Jesus promised us an abundant life — life to the full! — Jesus promised us a life that we can describe as abundant — life to the full! In order to experience that life, we must embrace a reality that is not necessarily pleasant. There is one thing that is essential. We will get to that one thing in a minute but…

How would you describe God? The mystery surrounding the nature of God is profound. The Bible offers glimpses into who he is and what he is like. We know that God is one and is also essentially triune in nature — Father, Son, Holy Spirit. This simple knowledge is impossible…

We all want spiritual prosperity. What I mean is that we all want our spiritual lives to be strong and healthy and growing. All of the Bible exists so we can achieve just that but there are some short passages that really speak to the idea of spiritual prosperity. …

So much success in life depends on making maximum effort. So much of our spiritual growth depends on making such an effort. In Peter’s letter he uses the phrase ‘make every effort.’ What does that even mean? Here is the scripture I am talking about. …

I took a drive this morning. The orchards are starting to bloom and leaf out, the vineyards are coming to life, everywhere there are signs and reminders that a fresh cycle of life has started. God created nature to have a seasonal fresh start. And we need that, too. Spiritual…

Overcoming temptation is one of the most important factors to accelerating our spiritual growth. Falling to temptation is not something any follower of Jesus wants to do. Sin tangles our day and upsets our spiritual clarity, often times interfering with our ability to pray and comprehend the truths of God’s…

What does it mean to be the light? Have you ever stopped to contemplate light? Even before God created the sun, moon and stars he created light! The Bible tells us that God is light. …

Are you tired of God’s blessing in your life? Or do you feel like you forfeited it or lost it? Does it seem like he doesn’t bless you any more? I know that no one would ever say they wanted to get rid of God’s blessing but it happens! Too…

We’ve heard so much on how to live your best life. The Bible is full of counsel and instruction on how to live. It is not a shallow or fragile life but one that is deep and strong and effective. You should be able to weather every storm life throws…