More often than not, we are eager to do good in the world and carry out the mission of God in places where it is needed. But do we place an undue burden upon ourselves in the process? Do we make what Jesus called us to do more complicated than it should be?

Often we come across people in life who want nothing more to exercise power and control over us, to fulfill some ideal end at our expense. When that leadership is uncertain it leaves us confused and wondering what we can achieve now. But we do not live by humans whims and means, but by a God who calls us even at the objection of others.

In celebrating the Baptism of the Lord, attention is brought to one of the most overlooked of the sacraments in the church. What was the purpose of baptism for Jesus' ministry, and what is the purpose of it today in our lives?

The new year is more than just new opportunities for individuals, but new opportunities for the Church. New chances to understand the challenges to be faced, and to reach out with a power that unifies and brings together like never before. All so we might demonstrate the power God has gifted his creation to bring about a new world.

In the approach of this new year, and decade, many are faced with the mistakes of their past and the shortcomings in their life. And new year's resolutions are seen as the solution and tool to make the year better. But do they achieve what we want them too, and is it enough to change one thing to have a better life?

When people hear about the celebration of Christmas, they often hear about the idea of God's light coming into the world. But what is this light, why is it needed, and why has it come in such a particular way? In our retelling of the Christmas story, we understand what it is this gift illuminates in our lives.

When we face a sudden illness or any kind of disruption in life, do we find ourselves suddenly blaming God or losing hope? Are we angry that he does not care about our well-being and happiness? Or, sad and scared that we will loose something important to us? Or, could it be that God is making us pay attention to something much greater that allows us to serve him and exactly know who we are through him?

Based off the study of, "The Benedict Option" by Rod Dreher. As the church faces a future and reality about the state of the present society, so does its response in order to remain faithful and effective in delivering the gospel.

In the aftermath of tragedy, we struggle with what it means to feel safe and what we really need. Jesus challenges his disciples to understand what is truly important, and what it means to trust in the one guiding the whole process.

In the arguments, objections, and activism that is going on in society today, many people feel burdened by the problems presented to them by leaders and the news. Christians are called to lend their aid to the problems of society and the world, but what can we do when it seems the problems are much larger than just ourselves?