Treasure in Clay Jars
Paul carries the treasure of Christ in a fragile clay jar, so that the all-surpassing power that shows through his weakness is plainly God's and not his own.
“Hope”
Messages that speak to this need.
Burdened Hearts Turned to Burning Hearts
On the Emmaus road, two disheartened disciples meet the risen Jesus, who walks with them, confronts them, and breaks bread — turning burdened hearts to burning.
Finishing Well
Paul's last charge to Timothy from prison: to finish well, keep remembering Jesus Christ — incarnate, the true King, raised from the dead.
The Spiritual Man: A Man with a Different Perspective
Beyond being a Christian or a believer, are you spiritual? Maturity meets suffering with a different perspective — the Spirit's revelation, understanding, and discernment.
Cross-Shaped Christian Life
A call to cross-shaped discipleship: to be defeated by the love of God, to give up our rights and privileges, and to be driven by future glory.
The God of New Beginnings
From Peter's denial in John 18: three reasons he fell, and how the God of new beginnings met him with a single look and a fresh start after failure.
Study on Ephesians — Part 1
Paul's first prayer in Ephesians 1: for a Spirit of wisdom and revelation, to know the hope of our calling and that holiness is adoption into God's family.
Study of Ephesians (Part 2)
Being chosen in Christ means acceptance, life and hope — and we are God’s own inheritance, kept by His incomparably great power.