How did Jesus’ birth resolve the story of Israel and what does it mean that he is hope for all the world?