James tells us that faith is more than mere belief. It is the active practice of day-to-day living with God’s promises. Faith that is lived without cost or sacrifice is dead.

The trials in our lives are a kind of spiritual formation which produces endurance and spiritual maturity. How then do we face the hardships that are inevitable in the Christian life?

Paul advises us to put on armour which is much more effective against the worldly forces of evil than physical armour. And the source of this holy armour is the Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Jesus tells his disciples that the food that leads to eternal life is his body and blood. Upon hearing this many of them leave him and walk away. Why would Jesus choose such challenging terms for such a sublime gift?

Text: Matthew 28:16-20

Jesus offers eternal food, promising that those who eat it will never go hungry, never be thirsty.

Text: Mark 6:30-52

Being reconciled with God involves becoming reconciled with others. But how can we do that when we find we can't even wish them well?