The question is not whether we have a sense of divine purpose, but how we’re trying to satisfy it.
The Bible is full of people who have learned from God how to be friends that understand, connect with, admire, challenge, and love each other.
Though Zacchaeus came with baggage, Jesus’ decision to love anyway completely changed Zacchaeus’ life for the better.
Jesus loved the rich young ruler enough to offer him a way out of rule-following by asking him to make a decision to be close to him.
This parable will help us understand what it feels like to be lost and how God responds to that feeling by always trying to bring us home.
But how do we become a light that shines brightly before others? The first step is making sure we choose not to live in darkness ourselves.
Loving God with all your soul is important; Jesus says it is part of the first and greatest commandment.
Asking God for self-discipline won’t amount to much if your motive is not to love others.
A mini study to help us learn how to embrace our purpose through music
Motivation to build relationships happens when we are moved by God’s love and have the courage to face our fears.
We all long for unconditional acceptance and closeness. It all starts with learning to develop intimacy with God.
God can give us faith and teach us how to love big!