Paul’s example of being “content” with the hardest things in his life is a strong challenge to us. How can we get to the place where we can “think well of” the thorn in our flesh? 2 Corinthians 12:7-11

The fact that God is present with us all the time is not always encouraging to think about. How do we deal with the hard questions related to God’s presence where evil is being done? Psalm 139

The grace of God revealed in Exodus 34:6-7 is enough to break generational chains of sin and forgive anything you’ve done - if you will just draw near. Also: does God punish children for their parents’ sin?

We think of anxiety as a problem to be solved by whatever means necessary, but God can use it to draw us closer to himself. 1 Peter 5:6-8

In the introduction to our summer series on drawing near to God we saw the beautiful truth that Jesus has opened the way for us to draw near to God. But we hold back and put up our own barriers, and so we waste the access that Christ has led us into...

Prayer and encouragement—two essential activities in the spiritual battle that is the Christian life. We talk about how to see these as part of our warfare together. Ephesians 6:19-24.

The most well-armed and highly trained soldier will still fall in battle if he is not cultivating watchfulness. Prayer is not just a privilege, it’s a necessary part of fighting the battle we’re called into. Ephesians 6:18-20.

God has given us everything we need to fight the fight he has called us to. What does it mean to take seriously the responsibility to put on the armor of God? The Battle of San Jacinto provides a fitting backdrop to the discussion. Ephesians 6:14-15

The Christian is called to fight a spiritual battle. It can be scary to think about it, but God has given everything we need to fight successfully. Ephesians 6:10-13

Being a faithful worker in the workplace is less about getting stuff done and making money, and more about displaying Christ in every corner of your life. Whoever we may work for, we are slaves to Christ. Ephesians 6:5-9.