Fathers call us out to a great adventure in the world around us and prepare us for this new world.

“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfil them.”

Biblical encouragement moves us into using our gifts, moves us into our purpose, spurs us towards love and good deeds, solidifies our confidence in the hope we have in Christ.

Love that glorifies God is love that grows out of faithfulness to God’s original creation purposes for man and woman.

In the story so far, the Israelites have everything going in their favor. Chapter 1 through 6 of the book of Joshua highlights their victories. Chapter 7 poses a different mood. Here for the first time, Israel suffered defeat.

As Joshua and the Israelites approach the Jordan River to enter the Promised Land, God’s presence, power, and purpose are once again revealed, and they are called to remember that his mission is ongoing.

The beautiful thing about the light that the birth of Christ brought can give you hope that lasts far beyond Christmas.  In fact, it can carry us forever! Let us learn from Isaiah 9.

This story that we are going to be talking about today is one of the most famous parables in the Bible, the story of the prodigal son.

The enduring question is, will you pay the price to be a disciple of Jesus Christ?

God sees into the heart of things, He understands the essence of things, which means he sees everything in stark contrast: black or white, right or wrong, heaven or hell, in Christ or of the devil.

As you look ahead are there things you are worrying about that you can give to God knowing that he promises to be with you wherever you go?

Moses is the first to reveal his internal struggle as he is called to obey God. But in spite of the difficulties he could foresee, the New Testament tells us that Moses “was faithful in all God’s house” (Heb. 3:2).

Why do we imitate Paul?

Has your prayer life become more intimate over the years or are you praying like you did when you first became a Christian?