Kingdom Offerings

Suffering isn't a pleasant subject — but Jesus talked about it often, and Dave Scherrer believes learning to suffer well is part of the secret to glorifying God. In this series opener, Dave gets our terms straight before we go any further: What is suffering, anyway? Is a stubbed toe suffering? A breakup? Ten years of chronic pain? The loss of a child? Dave wrestles honestly with where pain ends and suffering begins, landing on a working definition — suffering is pain that goes so deep it touches the whole person: mental, physical, social, and spiritual. He closes with a vital caution: be very careful measuring another person's pain, because comparison is a slippery slope toward judgmentalism. Part one of a new series.Visit us at https://100foldministries.org

What if a Broadway musical tells the story of your spiritual inheritance better than you realized?In this episode, Dave Scherrer delivers on his promise from last week — a "Cracker Jack" illustration of what it means to have your status raised in the Kingdom of God. The story of Annie — moving from a miserable orphanage under a hateful housemother to the mansion of the wealthiest man on earth — is a vivid picture of what happens when God adopts us as His own. Our hard-knock life of darkness is transformed by the brightness of the Son coming up tomorrow.Dave unpacks Romans 8:17, 1 Peter 1:4, and the Greek word for "heirs" — those who receive their allotted possession by right of sonship. He makes a remarkable claim: this doctrine of co-heirship is the only theology of any mainstream religion that entertains such a concept. All the wealth the King has, all the power He wields, all the influence He carries — we inherit as our own. And here's the line that will stay with you: "As long as the King lives. And our King lives forever!"=== CHAPTERS ===0:00 Introduction — The Promised "Cracker Jack" Illustration0:30 Annie: From Orphanage to Mansion1:15 Hard-Knock Life to the Sun Coming Up Tomorrow2:00 Romans 8:17 — Sharing in His Sufferings and His Glory2:45 The Only Theology That Makes You an Heir3:30 The Greek Word for "Heirs" — By Right of Sonship4:15 Ta Panta — Christ Inherits the Whole Cosmos5:00 Co-Heirs: What Belongs to Jesus Belongs to Us5:30 Head High, Chin Up — Walking Worthy6:15 Preview: The Worthy Walk6:30 Closing — Peace=== CONNECT WITH US ===Website: https://100foldministries.orgSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://100foldministries.org/subscribeEmail Dave: [email protected]=== SCRIPTURE REFERENCES ===Romans 8:17 — We share in His sufferings in order that we may also share in His glory1 Peter 1:4 — An inheritance that can never perish, spoil, or fade, kept in heavenPsalm 2:7 — You are my Son; today I have become your FatherHebrews 1:2 — The Son has been appointed heir of all thingsEphesians 1:6 — Accepted in the Beloved=== ABOUT THIS PODCAST ===Kingdom Offerings is the podcast of 100 Fold Ministries, where Dave Scherrer unpacks the offerings of Scripture with a special emphasis on the Gospel of the Kingdom. New episodes every week.#KingdomOfferings #100FoldMinistries #GospelOfTheKingdom #CoHeirsWithChrist #RagsToRiches #Romans8 #HeirsOfGod

The gospel isn't about me. But that doesn't mean there aren't real, breathtaking blessings that come when we enter His Kingdom.In this Holy Week episode, Dave Scherrer steps back to look at the big picture. After weeks of unpacking our new status as co-heirs with Christ, Dave introduces a framework he returns to again and again: the Four Blessings of the Kingdom. Salvation. Community. Purpose. Status. These are not prosperity promises or comfort theology -- they are the real, beautiful offerings that come upon us when we turn from this fallen world and pledge our faith to the King.Dave begins where Jesus himself began -- in Capernaum, where the crowds begged him to stay, and Jesus said, "I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns as well; for I was sent for this purpose." That purpose led straight to Holy Week -- to the betrayal, the trials, the cross, and the resurrection. All of it so that we might be called children of God and co-heirs. And it all starts with the simplest, most staggering promise Paul gives us: we will see Him face to face.=== CHAPTERS ===0:00 Introduction -- The Good News of the Kingdom0:45 Luke 4:42-43 -- Jesus' Central Purpose1:30 Holy Week -- The King's Road to the Cross2:15 The Gospel Is Not About Me3:00 But There Are Real Kingdom Blessings3:30 Face to Face -- 1 Corinthians 13:124:00 The Four Blessings of the Kingdom4:45 Our New Status -- No More Social Stigma5:15 Preview: A Word Picture From the Movies5:30 Closing -- This Is Kingdom Offerings=== CONNECT WITH US ===Website: https://100foldministries.orgSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://100foldministries.org/subscribeEmail Dave: [email protected]=== SCRIPTURE REFERENCES ===Luke 4:42-43 -- I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns; for I was sent for this purpose1 Corinthians 13:12 -- Now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face=== ABOUT THIS PODCAST ===Kingdom Offerings is the podcast of 100 Fold Ministries, where Dave Scherrer unpacks the offerings of Scripture with a special emphasis on the Gospel of the Kingdom. New episodes every week.#KingdomOfferings #100FoldMinistries #GospelOfTheKingdom #HolyWeek #FourBlessings #CoHeirsWithChrist #KingdomBlessings

