THE GOAT OF KINGDOM LIFE - Matthew 18:1-5

In the life of faith, be careful what you ask for. It may take you in a direction you never imagined.

DISCIPLESHIP THAT OFFENDS - Matthew 15:12-20

While it no surprise that Jesus offended the religious establishment, we must forever guard against the trap that seeks to take a vibrant tradition of faith and conform it to the traditionalism of dying religion.

IF THIS IS WHAT IT'S LIKE - Matthew 13:47-53

While the kingdom of heaven may sound far distant, mysterious, and hidden, Jesus reveals it to be among us now. You just have to look harder.

AN UNCIVIL FAITH - Matthew 13:44-46

While civil religion is innocuous, easy, upbeat, compatible, accommodating, user-friendly, and readily accepted by the masses of a particular nation or political culture, faith is an uncivil invasion and disruption of all things previously cherished.

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS - Matthew 13:36-43

The direct teachings of Jesus to his disciples move quickly from the personal to the missional. That is, once it is established that you are going to follow him, then you have the responsibility of leading out in the task of the church.

A MIRACULOUS FAITH - Daniel 3:16-30

A miraculous faith is one that needs no miracle.

A CALCULATED DECISION - Deuteronomy 30

While some sources report the average person makes 35,000 decisions a day, there is one that, while it may be delayed, can never be avoided.