Jesus commissions us with ALL authority to reach ALL people to obey ALL his teachings and he will be with us at ALL times.

In Core52, Mark Moore phrases it this way: “The Great Commission is simple: walk with people as you walk with Jesus. Before long, they’ll meet each other.”

On this Father's Day... dad, we need to ask ourselves two questions:
1. Are we pointing our kids toward Heaven?
2. Are we helping to protect our kids from Hell?

How do we point our kids toward Heaven and protect them from Hell?
• Let's teach our kids what it looks like to walk with Jesus.
• Let's stop what we are doing and see our kids -- really SEE them.
• Let's be very careful with alcohol.
• Let's love their mom (because mom is really important to them).
• Let's have fun with our kids (regardless of age)!

The single most importation question we can ask ourselves is one that Jesus asked of his own disciples:

"Who do you say I am?"

Do we believe in Jesus? Do we trust him?

To live like Jesus is to love like Jesus.

How can we align our heart with Jesus when it comes to money?

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!