We are told that religion divides. This is true. Human beings are spiritual beings and as such will always seek spiritual understanding and something to worship. Religion will not go away, it can’t be kept to the private realm because it answers the big questions of life.

The people of God have always known that the blessings of God are given for a purpose. We have been blessed to be a blessing. This message will encourage you that not only do we carry a great responsibility—MUCH GIVEN MUCH REQUIRED—but our gracious God has also supplied us with all we need to do the works God requires through His Holy Spirit and His word.

Jesus said, I will build my church. The Church has a blueprint and it is found in Romans 12, Jesus is building his church off the blueprint. The 'foundation' is the Gospel; the 'construction' is through body life; and the 'fit-out' is marked by humility and love. Be encouraged that Jesus is building His church at NorthernLife and we can all be a part of it!

Saying "sorry" can be the hardest thing in the world to do yet it's more often than not the doorway to reconciliation and relational restoration. One of the great apologies in Scripture is found in the encounter of the young prodigal son with his gracious Father. Luke 15 once again provides us with awesome insight into how to deal with each other Christianly.

We all carry baggage. In this message, Jonathan Shanks offers three prayers to check your baggage: Father, please (1) renew my mind; restore what's been lost; and help me release my offender." This message will help you check in some baggage with the Lord and move towards greater freedom in Christ.