As Christians, we are called to work for the good of our neighbors, those whom God has put in our path who need the love of Jesus. We don't do this simply by inviting people to church, but by loving people in the name of Jesus at home, at work, and everywhere we go.

Need alignment? Whether you find yourself slowly veering off the road of faith, or have a friend or family member who is slipping back into their old way of life, sometimes we need help to get our lives back in line with the gospel.

The Galatian church was being pressured to conform to the customs of the Old Testament to secure their salvation. Paul warned them, and us, that you don’t get saved by getting religion or even just by getting your act together. You get saved by getting Jesus.

The gospel is from God, not from man. Paul gives proof of this by his changed life. And though we may not have a Damascus Road experience like Paul, every one of our stories is a miracle of God's amazing grace. Have you experienced this grace in your life?

In many ways, we Iowans can fall into the same trap as the Galatians. We try to smuggle in our good works with God’s grace when it comes to our salvation. But when we add to the gospel, we lose the gospel and are in danger of losing our very souls.

The end of the world is coming soon, and eternity will be forever. How does that reality make a difference in your daily life?

Jesus' last words can make a lasting impact on our lives! But what did he mean when he cried out, "It is finished," and how does that free us from a life of performance?

Deep down we all long for Eden; we all want to be naked and unashamed. But when we sin, we experience shame, and we spend our whole lives trying to cover it up. Thankfully, in his kindness, God moves toward us and is ready to cover us in Jesus.

Because all human beings are made in the image of God (the Imago Dei), we are called to treat each other with honor and dignity no matter how different our convictions may be. In this cultural moment, the church must rise up and be known for its love and kindness.

Are you still walking down the road of disappointment? Jesus invites us to join him on a better road this year where our hearts can burn with hope as we see Jesus in the Scriptures.