There are many names for Jesus, but what do they really mean? Discover why He was prophesied to be called is Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace and how that is life-changing for us today. A fresh perspective on the Savior who came to us in the least obvious way - born in a manger to poor parents over two thousand years ago.

One of the prophecied names of Jesus, "Wonderful Counselor" gives hope of a perfect God who not only sympathizes with us in every way but comes to give real help to real people.

Each one of us has been offended and have been left with wounds that cause us to wound others. Some of those wounds are passed from generation to generation. Sometimes just a look can send our thought life spiraling out of control. Jesus warned offences would come but Christ in us shows us a better way to respond and it is freeing.

The temptation to be offended is an ongoing battle. The evil one would like nothing more than to have a church full of Christians who can barely make eye contact with each other because of hurts, either perceived or real. The prescription for this is simple (not easy, but simple).

Each one of us has been offended and have been left with wounds that cause us to wound others. Some of those wounds are passed from generation to generation. Sometimes just a look can send our thought life spiraling out of control. Jesus warned offenses would come but Christ in us shows us a better way to respond and it is freeing.

There is a silent predator behind almost every broken church, broken family and toxic workplace. This predator leaves behind a trail of wounded hearts. We are so used to it's presence that we don't even recognize him. It is the Spirit of Offence.

The Scripture paints the picture that we are God’s ambassadors in this culture (2 Corinthians 5:20). While those who disengage from the world believe they are obeying God, they are living the antithesis of the Gospel. All too often it’s even church programming that dominates the schedules of Christians to the point that there is just no time or energy left in their lives to do the very thing they were created for- to live as redemptive agents of the kingdom of God. It’s great to come to church, but even more so we are called to GO and BE the church.

Sometimes we put a lot of pressure on people to be "saving" people. Isn't that evangelism after all? To A-B-C... Always Be Closing the deal? Nope. The pressure is off. We can trust God the Father with the results because ultimately He is the best evangelist... "No one can come to me (Jesus) unless the Father who sent me draws that person in".

The Scripture paints the picture that we are God’s ambassadors in this culture (2 Corinthians 5:20). While those who disengage from the world believe they are obeying God, they are living the antithesis of the Gospel. All too often it’s even church programming that dominates the schedules of Christians to the point that there is just no time or energy left in their lives to do the very thing they were created for- to live as redemptive agents of the kingdom of God. It’s great to come to church, but even more so we are called to GO and BE the church.

The Scripture paints the picture that we are God’s ambassadors in this culture (2 Corinthians 5:20). While those who disengage from the world believe they are obeying God, they are living the antithesis of the Gospel. All too often it’s even church programming that dominates the schedules of Christians to the point that there is just no time or energy left in their lives to do the very thing they were created for- to live as redemptive agents of the kingdom of God. It’s great to come to church, but even more so we are called to GO and BE the church.