The Message

Even though God could bless us with easy lives, He doesn't. What are we to do about the "thorns in our sides," as Paul puts it? By Merle Buwulda

The opening verses of Genesis lay a foundation for our understanding of God's character and our blessing as his image bearers. This theme carries throughout the rest of Scripture. By Ryan Waalkes

The image of the shepherd is one of the most powerful pictures God uses to describe His care, concern, and provision for His children. We are His dear sheep. By Paul Sausser

Jesus’ walking on water and calming the storm reveals that He, not evil, is the ruler over this world and in God’s Kingdom. By Paul Sausser

Father God, through His Son Jesus, has provided all that is necessary for there to be a good harvest in His people, and a good harvest through His people in the world. By Paul Sausser

Jesus brought in the Kingdom of God to bring restoration, healing, and grace to a broken world. All He asks for is faith—not a lot of faith, but a tenacious faith. Come to Him and He will make your faith grow. By Paul Sausser

Jesus responds to a need but not at a person’s request. He shows His heart of compassion, even to a grumbling, ungrateful person. By Paul Sausser