The first important lesson any person in faith should learn is this basic truth: love God with every part of you! This is the definition of worship.

Worshiping God involves being ready and willing to give up ourselves completely to Him, so that our earthly and eternal purpose will reflect the love God deserves.

The message of our modern culture suggests that we, as individuals, are the ones responsible for shaping our purpose in the world. When God looks at you and I, He sees a picture of a beautiful creation that has value way beyond our own efforts. God's calling for us is centered on Him, but are we ready and willing to listen?

We live in a society that is always shouting me first, 2000 years ago the disciples were living in the same type of society. The idea of self promotion and always getting ahead is appealing to our humanity. But what does Jesus say about being first?

As Jesus called the unclean spirits out of the demon possessed man, he also calls the unclean spirits out of every child of God. This calling isn’t to leave us empty but to fill us in a way that only Jesus can.

Living out the Christian life is not about what you do for God, it's about what God does through you.

You are a fisherman. You may not have known that, but as a follower of Christ He has made you a fisher of men. So then the question is, if we are not fishing, are we really following Jesus?

The teaching of the Sabbath unfolds a much bigger truth than the designated day of Christian worship or whether or not you can mow your lawn on that day. The Sabbath is about finding the true rest that all of us need, a rest that comes from and is found in Jesus.

Experiencing and understanding forgiveness is crucial to being set free from our past and moving forward to fulfill our God-given mission as children of God.

Testing from God is not a matter of punishment or chastening, it's a matter of revealing and refining.

Fear is a powerful emotion that brings anxiety and robs us of the life God wants us to lead. God gives us a clear answer to overcome the worry, anxiety and fear that we all face.