What Jesus meant when He said, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” Part 38
Repenting doesn’t simply mean saying you’re sorry. It requires a complete mental change.
What Jesus meant when He instructed us to pray "Thy kingdom come" Part 37
God calls us to pray big. Even in the dark times of life, or when bleak events happen in the world, we can have hope and pray for a better tomorrow.
Discover what it means to come out of the darkness and live as people of the light Part 36
Travel the world and you’ll see a wide variety of cultures and customs. But, according to Scripture, the followers of God are called to live in a culture different from the one they naturally inhabit.
The challenges of living as responsible residents of two worlds Part 35
As followers of Christ we have a dual citizenship. We’re citizens of our country here on earth, as well as denizens of a heavenly kingdom.
Discover the diverse ways people understand what God’s kingdom really means Part 34
It’s remarkable how two people can hear the same word, and interpret that word in completely different ways!
Entering God’s kingdom doesn’t require us to jump through any hoops Part 33
Exclusive clubs and organizations have stringent requirements for candidates to complete before joining.
Let’s take a closer look at the perplexing timeline of God’s kingdom Part 32
Jesus said the kingdom of God was at hand. And yet, centuries later, we’re still praying the words of the Lord’s Prayer, Thy kingdom come. So how is it possible for God’s kingdom to be established already, and at the same time not here yet?
Looking to the Scriptures for direction on what Jesus meant when He prayed “Thy kingdom come” Part 31
When Jesus taught His disciples to pray, He prayed that God’s kingdom would come. Over the centuries men and women have hypothesized about the meaning behind Jesus’ words.
Does it really make a difference if we pray? Part 30
Can prayer impact a nation teetering on economic disaster? Does it really make a difference if we pray for our nation and its leaders? Your prayers really do make a difference!
Discover timely encouragement on how to grow in prayer Part 29
Prayer can be a struggle at times. In Luke chapter 11 we see that even Jesus’ disciples needed a little coaching! When it’s tough to find the words to say, or how to say them, Jesus gave us a guidepost to follow!
See how our view of God impacts our relationships Part 28
Both moms and dads have qualities and characteristics that set them apart. And together, both parents can mirror God’s love and fatherly character to their children. Let's examine Jesus’ prayer, "Our Father who art in heaven."
Let's look at the word pictures in Scripture to discover what it means for God to be our heavenly Father Part 27
God is a shield to those under attack. He’s a lion to those needing courage. But Jesus gave us an important lesson when He told us that God is our Father.
To truly honor God, we must understand who He is! Part 25
When Jesus taught His disciples to pray, His first order of business was a reminder to honor the Lord.
How the Lord’s Prayer draws us to the heart of worship Part 24
Worship isn’t just a song sung in church. It carries us along into the very presence of God. The Lord's Prayer draws us to the heart of worship, by "hallowing" God and putting Him first.
