What made the early Christian Church able to overcome cultural barriers, racial barriers, and economic barriers? What could make the Church today attractive to those who don’t believe? It is God’s kind of love… a love that embraces all. John 3:14-21...

Mark 14:32-42

A mother loves her child and will do everything she can to protect him. Even if the whole world turns against or gives up on her child, she’ll defend and speak well of him to the bitter end. How much greater is Jesus’ love as he seeks to protect his...

When we think that love means happiness and roses and nothing more, we’re in for serious disappointment. Love means sacrifice. Love means taking up a cross and carrying it to its finish. Mark 8:31-38; John 19:28,29

In the midst of temptation…

Forty days in the wilderness without food. Nailed to a cross and left to die. Does God really love me? The temptation is often there to give up on a relationship when we don’t feel the love. Love, however, refuses to throw in the towel. Love fights to...

When it comes to temptation, we like to blame outside forces, but temptation really finds its beginning deep within us. We need a new heart—one that only Jesus can give. - Luke 18:31-34; James 1:13-15

The vision of Christ’s glory prepares us for the Lenten journey.

God acted in love toward you. That truth changed your world. When you act in love toward others, it can change their world too.