The truth of Jesus’ gospel offended people. But he stayed faithful to the message God had for him. Where is God inviting you to turn the Kingdom upside down?

Jesus' miracle of Resurrection in the town of Nain was not just for the benefit of those present, but it was also a powerful reminder to all of us that "whoever believes in Jesus will never perish but have eternal life."

Faith is putting your trust in a God who loves you so much He sent His Only Son to die on the cross to pay the penalty for your sin in order to have a relationship with you. It means we may not know the outcome, but we trust the One who does, that His love for us far outweighs anything and everything we may face in this world.

What exactly are we keeping in our hearts, today? Take a moment to look inside, Jesus tells us, as it will come out of our mouths and spill into our lives.

Today, we’re looking into the life of Jesus and His message in Luke 6:17-26. To give a little context, Jesus has just finished driving out demons, healing lepers and forgiving sinners. News is spreading about this symbol of good fortune and crowds are gathering just to touch Him, hoping for some kind of lucky charm.

In a culture that’s ready to quickly blame, accuse, and find fault, maybe we’re called instead to ignore that behavior and simply love people around us the best way we can one moment to the next.

Ever find yourself stuck adding up past mistakes which can lead to a sense of unworthiness? Jesus reminds us that he is here to remove all that and our past does not define us.

Today may you not conform to the world rather be transformed by the renewing of your mind. May God give you the strength and courage to live unapologetically as who He made you to be and to share your faith with the world! May you be an influencer to the influenced.

If I am a child of God, then why in the world am I going through this health crisis… this relational heartbreak… this financial reversal… this personal struggle? Remember who God says you are! If you believe in the dark, what God revealed to you in the light, you will not only endure the temptation, but you will stand in the power of Christ's Resurrection on Easter Sunday!

While we enjoy the things God has given to us in this world, may we keep things in perspective, never allowing earthly pleasures to get in the way of our Kingdom purpose.