Following Christ doesn't mean life is easy. Putting his words into practice gives us the foundation we need when the inevitable storms arrive.

Why do Christ followers come together in what we know as the Church? What is the purpose of the Church? The purpose is to grow us more and more into the image of Christ.

Is language learning worth the hassle? Yes. Will there ever be a time we don't make mistakes in speaking a foreign language? No. Keep practicing, but not toward perfection.

Words and works aren't the litmus test of our salvation, but being known by Christ. Do you know Jesus? Does he know you?

Why do we try to imagine God, when His Word is full of descriptions and insight into his character and nature? Put your imagination aside and read the Bible.

You just want to tell people the good news of Jesus, but stuff keeps happening. Sometimes, it's the crises that bring the most open doors to witness. 

There will always be people who are seeking followers. Our job as Christians is to watch and not be too quick to fall in line. Jesus says it's all about the fruit.

The Transformed Life means that whether our knowledge is great or small, our actions will reflect the One we know, which is much more valuable.

When all seems dark and dreary, look for the color and light God brings to remind you that he's with you through it all, and then thank him.

As Jesus progresses in his sermon, it appears his way gets more and more narrow and difficult to follow: That's because it is.