We know the Good Shepherd is always with us, to help us, guide us and transform us, keeping us on the right path and never leading us astray. (Psalm 23)

Thanksgiving is an attitude of life, not a momentary gratitude. It is woven richly into the whole of Colossians, so lets read some of these passages together. (1 Colossians)

Are you content? Jesus is where our contentment lies, and Jesus is also the means of our contentment. (1 Tim 6, 2 Cor 12, Phil 4, Hebrews 13:5)

Our ultimate goal in life is to manifest the glory of God: to give God glory. Wherever we are now, what we want to move toward is a greater manifestation of the glory in our lives. (Various scriptures)

It might surprise you, but God says that sometimes he will not listen to our prayers. The reason is that we have idols in our hearts. What are these idols? and how can we identify and remove them? (Ez 14:1-3)

One new Eden, Two reasons why church matters, and Three actions to take (Psalm 122)

When we read the story of the birth of Jesus, we know it so well yet often miss the rich references to the Spirit. Since the last of the prophets 400 years previously, the Jews had been waiting, and now he is moving again in power. Look in the mirror and know you are part of the new creation through the Spirit alive within you. He is the power of God on earth. (Various scriptures)

Understanding the Old Testament Part 40 (Various scriptures) Rather than being someone who was hidden till Pentecost, the Holy Spirit was an active agent in the Old Creation, worked tirelessly to prepare the way for Jesus, and is now working in us, bringing dry bones to life in the New Creation.

The options we have a. Come to God on our own terms b. Put on the free gift of Jesus Christ and wear him. Choose the second one, daily! It is not what I have done, but what he has done, cancelling out my shame (Matt 22 & 23)

What is Jesus talking about when he tells people to build their house on the rock? How do we actually do this? Because for certain, storms will come! (Luke 6:46-49 & Rom 8:38-39)