God desires to be deeply personal with us. He came so close to humanity in the person of Christ and has moved even closer through the Holy Spirit that he has given to us. He has chosen to be so close that he is personally affected by what we say and do.

Words are powerful. They are not neutral. The tongue has the power of life and death. Truly human people not only avoid words that corrupt and kill, they actively speak words that build up, fit the moment and minister grace.

Ephesians continues this week with a look at work and Paul issues us a high challenge: Don’t steal anymore, rather work to give to those in need. In this message we explore how we steal with our work, and then examine how God would have us work.

Sin makes people think crazy things ... when Jesus speaks to people it makes them new.

There are many pressures that threaten to mess with the church - it can only stand strong when those within it consistently speak the truth to one another in love.