We ought to have confidence that God can work miracles and answer our prayers the way we hope. Small faith can move mountains. We need to pray with confidence and believe in God’s healing touch. At the same time, God does not heal everyone even if they have great faith. We have examples of people who did not get healed (e.g., Paul; other examples in our lives).

It is true Jesus says we ought not to judge others, but He is getting at their hypocrisy. By judging others we find a way to excuse our behavior. At the same time, Jesus says when we can see ourselves clearly, as forgiven people, then we can enter into each other’s lives and in humility, we find ourselves in a position to point out areas of concern and growth in others for their good.

As we Confirm some of our students Pastor Alicia Vela preaches on being Salt & Light in the world.

This is the prevalent belief in religion. Most people understand their religious standing with God is through their performance. The problem is that depending on our human goodness is the biggest barrier to authentic faith in Jesus. Jesus makes it clear that He is the means of our eternal hope.

The answer to this question is a good post-modern one, yes and no. Jesus’ command to “Follow Me” made it less rigid and therefore easier and less burdensome than the Jewish laws of the day. At the same time, Jesus calls us to take up our/His cross and follow Him. Following Jesus gives us a life full of meaning and purpose but it is not easy with the challenges of faithfully following Him in our culture.

Dave Husby, Director of Covenant World Relief, the Evangelical Covenant Church’s humanitarian aid ministry responsible for disaster relief and transformational community development worldwide was with us today.

Acceptance is very difficult for many people because they have been deeply hurt. In spite of who we are and what we have done, we still can experience acceptance in Jesus. This expression of God’s love helps us face life with confidence.

Acceptance is very difficult for many people because they have been deeply hurt. In spite of who we are and what we have done, we still can experience acceptance in Jesus. This expression of God’s love helps us face life with confidence.

Acceptance is very difficult for many people because they have been deeply hurt. In spite of who we are and what we have done, we still can experience acceptance in Jesus. This expression of God’s love helps us face life with confidence.

Acceptance is very difficult for many people because they have been deeply hurt. In spite of who we are and what we have done, we still can experience acceptance in Jesus. This expression of God’s love helps us face life with confidence.