The bombings at the Boston marathon are the backdrop for an overview of the life of Joseph. Where is God in the midst of evil? It turns out He's right alongside of us working to bring good out of the bad.

We often think of the Parable of the Good Samaritan as a story about being nice to others. But Jesus is really describing how difficult it is to be holy. In this message, Dr. Michael Vanlaningham of Moody Bible Institute offers a fresh look at a familiar passage of Scripture.

Yes, we're sinners saved only by God's grace. But if that's all we focus on we're only seeing part of the picture. God made each of us uniquely in His image and has given us great responsibility. Because of this we have great worth and significance.

Like it or not, seeing things with our own eyes makes it easier to believe they're true. But how do we "see" the risen Christ when the resurrection happened 2,000 years ago?

When someone is born blind they can gain sight in one of two ways: a miracle or by having a guide to lead them. People are born blind to spiritual things and the miracle is they do have a guide to lead them.

Many of us are reached by credit card companies giving us prequalified offers. They come to our mailbox or are sent by email. They want a business relationship with us and they're willing to initiate it. God desires relationship with us too and even He is willing to make the first move.

Have you ever wondered what it looks like to be led by the Holy Spirit? As we navigate life it can be tough to tell whether God is leading us toward something or far away from it. How do we know what is just a gut feeling and what is the Holy Spirit divinely guiding us?

The Bible is filled with examples of how we should live a life that honors God. But it also has some stories that show us what not to do. Disagreements are bound to happen in any relationship. How does God want us to handle them? This passage of Acts shows us the wrong way to handle a disagreement. But it also lets us know that God is working His will in every situation, even when we do the wrong things.

If we're not careful we can start to think the way we dress, talk, or "do church" is the only way for a real Christian to act. When we force these cultural preferences on others we can keep them from Christ and diminish what He did on the cross.

Being obedient is easier when things are going smoothly for us. But what do we do when God has called us to something and there are serious challenges? Do we continue in obedience or run away?