Partiality carries the meaning of self-focus with a biased favoring over others. Jesus is the ultimate example of selflessness for us to follow. Through the power of the Holy Spirit we can break the barrier of partiality by living in...

Paul wrote to the Colossians calling the church “the chosen of God” and instructed them to “put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Jesus prayed that his followers would be unified as he is with God the Father. Disunity...

We have a tendency to rely on ourselves instead of God, even in the church.  When we rely on and abide in God, God will make us fruitful.  Through the power of the Holy Spirit we can be breaking the barrier of self-reliance, breaking the...

The uncaring and lackadaisical attitude of apathy is a serious hindrance to our relationship with God and how we are to be as His church.  Jesus calls us to care and be zealous for him and his ways.  Through the power of the Holy Spirit...

Pride is a serious hindrance to our relationship with God and how we relate and cooperate with others as God’s church.  Jesus calls us to follow him and humbly live in his ways as his people.  Through the power of the Holy Spirit we...

Jesus commanded us to go and make disciples, but fear keeps us stuck in place.  With the promise of God’s presence and a spirit of love, we can overcome any fear that keeps us from being the church.  Through the power of the Holy...

“God’s Will and New Creation” When Christ rose from the tomb he opened the door to a new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness dwells. Today, God’s will for us as Easter people is to fix our eyes on the new creation of...

Jesus rode into Jerusalem to fanfare, knowing fully what would happen later that week.  Today, we are not always willing to do what God asks of us, but in his Palm Sunday entry into Jerusalem, Christ reveals to us that even tough roads...

Lydia followed the will of God by responding in faith and hospitality when the Gospel message of Christ’s sacrifice was preached to her.  Today, we follow the will of God by responding in love and service to one another in return for...

On the road to Damascus, Paul had his worldview turned upside down when God called him to preach the name of the Christ he had been persecuting.  Paul wrote to the Corinthians, “We preach Christ crucified.”  Today, we follow God’s...