When we pray we need to remember who we are talking to.

When we pray, we need to be willing to submit to, and be at peace with, God’s will.

When we pray, we need to believe that God is able.

We need to lead with grace and land with truth.

The theme of the Beatitudes is the Kingdom of Heaven. In fact, when reading the Beatitudes it is important for us to understand that Jesus is describing the profile of a citizen of Heaven. Being "blessed" means being saved.

The phrase, "Son of Man," shows up in the New Testament 85 times and every time, it's about Jesus. It was a very humble way of saying that he was fully human, but also fully God. By referring to himself as the "Son of Man," Jesus was making it clear that he was approachable -- that he wants a relationship with us.

Today we reflect on the resurrection of Jesus and the promises he made to all believers.

"In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

With Jesus there is always resurrection and new life!

On this Good Friday we pause and we reflect on what Jesus went through on our behalf, by the breaking of his body and the shedding of his blood so that we can ultimately be forgiven.

Do you believe that Jesus, as the Son of God, died on the cross so that our sins (your sins) could be forgiven? Do you also believe that three days later, he defeated death and rose from the grave?

When we read Isaiah 53:5-7 we see the crucifixion described in detail. Then in Acts 8:26-39, we see how we should respond to it.

Do you believe?

Thriving is all about well-being. A rich and satisfying life is what we all want to enjoy, we don’t merely want to survive to the finish line, we want to thrive.

The Christian life is never a solo affair. Our enemy wants to isolate us. God wants to connect us. The finest legacy anyone can leave is a heritage of relationships.

Be faithful... in spite of the past.
Be faithful... in spite of the present.
Be faithful... in light of the future.

When we trust Jesus to provide, there's always enough!