Why Pray? God’s Heart for Us

Why don’t we pray? What reasons do you have for not praying more?

Maybe you find yourself feeling frustrated, discouraged, or guilty when the thought of prayer is mentioned. Maybe you believe in God but you live as if...

A single verse that concludes the communion gathering in the upper room and sends the group on to the Garden of Gethsemane - What’s in that verse? Where can a single verse send us in scripture?

Mystery meetings, unrecorded conversations, and an encouragement for the path ahead. John 21:1-19 gives a view into the relationship between Peter and Jesus.

When Life Gets Hard, Trust in The Lord. He’s Got You!

In our series Ablaze, we share from Scriptures which have significantly impacted our lives and thinking. Today’s text is one of the foundational passages of the Bible. In Genesis 12:1-3 God calls Abraham, establishing their eternal covenant and...

Overwhelmed, Jesus, in his full humanity, pursues the Father.

The nation of Judah undoubtably asked this question when Nebuchadnezzar wiped out nearly everything and carried them off to Babylon. Today we’ll look at what we can learn from the words of the prophet Jeremiah when things look bleak.

Jesus takes 3 disciples on a walk, Peter opens his mouth, and we consider it foolishness. Was it?

In this text (1 Thessalonians 2:1-12), Paul gives us a glimpse into what his ministry looked like as he writes to remind the church in Thessalonica why they lived as they did. Paul is hoping that by exposing his motives and by using his ministry as...

What does it mean to have a personal relationship with God and not just follow a set of religious rules? What does it look like to truly "draw near" to God?