For a local church body to stay focused and moving together toward the finish line, it is vital that we stay balanced, centered in the middle of the narrow road of ministry, avoiding the distractions of the extreme edges on either side.

When we feel persecuted for being like Jesus, it's reassuring to know we are in good company. Knowing that God is pleased with us should more than compensate for feeling rejected by others.

When we feel persecuted for being like Jesus, it's reassuring to know we are in good company. Knowing that God is pleased with us should more than compensate for feeling rejected by others.

Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called Sons of God.

Despite living in a morally polluted world, it is possible to live a blessed life with a pure conscience and a constant awareness of God's presence

Despite living in a morally polluted world, it is possible to live a blessed life with a pure conscience and a constant awareness of God's presence

The dichotomy of mercy is simple… it's much easier to receive than give. However, there are good reasons to be merciful: practical reasons, “mercenary” reasons, and evangelical reasons.

Being spiritually hungry and thirsty is a sign of spiritual health. To preserve that healthy appetite we must avoid spiritual “junk food” and maintain the spiritual disciplines of a wholesome diet and exercise ��" “right living”.

What do people who are not part of the church think about the church?

Our dog-eat-dog world calls for self-confidence and self-promotion. Jesus calls us to trust in Him and to humble ourselves before others. Matthew 5:5 “Blessed are

the meek, for they will inherit the earth.”