Jesus' earthly ministry was not just to teach us about the kingdom of Heaven, but to equip us to lead others to the kingdom after His return to Heaven. There is a point before Jesus' crucifixion that He sends out His twelve disciples and another unnamed seventy after them to preach the kingdom of God and heal the sick. They went before Jesus to prepare the hearts and minds of the people to receive the truth Jesus was coming to share. We are called to prepare the way for Chris

Is waiting on the Lord passive: a life on autopilot until He shakes your shoulders and says this is the way or this is the one? For so long, I've felt that waiting on the Lord, trusting the Lord, surrendering my life to Him means not moving until He says go. But that is not the case. Submission is a heart posture: a willingness to walk slowly, receive re-direction, hold your plans with open palms, remain flexible and unattached to specific outcomes. Submission is not stillnes

The Book of James reminds us to stand firm in our faith, seek God's wisdom, and exemplify true Christ-like love. It is a reminder of what true Christianity looks like and acts like. Let us remember the truth. Let us remember love. Let us remember we are not each other's enemy. There is only one enemy and his name is Satan.

If you're like me, you probably grew up hearing faith alone will get you into Heaven. But the Lord tells us, faith without works is dead like the body without the Spirit is dead. So what is faith without works? It's not faith at all. It is belief and even the demons believe that God exists.