After his resurrection from the dead, Jesus came to his disciples and said to them, “Peace be with you.” His peace gives us freedom from fear and doubt, and freedom for purpose.

With regard to the sacrament of the Lords's supper, the Westminster Larger Catechism states that believers "affectionately meditate on his death and sufferings, and thereby stir up themselves to a vigorous exercise of their graces; in judging themselves, and sorrowing for sin; in earnest hungering and thirsting after Christ, feeding on him by faith, receiving of his fullness, trusting in his merits, rejoicing in his love, giving thanks for his grace; in renewing of their covenant with God, and love to all the saints."

Palm Sunday is a celebration of the triumphal entry into Jerusalem of the promised Messiah and the Son of God who had come to bring peace. The apostle and gospel writer John writes that by believing in Jesus, the long-awaited King who defends the vulnerable, gathers the broken and exhausts violence, we “may have life in his name” (John 20:31).

The turning point in Jesus' life can become a turning point in our lives–marked by Jesus' invitation to us to come, see and walk, and the opportunity he gives to go and share.

The apostle Paul concludes 1 Thessalonians reinforcing the importance of the Church being marked by holiness as it awaits the second coming of Christ, a theme introduced earlier in the letter (1 Th. 3:12). This time he adds these reassuring words: “He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it” (1 Th. 5:24).

There are obstacles to faith in Christ that all of us face – intellectual, social and personal. Overcoming them is key to knowing God and being assured of eternal life.

God’s will – and warning – for resilient Christians

God loves to get his hands dirty. Nobody is untouchable to him.

Genuine repentance is possible, and necessary, because we are loved by the true God of justice, mercy and forgiveness. The prophet Hosea teaches us that we can own our sin and return to God in confidence, repenting in ashes with integrity and hope.

The apostle Paul calls the Church to grow in limitless love for one another and for the world.