Can there really be peace in this world? What about interpersonal peace in our relationships, or deeper still, peace within ourselves? Our hope in this fallen world comes from understanding and looking to the source of true and lasting peace.

The story of Abner, though his motives are questionable, confronts us with the personal question: whose kingdom will we choose to serve: God’s or our own?

We rejoice together in God's goodness and faithfulness, giving Him all the glory as we celebrate Zoe's 6th Anniversary with a special family service including communion and baptisms.

The fallout of Abner's rejection of David and the Lord shows us our sinful nature, our tendency to multiply that sin, and the consequences that inevitably follow. We all have a dark side, so the Bible points us to hope not in ourselves but ultimately and only in Christ.

Christ is the Risen Lord, and his resurrection from the dead is the most important event in human history. You either think the story is false, and unimportant, or you believe it is true, and infinitely important. How will you respond to Him?

If God is truly the King and in charge, why does it sometimes feel like he is absent? Perhaps there better questions to ask to shape our perspective: Are we listening to the words of God? Do we choose to follow His ways? And will we hold out faithfully until the King returns?

David records for posterity his lament over the death of King Saul. As we see him grieve over the shame, the loss, and the pain of the situation, it all points us to our need for a greater King who is more glorious, more mighty, and more loving than we can imagine.

What does it mean to be good? David's reaction to the news of Saul's death exemplifies how our goodness is demonstrated by our actions. After all, what we do with what we have defines who we are. But can anyone be truly good?

Jesus loves the church with a love both undeserved and incomprehensible. He loved us while we were still sinners, and gave his life for the church when she was unlovely. As we explore the idea that Christ's love for the church is the model for husbands and wives, it becomes clear that church isn't about just being together, but about having a true relationship with Jesus.

Ultimately, the church does not belong to us; the church belongs to God. He is the owner, cultivating his field and causing all the growth. However, we also have the responsibility to participate in the work as God's servants, to build up the body and to be built up ourselves as part of God's building.