This message is about transformation, or metamorphosis. With God's help, we can change.
The story Jesus tells reminds us that we are all in need of mercy. We are both sinners and saints.
It is disheartening when our prayers are not answered. Jesus encourages us to not give up. Be persistent.
This commandment is about enjoying your life and what you have instead of comparing with what others have. The antidote for coveting is gratitude.
In our current society the truth has become more rare and precious than ever, and seeking it is more important than sticking to our tribes, prejudices and narratives.
The commandment not to steal points us toward a world where no one needs to steal to survive, and where we enjoy what we've worked for and earned.
Dr. Don puts the seventh commandment, do not commit adultery, in context and shares the joy of faithfulness that God intends for us.
Dr. Don shares how the commandment not to murder is a call to cherish life.
What does it mean to keep the Sabbath? How is rest an act of resistance?
What does it mean to take the Lord's name in vain? If we take God's name and call ourselves Christians, but don't live out Christ's teachings, we have taken his name in vain.
Why do we settle for substitutes instead of putting our trust in God?
The first commandment is "You shall have no other gods before me." What it means is put God first.
Psalm 133 gives us a picture of what it means to get along and live together in unity. It's wonderful, beautiful, extravagant and messy.
Putting Psalm 132 in context shows us why it helps us to have a time and place to worship God.
What does it mean to have freedom in Christ? Why do we sometimes choose slavery over freedom?
If we live under the grace of Jesus, do the Old Testament laws still apply to us? When we follow Jesus, we discover that we fulfill the law out of love instead of obligation or fear.
The Holy Spirit helps us to grow our understanding as our pace, when we are ready to hear new truths. But to receive this guidance, we need to be listening.
The real power for the church to accomplish its mission comes from the Holy Spirit, not political or any other kind of worldly power. What could the church accomplish if we were hungry for the right kind of power?