Luke 5:27-32. Through Jesus, we are able to experience the type of love that we all long for. The story of Levi is a great example of this love expressed through grace and belonging, and the impact it can have on a person’s life.

I Corinthians 15:42-44. What happens to us when we die? Tens of thousands of people around the world have had near-death experiences and come back to life to report what they experienced outside of their bodies. Their reports are very similar to each other, and they align with much of how the Bible describes the afterlife.

Matthew 6:16-18. Throughout the Bible, we see individuals and groups of people fasting, refraining from food to pursue God. Even Jesus fasted, and he expected his followers to fast, but only if they fasted in for specific reasons.

Mark 2:23-28. The Sabbath is meant to be a blessing, not a burden. While Christians are not obligated to keep the Sabbath, they would be foolish not to keep the Sabbath. We keep the Sabbath when we make time to stop, rest, and delight.

Psalm 119:9-11. What can we do to overcome the obstacles of temptation and doubt in our walk with God? We hide God's word in our heart by remembering the past and remembering His promises.

Matthew 1:1-6. Matthew starts his gospel with the genealogy of Jesus, and he deliberately includes the details that point to why he wrote this gospel. He points to the story of David and Bathsheba to show that God's grace is greater than our sin. God was faithful to the promise he made to David because God keeps His promises no matter what.

Matthew 1:1-5. Matthew starts his gospel with the genealogy of Jesus, and he deliberately includes the details that point to why he wrote this gospel. He points to the story of Rahab, the prostitute, to show that God's grace is greater than the law. She received a new label in Christ, as do we.

Matthew 1:1-3. Matthew starts his gospel with the genealogy of Jesus, and he deliberately includes the details that point to why he wrote this gospel. He points to the story of Judah to show that God's love and acceptance does not depend on what we do for Him, but on what He has done for us.

James 5:13-20. Suffering is inevitable, but it can be profitable if we stay faithful to God. When suffering becomes overwhelming, we need the prayer and support of others to help us remain faithful.

James 5:1-11. The way of the world is to get all you can any way that you can with the aim of living a life of luxury and self indulgence on earth. The way of God is to wait patiently for Jesus's promised return and to live for eternal rewards in heaven.