This talk is for ME. Sometimes growing in the Christian life is not fun - it includes rebuke and chastening from our Heavenly Father. At times, this correction may be embarrassing and public, like it was in the life of Peter. Let’s talk about it today - the ‘unfun’ part of becoming more Christ-like. Our reaction determines our potential for growth.

Jesus taught with authority. People were astonished at His confidence; this came from His knowledge of God and the Word of God. We, too, can have that confidence! Know your stuff! Today’s encouragement is just that -- Does everything you do in your Christian life have a root in a specific Scripture? Could you show that verse to anyone who asks? Let’s be students of the Word, with a life that backs it up!

This week we are beginning a series of audios about Jesus - The Master of Relationships. We’ll take several weeks to learn from the life of Christ, and how He handled relationships. This week we will look at how He dealt with difficult people. I hope this series is a blessing to you.

When researching the Greek words used in the verses about the aged woman teaching the younger women, in Titus chapter 2, I came upon something very surprising! Let me share it with you this week.

There is a famous Biblical phrase used in Numbers chapter 32. It’s something Moses says to a group of people. Do you know what it is? Let’s take a look at that phrase and see the context around - to get an insight into something that is very important to the Lord.

Do you keep visual reminders around to remind yourself to do things? (Sticky notes, apps on your phone, 3x5 cards) 

Do you know that Gave His people commandments in the Old Testament to do that? I’ll share a few tips that have helped me remember to think about God throughout the day.