Claiming that God is on your side in war or in politics is controversial, wrong, and dangerous. God’s side is the Gospel.

How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard.

Rest from work seems nice, and though there will always be difficulty, trouble, and toil, Jesus offers the tools to make things just a little easier.

Two verses, that’s it, but packed with so much; Mark hangs his Gospel on the wilderness, 40 days, wild animals, and testing of one faithful Israelite.

Celebrating the gifts of Pentecost; nothing wrong with admiring or celebrating God-given talent. But is that how we determine human value? Our culture does.

Gratitude serves – showing itself in daily life and in church life; even when it’s difficult, and even when it takes your time.

Gratitude obeys – working through the Holy Spirit, who comes alongside, teaching us to be like Christ by reminding us what Jesus said.

Gratitude loves in the way of Jesus. The driving force of love is self-sacrifice, not self-service. Gratitude truly loves.