Invite Jesus into the boat during the storms of life.

The things lurking in the attics of our lives keep us from going deeper with God and others. They effect our identities and need to be addressed before causing further damage.

Jesus tells the parable of the nets.

Jesus shares the parable of the hidden treasure and the merchant and the pearl. The question that arises is whether we believe and trust that the Kingdom of God is worth every dollar.

In Jesus' parables of the mustard seed and of the yeast are hidden some important truths about growth. Kingdom growth is experienced in power, justice, peace and joy.

How is your dirt? In order to get Jesus, you have to get dirty.

Who do we give the authority to author our story? The church of Laodecia in Revelation chapter 3 has their story dismantled by Jesus and asks them to receive the story he wants to write for them. Jesus is the only one worthy to author our story.

Jesus' words to the church in Philadelphia provide insight into how we can navigate times of turbulence.

We can be part of a movement of multiplying discipleship if we allow the Holy Spirit to lead us.

The disruption and discomfort of being de-programmed is exactly when we should be listening for the voice of God. The Church in Sardis, had gotten comfortable and needed a wake up call from Jesus, calling them back to an understanding of the basics of Christian life and faith. Jesus had to disrupt the church.