Despite all the evidence that Jesus had risen from the dead, the disciples and Mary still did not see that Jesus was alive. It takes more than evidence to believe, it takes Jesus calling your name - we can’t muster up faith ourselves. Why is this the...

Last week the encouragement was to trust Jesus in the face of profound betrayal, even betrayal in the church. This week’s encouragement is similar: to recognize Jesus’ loving resolve and to trust Jesus in the face of our own confusing, terrifying...

What is our response to betrayal? This text is challenging because it gives us a very personal and emotional example of someone completely betraying Jesus’ trust. It reminds us of the messiness of the world and the darkness even of our own hearts. But...

Three different main characters in the Easter story abandon Jesus. Who and why? Learn how the realization of our weaknesses becomes a revelation of strength. Key Passages: John 13 & Luke 22

This week we read about Lazarus' death and resurrection in John chapter 11. There are times in our lives when we will be tested and stretched to the breaking point. We will need a response from Jesus, and what we really think about Jesus will...

Our definition success is often not God’s definition of success. What defines whether or not we are living successfully. Just one thing in God’s eyes…

This week we discover how Jesus helps us build our faith one step at a time.