After underlining the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12) for the purpose of helping you live by the values of his kingdom, Jesus now uses two metaphors that will help you picture the ways through which you can bring good news to a desperate world. A sold-out...

As we begin to unpack the Sermon on the Mount, you’ll discover that when you live according the values of Christ’s kingdom, people will be attracted to what you have to offer. They’ll see that Jesus is all about grace. You’ll make Jesus known by...

Storms are a part of life, and they come in all forms. We are going to contrast the sort of peace that the world offers with the peace that Jesus Christ offers. The tension for Christ followers lies in the battle between fixating on the storm OR...

Christmas isn’t really about a cute little baby in a manger. It’s about the cross. It’s about redemption. The stakes are high. The situation is desperate. The world needs a rescuer. But that rescuer isn’t just anyone. It is Jesus Christ.

All around us, people are struggling. The pandemic rages on. Division is real. Confidence in a better future is fading. Where do you turn? The answer is Jesus. He is the only place to find hope.

When being generous is vital to you, lives are changed, and people are saved. That’s what happens when you live the Illuminate Life.

You and I live in troubled times. The world is a frightening place. But be assured that as you make it your life’s goal to help build the kingdom, like the Apostle Paul, you’ll be under the umbrella of God’s sovereign protection. That’s because God...

On Paul’s third missionary journey, the evangelist encountered angry mobs and satanic forces. But still, by the power of God, more souls were continually added to the church. God always won. And as his child, you are a winner. Don’t be distracted by...

The Apostle Paul’s second missionary journey was quite an adventure. Many people were converted to Christianity. But there’s one amazing event that typifies the power of the gospel. God literally shook the walls to make his name known. And as your...