Just how valuable is Jesus to you? Is He more of a common rock you use to skip across the water or buried treasure so valuable he is worth everything you own and more?

The returning exiles from Babylon faced a daunting task - rebuilding the temple and their nation. They were surrounded by enemies and devastation. What they did was do what they could and trust God for the rest - a good lesson for us as well.

Why does evil exist in the world and what are we to do about it? Jesus tells a good story and has some sober advice as we look at ourselves - are we weeds or wheat?

Jesus presents a familiar story with a real spiritual punch - take a listen and figure out if you are rocky, weedy, pathy, or pliable. It may be more significant than you ever dreamed.

Judah has finally come to its end. After a wonder sunset light of Josiah, the nation plunges into the darkness. But even though it seems all is lost, God brings the promise of the dawn of a new day, just as He does to us - so what is required for that new day to begin?

We are more like the Pharisees than we would like to admit - hiding our true selves from others and from God and blaming external things for the consequences of our own behavior. But Jesus offers real hope if we will open up to Him in relationship.

Ever wonder what that really is - and worried you might have done it? Let\'s spread some truth into this very misunderstood idea from Matthew 12:22-32

In our society you can\'t even utter the word \'Christmas\' in many circles. Why not just do away with it?

God sent Someone on a secret mission. The operative\'s arrival had to be kept a secret from at least three groups of people or all of humanity could be in jeopardy. Yet the secret was let out to a select few. Who were they and why they were told of the mission can help us understand and appreciate Christmas all the more.

A lot of people have had questions about the purpose of the Sabbath. Jesus takes it head on and reveals a lot about how we should live our lives.

In Manasseh, Amon, and Josiah we see represented the three ways humanity responds to the Word of God. Which group do you fall into. Also learn about perseverance for those who steadfastly refuse to repent.

Have you ever stopped to consider what you expect from Him? A helper, a rescuer from your troubles, a self-help guru, someone that thinks like you? In this chapter Jesus punctures the expectations of others and ask that you really listen to Him.

Ever think that you could never be a missionary? Think again. Just as Jesus sent out His 12, He sends you out as an undercover operative in hostile territory to spread His love. Find out how and how to be prepared for your mission!\r\n

It\'s a common mistake to think that when we get closer to God things will go easy for us. It\'s often the opposite. Hezekiah did a lot of good things, but God wanted more trust, and so he put him in a box. Learn about how that can lead us to more faith and more strength in the Lord.

Want to be a part of bringing God\'s love to the world but think you have to be a missionary to the jungles of Africa to do it? Think again. Share the gospel without speaking a word.

How many times do we go through our lives thinking we have it all together, only to encounter a crisis that blows us away? Life is a lot more tenuous that we like to think. But into that crisis comes One who says \'do not fear, only believe.\' Are you willing?

First Hezekiah restores Judah\'s relationship with God, now he sets about trying to restore Israel\'s relationship with God by inviting his brothers to the north to Passover. It\'s a great example and teaches us lessons about how to bridge the gap that exists between us.

Jesus tweaks the argument of who is in control just a little bit to introduce the real sickness in mankind - sin. He is in control of that too. Are you willing to give Him control over your total cleansing from evil?

We meet two kings of Judah. One, Ahaz, seems determined to get as far away from God as possible. God tries and tries to bring him back but he will not come. His son, Hezekiah, starts from day one to return he and his nation to the Lord. It is a great picture of how close God really is when we repent.

We as humans have a hard time giving up control of anything, but in order to find the abundant life Jesus offers, we must cede authority of our lives to Him, even if that means going into choppy waters.