Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength” (Neh. 8:10). Nothing hinders our walk with Christ more…

Knowing that we are held by the God whose love is unconditional and unending releases us from fear and for Jesus.

The gospel assures us of that the infinitely holy and able God lifts us to himself “because of his own purpose and grace.”

Like any good pastor, parent, or boss, the Apostle Paul uses praise to help people see their potential not merely their problems.

When the task seems impossible – when your strength is clearly inadequate for accomplishing God’s will, do not forget to ask his help.

We know we are God’s children when we believe him to be the One who sent Jesus to die for our sins. Jesus’ ministry reveals the Heavenly Father.

Even when we have reason to doubt our own abilities, we are called to put our faith in God.

Since Jesus is the way that God provides, love demands that we not pretend there are other ways but proclaim him as the One to put your faith in.

We can only require what God commands, and among those commands is this: Do not quarrel over disputable matters.

Without sacrificing one iota of his glory, God perfectly balances every measure of mercy and consequence.