Children naturally imitate their parents, and where the bond between them is warm and strong, this imitation is even stronger and more intentional. We have been adopted by our loving heavenly Father who paid a great price for us, so it is natural that we should seek to please him and be more and more like him. Those who are not His will not make a practice of obeying him. What will the balance of your life testify? Do you make a practice of sinning, or of pleasing the Father?

Children naturally imitate their parents, and where the bond between them is warm and strong, this imitation is even stronger and more intentional. We have been adopted by our loving heavenly Father who paid a great price for us, so it is natural that we should seek to please him and be more and more like him. Those who are not His will not make a practice of obeying him. What will the balance of your life testify? Do you make a practice of sinning, or of pleasing the Father?

John's church faced false teaching, and he wrote to warn some and reassure others. True followers of Christ do not walk in darkness; they are growing in the knowledge of God, obedience to him, and love for his people. People who are not growing in knowledge, righteousness, and love are demonstrating that there is something very wrong in their spiritual life. What do you find when you examine your life, and what should you do about it?

John's church faced false teaching, and he wrote to warn some and reassure others. True followers of Christ do not walk in darkness; they are growing in the knowledge of God, obedience to him, and love for his people. People who are not growing in knowledge, righteousness, and love are demonstrating that there is something very wrong in their spiritual life. What do you find when you examine your life, and what should you do about it?

Pastor Ben begins our new series on 1 John, "Because He First Loved Us."

Pastor Ben begins our new series on 1 John, "Because He First Loved Us."

The church in Acts 4 faced severe challenges from a society that did not welcome talk of Jesus. In the face of hostility, they were faithful to preach the gospel with boldness, maintain a spirit and culture of unity amongst themselves, and practice an unheard-of degree of generosity. Will those descriptions fit Prairie View in 2014 and beyond?

The church in Acts 4 faced severe challenges from a society that did not welcome talk of Jesus. In the face of hostility, they were faithful to preach the gospel with boldness, maintain a spirit and culture of unity amongst themselves, and practice an unheard-of degree of generosity. Will those descriptions fit Prairie View in 2014 and beyond?

Even when he was still growing up, Jesus provoked lots of different responses - curiosity, hostility, polite respect. But there were a few who recognized he was God's Deliverer, sent to save his people from their sins - and from these people, he received worship. How will YOU respond to Jesus?

Even when he was still growing up, Jesus provoked lots of different responses - curiosity, hostility, polite respect. But there were a few who recognized he was God's Deliverer, sent to save his people from their sins - and from these people, he received worship. How will YOU respond to Jesus?