Why is it that we consider character a good thing, but the thing that develops it (trials) a bad thing?

Many times our prayers to God are list of requests. Should we also listen and receive instruction?

Jesus tells us that many are waiting to hear more about who He is. "Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest!" John 4:35b (NKJV)

While it would be wonderful to live in a perfect family, none of us do. How do we bring "health" back to a family?

A building is not a "church" -- it is people who are the church. A building is something that is used to help serve people. Pastor John outlines the plan how this building can be made to serve even better.

God's promises are eternal. In fact, the Bible tells us that the promises He made to you can outlast you!

Remember, partial obedience is still disobedience. Listen to God and do what he says. It is always, always better.

Adana Wilson is Associate Pastor, Adult Ministries at Gateway Church's Frisco, Texas campus. God has you in a special position because He has people that only you can reach.

Everyone is under authority, but sometimes we don't like it. Remember though, God is the originator of all authority.

The Bible says that we have been made in the image of God. Don't ever think of yourself as just "average".