There are various things that contribute to our thoughts of not being able to measure up to a task. These can plague us for a lifetime without a "thought antidote" from someone we respect.

There are four essentials in using the gifts God gives us to serve Him.

God has given Jesus followers some incredible gifts to help us serve effectively in His kingdom and wherever we choose to live and work. Too few acknowledge these gifts, try to develop them, or even try to use them.

One of the things God does in His Word is give us the perspective we don't have on our own. This is one of those Bible passages where we often don't have a clue what's really going on in us and around us.

A look at Eve, the first mother.

We come to experience the presence of God together - to connect with God.

One of the things the first church was devoted to was prayer. Some of these prayers were in quiet moments alone and others were in group settings. Let's learn from some of the prayers in the early church.

The church is to be a place where in-depth friendships and life-long relationships are established. Romans 12:10 says that we are to be devoted to one another in brotherly love.

The Bible is God's inspired words to us. He shows us how to be saved and where to find wisdom. Only when studied and applied does the Bible help us as God intends. Both the messengers and the listeners have a responsibility in a public setting.

The Ark of the Covenant was the only piece of furniture in the Most Holy Place of the tabernacle. God offers us what we don't deserve when we approach Him with our need that can't be met any other way. Today and every day we celebrate God's mercy.