The world does not like the idea of grace because it thinks we will abuse Jesus’ gift. The funny thing is that Jesus doesn’t mind. He isn’t afraid of giving the prodigal son a kiss instead of a lecture, a party instead of probation. It was the older brother, the Pharisees, who worry about these things. To them, Jesus says, "Cut that out! Your brother was dead and he's alive again. The name of the game from now on is resurrection, not bookkeeping."

Is God faithful to His promises? The answer is YES!

Is God faithful to His promises? The answer is not yes and no. The answer is always YES!

Whether it is real or imaginative, worry has a powerful affect over us. If we think we have a bomb in our hands, simple words will not work. And if we do have a bomb in our hands, simple words will not work. Even Jesus’ words about the lilies don’t completely help because lilies do not have mortgages. However, your heavenly father knows this. He knows your needs. He is a loving father who constantly gives you more than you deserve. Seek the kingdom of God. Seek Christ. See in him the love of the f

Do you hear the Great Commission as a burden or invitation? This is an important question because when mission is a burden one gives a burden’s effort. However, when mission is an invitation, saturated by the love of Christ, it accomplishes everything.

Do you hear the Great Commission as a burden or invitation? This is an important question because when mission is a burden one gives a burden’s effort. However, when mission is an invitation, saturated by the love of Christ, it accomplishes everything.

Pentecost is God is pouring out the fullness of the Spirit upon the world so that all who call on the name of the Lord will be saved.

How could the disciples have joy knowing Jesus was ascending to the father? How could they not. For they were seeing what kings had longed to see. They were seeing God’s plan of salvation in the flesh. Even more, they were now part of God’s plan of salvation as they were to preach to gospel to the ends of the earth. Of course they could not do it alone. They needed the spirit. Jesus promised the spirit. Jesus also raised his nail pierced hands to bless them. And Jesus would come to them, in the breaking of