We grow in grace and peace through knowledge of Christ. Without experiential knowledge, immature confessors walk around like "Christian" walking-dead zombies, hungering with dissatisfaction, seeking to devour the growing life of actual believers.

Even when you’re facing impossible situations, God can be your help. Naaman's answer wasn't in Damascus, or the king's palace, or in Elisha’s front yard, or the road leading to the Jordan. Naaman experienced God's miraculous power with Naaman's obedience to dip in the muddy waters of the Jordan.

From the start of his letter, Peter makes clear that Jesus Christ is our God and Savior and Peter later repeats the exalted title "Our Lord and Savior". What are the implications of Jesus as Savior?

"Two Names Two Titles" is the first session of a verse-by-verse study of the Book of 2 Peter. Peter's introduction reminds us of his testimony of spiritual instability and restoration. Peter considered himself a servant first, then an apostle. Peter's words are good news for anyone who has failed, wiped out, or needed a second chance. You can be rescued and restored by Christ.

Equipment of a Christian

Jesus words in John 15:1-8 emphasize the need for connection with the vine. To be a successful branch: (1) Keep your submission right; pruning is God's process; (2) Keep your connection tight; relationship is God's plan; (3) Keep your aspiration bright; fruitfulness is God's purpose.

Are you willing to let the world see who you are not, so they can see with whom you have been? The Bible is filled with examples of God using what is available, ordinary, foolish, to do extraordinary things.

God's gatekeepers can open the way for someone to experience His goodness. How? Many ways including prayer, sharing the truth, loving discipline,appealing for Holy Spirit response, and modeling the example. Will you open or close the gate for God's purpose?

Wisdom for Living

Bethany Fraser shares the incredible significance of giving from a place of need or weakness.