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Jesus is described in Scripture as coming “full of grace and truth,” yet we often lean into just one or the other. However, when our feelings meet the God full of full grace and truth, they can lead us back to the promise of freedom found in Christ.

Both within and outside the church, there is a lot of pain. But just as Jesus, in John 5, healed an invalid man who felt alone, He wants to meet us on our mats and call us into healing, purpose, and community if we are willing to listen to Him.

Marriage, in a Biblical sense, creates a unique oneness between a husband and a wife. A generous, thoughtful, sacrificial sex life can strengthen the bond of marriage and serve as an example of the unique oneness God wants to have with His people.

Marriage, in a Biblical sense, creates a unique oneness between a husband and a wife. A generous, thoughtful, sacrificial sex life can strengthen the bond of marriage and serve as an example of the unique oneness God wants to have with His people.

Scripture is clear that our generosity benefits us more than those who receive it. We are to be generous toward our spouse with our words, time, and attention. Oddly enough, such selfless love may lead to a sweeter marital experience for us, too.

In 2 Corinthians, Paul says, “Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” This principle is also true relationally, as a healthy marriage is dependent on how spouses view one another.

On this Father’s Day, we’re reminded that when we call on a Heavenly Father, we experience a new way of working that transforms our lives. Our hearts are turned toward the risen Jesus who fills us with hope and faith to walk in a new kind of life.

Peter knew what it was like to walk with Jesus but denied Him when He went to the cross. Still, Jesus invited him back into the simple way of connection with two words: “Follow me.” It’s not about what we do for Jesus—it’s about being with Jesus.

We can be around Jesus without really being connected to His power and presence, but a moment of simple trust in Him changes everything. When all signs point to a disconnection problem, Jesus invites us to trust that apart from Him we can do nothing.

Reunited with his brothers, Joseph sees how one thing led to another, telling them, “What you meant for evil, God was working out for good.” The highest view of God’s sovereignty is that He is weaving everything together for our good and His glory.

Joseph found new sorts of freedom and healing in forgiving his brothers and honoring God. We have the power to make the same sort of choice. We can never go wrong by choosing to let love and humility impact our response to people and God.

Carrying out the will of God is a daily practice. Joseph spent seven years leading people and overseeing preparation for a famine. His work may have felt monotonous and thankless, but it was that daily dedication that God used to “save many lives.”

Rising to power in Potiphar’s household after he was sold into slavery by his brothers, Joseph may have wondered if this was the fulfillment of the dream God had given him. We can miss God’s will by settling for less than what He has in mind for us.

After a dream from God of how he would lead, Joseph is sold into slavery by his brothers. Our circumstances may make it feel like we’re headed in the wrong direction, but we later learn those detours are a strategic path to get us where God wants.

God planted a vision of the future in Joseph’s heart, but this vision wouldn’t be fully realized for decades. Just like Joseph, when we’re seeking to understand the will of God, obstacles abound that can leave us feeling confused or discouraged.

This Easter, we invite you to listen to the call of Ephesians 5:14 NIV: “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” Join us as we hear the hope Jesus offers each of us by turning our rejection into redemption.

At its best, worship is posturing our heart and life toward sacrifice through giving, serving, and glorifying God through word and deed. Our prayer is to be believers who don’t just worship one hour a week, but with every aspect of our lives.

So much of a lack of submission to the Lord comes from an idolatry of something else. This week, we’ll walk through the need to examine the idols we are exposed to so we make sure our focus is on the right thing.

Lying is the weapon of the enemy, deceiving us into choosing sin and distancing ourselves from God. In Psalm 19, David reflects on the truth of God’s Word and how meditating on it equips us to fight the lies and embrace the full life that God offers.

The heart of prayer is to seek God, to welcome Him into every circumstance and situation. In Psalm 34, David expresses how prayer takes control out of his hands and places it into God’s hands, pushing those who pray into deeper dependence on Him.