The Bible is clear that we are the workmanship of God (Ephesians 2:10).  Some translations even consider man to be God's masterpiece.   But it is the "B" clause of that verse that provides the framework for our Kingdom purpose; 'created in Christ Jesus, to do good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we might walk in them.'  In other words, our Kingdom purpose is intended to produce a Kingdo...  Read More

The anticipation of a New Year means many things for many people, but almost universally, it marks an opportunity to hit the re-set button within our lives.   Whether it is a weight loss/fitness objective, or a focused effort to manage money better, or a decision to make better relationship-decisions, or go back to school, the New Years season is a time make changes.The concept of change is a cons...  Read More

The two holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas in the Christian calendar frame two of the most significant historical events in the history of the world.  The season of Advent is the 30-day period of time leading up to the birth of Jesus.  It is a time where we reflect on the awesomeness, love and generosity of God-- that He would send into the world a Savior in order to account for a sin-debt tha...  Read More