“Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.” – Matthew 22:37 In this verse, Jesus answers a question that cuts to the very core of our existence: What is the greatest commandment? His response is both simple ...

  “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” – Hebrews 12:2 This verse is a cornerstone of our understanding ...

In Luke 5:27-28 Jesus approached a tax collector and said, “Come follow me.” He left everything and followed him. Matthew 4:18-22 records that Jesus called his first two disciples who were fishermen. When God calls us, he gives us a new purpose. The 12 disciples were fallen and broken people ...