Matthew 7:21-23

"[Jesus continued:] "Not everyone who calls out to me, 'Lord! Lord!' will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father..."

What are you reaching for? We show we are Jesus' disciples by what we do, but so often what we reach for is the wrong thing.

How can we avoid the foolish man's crash? Phil Ware reminds us of the harsh truth about knowing more than we put into practice, we are certainly called to be much more than a biblical thumb drive.

Why not listen to the old story and look for something fresh and new? Sometimes we trust too much in what we've learned in the past and things we have learned from our parents rather than seeking the truth ourselves and then living it.

Doesn't discipleship involve more than just saying the right words? Phil Ware shares his second post in his four article series on Peter's confession, focusing this time on our tendency to reduce faith to words and not actions and discipleship.

Are you really trying to please God or yourself? Rather than following the whims of culture, let's obey God's word.

We rejoice in the grace so lavishly given us in Jesus by obeying the Lord. Phil Ware concludes his six-part series on the man with leprosy that Jesus heals (Mark 1:35-45) and how we can learn to impact the lives of others as Jesus did.

"Dear Disciple, Unfortunately, much of the world has repeatedly given up honoring the Creator. Most in the world have chased after worthless and..."

Jesus asks us to trust him — not just for receiving our salvation, but also by obeying him in our daily lives. Phil Ware concludes his six-part series on the man with leprosy that Jesus heals (Mark 1:35-45) and how we can learn to impact the lives of others as Jesus did.

What's got you stuck in neutral? Phil Ware looks at the last chapter of the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 7, and emphasizes Jesus' call to us to obey, put into practice, bear fruit, and do what he says.

How do I really look? Rubel Shelly reminds us that our self-perceptions may be totally inaccurate.

What does true love do? While true love waits, true love also obeys. Whatever happened to obedience?

Will you put your life where your mouth is? Practice what you preach, walk your talk, and live the life you profess.

Most people say they believe in Jesus. They are wrong. Saving belief in Jesus is much more than believing a set of facts. Real belief is to follow Jesus.

Do you really KNOW the truth? Real knowledge is experiential knowledge: knowledge we've gained by acting on the truth.

"Dear Child of God, The Father is holy and wholly given to doing what is right, just, holy, gracious, and merciful. What about you? What is your..."

Who do you look like? Rubel Shelly reminds us that even when things or people look alike doesn't mean they actually live the same way or live out the same role.

What are you filling your tank with? We can think we are following God's will, but the only way to know for sure is by consulting his word.

Phil Ware challenges us to look beyond the New Year's resolutions on to a life pursuing Jesus. Phil Ware challenges us to look beyond the New Year's resolutions on to a life pursuing Jesus.

"Dear Disciple, Read My harsh words to the Pharisees about their all-talk-legalism and not-much-help religion (Matthew 23:1-36). When you do, you will..."

So how much gear do you have that lies lifeless? Rubel Shelly reminds us that a big study Bible is about as worthless to us if we don't read and apply it as workout equipment and clothes that are never use

Have I truly decided to follow Jesus no matter where it may lead me? Jesus is the artist and the potter; each of us needs to be the canvas and clay where he creates a masterpiece. Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead through worship in song, the Lord's Supper, a powerful message from God's word, and a blessing to enable us to worship from home or with family and friends in a meaningful way and ask this important question: Can I rea

Can we live like we know for sure? God is at work in the ordinary and unimportant aspects of life as well as the extraordinary and debilitating aspects of life.

Tired of sitting on the dock? Then jump in! Rick Brown challenges us to get off the dock and into the water, to quit talking and to start obeying, to dive in and to swim.

Why is it hard to let Jesus have control of our lives? I wonder what would happen if we truly let Jesus have control of our lives.