Jesus saw a great city that had lost its way and wasn’t fulfilling it purpose. Much the same as when He looks at people all over the world who He has created who are lost and not finding His purpose for their lives.

Unity is not about being comfortable, keeping peace, or simply avoiding conflict. Biblical unity is about something much greater: making the historical Jesus of Nazareth known, the one who alone can give us true peace with God and with one another.

Jesus finished His conversation with the disciples with these words: “In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) The trouble is real, but so is the promise. Jesus is reassuring us that, despite the struggles and challenges we face, He has ...

The concepts of conviction and condemnation are often misunderstood, yet they are distinct in their meaning and impact on the human heart. Understanding the difference is essential for a balanced and grace-filled Christian walk. As we continue in our Abide series this week, let us observe how John 16:8-11 provides ...

When you feel persecuted, or received a verbal stoning, instead of retaliating, becoming offended and biting into Satan’s trap- Know that the Lord works everything for His good (Romans 8:28) and let your faith be unshakable by abiding in His word. There is a great reward in Heaven as you ...

In John 15:1, Jesus tells us, "I am the True Vine, and my Father is the Gardener" (ESV). Just as a gardener carefully prunes a healthy branch to help it produce more fruit, God lovingly removes things from our lives—not to harm us, but to position us for progress. God's ...

“And now I have told you before it comes, that when it does come to pass, you may believe. – Jesus in John 14:29 When it comes to perspective, you’ve probably heard some of these common sayings: “Let’s put things in perspective.” “It’s all a matter of perspective.” “We need to ...

Life is full of challenges and hardships, and people are always looking for ways to navigate it better.  Many people seek guidance in making tough decisions, important plans and executing them. People long for a helping hand in setbacks, conflicts, crises, misfortunes, and unfavorable circumstances, but in the world that ...

God will use your trials and recovery to serve and minister to others. Let this promise anchor your soul, knowing that your suffering is temporary, but His joy is eternal. The Gospel of John teaches us that our joy is found in abiding in Christ, trusting His sovereignty, and resting ...

It is true that once you have caught the truth of God’s love for you, you will naturally want to give it away. Jesus told us that our love for each other would be a sign to all that we belong to Him. This is a supernatural thing; it’s not ...

As Christians and as parents, we need to have a clear plan for helping children process and heal from betrayal and bullying so that every effort is made to prevent the carryover of emotional wounds into adulthood that can affect how they succeed in life. The Holy Spirit is an ...

The Lord might not be literally asking us to wash someone else’s feet (though it could happen of course) but He does call us to look to serve others and find a need and meet it. What does it look like to you to love another person with actions, even ...

While abiding keeps us connected to Christ, His command to “go” ensures that we do not stagnate in our faith. When we are deeply rooted in Him, the natural result is the desire to share the gospel and bear the fruit of the Spirit that Paul talks about in Galatians ...

Today, the church is called to proclaim the Gospel through our being, doing, and telling. The good news is that the only way we find our way back home is by God’s grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, according to Scripture alone, and for God’s glory alone. This ...

The story of Christmas reminds us of the incarnational love demonstrated when God became flesh in the form of a baby lying in a manger. The birth of a Saviour that seeks to bridge the gap between humanity and the divine, even at great personal cost. This sacrificial love invites ...

Advent points us to the incredible truth that joy is not a fleeting emotion, but a steadfast assurance found in Christ. His joy anchors us in life's storms, sustains us in our waiting, and invites us to celebrate God's goodness. This Advent season, may we continually open our hearts to ...

As the angels announced the birth of Jesus on that first Christmas Eve, they invited us all to come experience a peace not found anywhere else in the world. They introduced the birth of God’s Son who would bring us peace with God, peace with ourselves and peace with each ...