Which one is better: the teaching of the Word, or the Serving of the World?With limited time and resources, it seems like we choose one or the other. However, a look at Acts 6 reveals how the early church resolved this issue, giving us valuable clues as to how we can both teach the Word AND Serve the world!

Paul urges us to live a life, "worthy of the calling we have received." What does that require from us? And how can we stay focused to we continue to lead lives worthy of His call? Let's look at this familiar scripture through a different lens.

We are commanded to love God and neighbor, but we are commissioned to make disciples. Which one is more important? Some will do good works, but hesitate to spread the good Word. Others will spread the Word, but their message may lack love. How can we balance both to show the love of Christ and the good news that He brings?

What does it mean to become a new creation in Christ? As the old is replaced with the new, we can learn to see the world as Christ sees it... and love as Christ loves.

Post-Christmas is an interesting time: the stockings are empty, the presents are empty, and maybe the guest rooms are empty. We may have some down time to reflect, but what will we find? Will we find that we're empty, too? Learn how to find hope in emptiness with Christ!

How do we recognize great gifts? Is it about the wrapping and the presentation? Or is it more about the gift and the gift-giver? We can learn some valuable lessons about gifts from the greatest of gift-givers!

Jesus is called the Prince of Peace. But what is the peace that Jesus brings? It might not be what you think! Join us as we learn more about Peace and why it takes the Messiah to bring true and lasting peace!

Does Joy mean that we're always happy? Especially at Christmas, it seems that we're supposed to put on a smile and extend goodwill to all. But how can we find joy amidst the trials and tribulations of life? One teenage girl has a model worth following. Tune in and learn the secret to Joy, even in the hard times.

Jesus' coming is often associated with love, peace, and restoration. But the messenger God sends to announce Jesus' arrival is all about fire and repentance. What's John the Baptist's problem? And what's love got to do with it?

How should a Jesus follower view hope? It's a key part of the Advent season as we anticipate the arrival of the King, but HOW should we hope? You might be interested to know that hope is not a passive activity, but is very much active. How? Tune in and learn more!