Jesus demonstrated amazing love for humanity, but there are still those who fear Him
Challenge Question
Does one example from Jesus against certain actions make all related activities sinful, or was He targeting something more specific?
Stand Up and Step Up
There are times when it is unloving and un-Christlike to do nothing
Not For No Reason
Jesus did some things during His ministry that might surprise us, but He didn't do them accidentally
Theoretically, Yes
Let us not live our lives in the realm of the hypothetical, but rather show love to others in reality
What Should I Do Next?
Maybe we've already been told what to do next, but we just don't want to
Wait for it…
Good things don't always come to those who wait, unless what they are waiting for is promised to them by God
Would You Like Your Compliment Sandwich Open-Faced?
God often offers us hope, even if there are trials to get through before that hope is realized
All By Myself?
Before we decide that we are in control of where we are going, let's remember how we got there
Who You Are, or What You Do?
There is more to thank God for than what He does for us
Trying to Pick Up in the Middle
Before jumping into the book of Amos, let's get a little bit of context
No More Business as Usual
If life seems tedious, it might be time to make sure that we're doing the right things
Justice and Mercy for Whom?
If we're not sure who needs justice and mercy from us, Jesus gives us a good example
Delegating, or Unwilling to Work?
Do we see God's instructions to us as arbitrary, or as a reflection of what He has already done for us?
Why Do We Need to be Reminded?
Perhaps reminders aren't always as significant as the realization that we forgot in the first place
Faith, Facts, and a Future
Chapter 7 of Micah offers us some examples of what can get us through difficult times
Forgiveness is a Big Deal
Forgiveness is neither trivial nor free, but it is available to us from God
What the Wise Realize
If we aren't coming to the same conclusions as God, maybe we still lack enough wisdom to do so
Admitting I Have a Problem
The process of returning to God isn't new, but it must start with admitting that we have turned away from Him in the first place
Needing Discipline
Despite it sometimes being confused with punishment, God's discipline is actually a good thing for us