James opens his book, not by identifying himself as Jesus's brother, but as a servant of the Lord Jesus Christ, an identity that should direct the actions of every believer.

As we make Easter plans, we cannot forget the reason we celebrate: the life, death, burial, and resurrection of our Saviour.

Jesus's entrance into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday reveals a great deal about who He was. Likewise, the manner in which He was received reveals much about the heart of man.

Nearly every Christian feels nervous at just the thought of sharing their faith. However, as Paul instructs the believers in Rome, we have no reason to fear or be ashamed, for we have been given the gospel message that "is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes".

With the definition, structure, and authority of the family having been under attack for some time now, it is critical we remain true to how God ordered the family to operate.

The final chapters of Nehemiah present tale of two cities. In chapter 12, we find a city praising God whose joy echoed far beyond the wall of Jerusalem. But upon his return away from the city, Nehemiah is forced to display his passion in another way as he confronts the people for how they have begun to stumble back into the sins of the past.

In Nehemiah 11, the Israelites cast lots to see who would be required to move into the holy city of Jerusalem but also mentions the "people blessed all the men who willingly offered to live in Jerusalem". Even more today through Christ, that blessing still exists for those that draw near to God.

We are born with wicked and deceitful hearts, but we do not need to stay there. Transformed by Christ, we are given a new heart, one that should move us to follow Him no matter what.

Amid an evil, corrupt world, Noah lived righteously and through his obedience, God used him to save the world. Still today, we are called to live like Noah, a righteous people obedient to Christ shining our light into the world.

Grace is not earned. But having been shown grace, the Israelites respond in Nehemiah 10, with obedience, signing their names and pledging themselves to a renewal of their covenant with God.