It is not enough simply to hear Jesus’ call or even to respond with some temporary flurry of good deeds. Rather, we must build a solid foundation that combines authentic commitment to Christ with persevering obedience.

The voice of God and the path that leads to God does not appear attractive on the surface. It seems difficult and unpopular, but in the end it leads to life. What does it mean to walk through the narrow gate?

Our moral judgment and speech are powerful. How should we approach judgement? In Matthew 7: 1-6 Jesus explains what He expects from his followers. This passage speaks of our self-righteous tendency to compare ourselves to others. We think that sin is...

The Kingdom of God is a spiritual kingdom. We display our commitment to this truth by giving to the poor, prayer, and fasting. Today we explore the connection of spiritual disciplines with true freedom through the journey of fasting. By fasting, we...

Religion is pooled human ignorance that is played out for a human audience. In contrast, true Christian spirituality is handed down by our Lord in order to be lived out for an audience of one. The power of prayer will transform our lives and our...

Jesus continues His sermon on the mount by addressing a new obstacle to our "greater righteousness" – hypocrisy – especially as it relates to the three important practices: giving to the poor, praying and fasting. He wants us to stop...

Today Jesus is going to get beyond our appearance. He is going to peer into our soul. He is going to address motives and attitudes. What do you think about your soul? Jesus’ teaching is going to be like a mirror for our soul. It is going to reflect...