Christ is King. Not king with a small "k" — the King of all kings, whose rule is everlasting. That's a grand theme of the Bible. But there's a related theme that might surprise you: in some way, we too will rule with Him.In part 2 of this mini-series, Dave Scherrer walks through five key passages that reveal a two-fold Kingdom reality. First, even now, Jesus sends us out with the same authority given to Him — that's what the Great Commission is. Second, Scripture promises that we will one day be co-regents with Christ in His eternal Kingdom. This isn't "little gods" theology. This is the astonishing biblical truth that the King of kings has invited His people into His rule. And that truth gives us peace, hope, power, and intentional purpose — on earth as it will be in heaven.=== CHAPTERS ===0:00 Introduction — Christ is King with a capital K0:30 His Kingdom will know no end1:00 A related theme — we will rule with Him1:30 This is NOT "little gods" theology2:00 Scripture: Luke 22:28-30, 2 Timothy 2:11-12, Revelation 5:9-103:15 The two-fold Kingdom reality3:45 NOW — The Great Commission and shared authority (Matthew 28:18-20)4:15 ETERNAL — Co-regents with Christ (Daniel 7:27)4:45 More than we can ask or think or imagine5:00 Victory, peace, hope, and intentional purpose=== CONNECT WITH US ===Website: https://100foldministries.orgSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://100foldministries.org/subscribeEmail Dave: [email protected]=== SCRIPTURE REFERENCES ===Luke 22:28-30 — "I assign to you, as my Father assigned to me, a kingdom, that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom and sit on thrones."2 Timothy 2:11-12 — "If we endure, we will also reign with him."Revelation 5:9-10 — "You have made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they shall reign on the earth."Matthew 28:18-20 — "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations."Daniel 7:27 — "The kingdom and the dominion and the greatness of the kingdoms under the whole heaven shall be given to the people of the saints of the Most High."=== ABOUT THIS PODCAST ===Kingdom Offerings is the podcast of 100 Fold Ministries, where Dave Scherrer unpacks the offerings of Scripture with a special emphasis on the Gospel of the Kingdom. New episodes every week.#KingdomOfferings #100FoldMinistries #GospelOfTheKingdom #ReignWithChrist #CoHeirsWithChrist #KingdomAuthority

What does it mean to be a co-heir with Christ? Most of us have heard that we're "children of God," but do we actually understand what that inheritance looks like?In this episode, Dave Scherrer picks up where the last two Kingdom Offerings episodes left off — our status as children of God — and follows it to its stunning conclusion: we are co-heirs with Jesus. In the first century, adoption into a royal family was not symbolic. It was legal, binding, and complete. The adopted child received the same name, the same rights, and the same inheritance as the blood children. God set aside the bloodline requirement and opened His royal family to everyone — Jew and Gentile alike.But here's the part that matters most: God didn't give you a royal inheritance so you'd sit quietly in the corner. He gave it so you'd step into your calling with confidence and purpose. Dave closes with a beautiful word picture from Revelation 22 — like the moon, we have no light of our own, but we will shine forever reflecting the glorious light of Christ. Part 1 of a mini-series on co-heirs and co-rulers.=== CHAPTERS ===0:00 Introduction — Kingdom Status and Benefits0:30 Recap: Our Status as Children of God1:00 Romans 8:14-19a — Adopted as His Own2:00 First-Century Adoption — Same Rights, Same Inheritance2:45 God Set That Aside3:15 Your Inheritance Is Not for Sitting in the Corner4:00 Co-Heirs of His Glory — How Can That Be?4:30 The Moon Metaphor — Reflecting the Light of Christ5:15 Co-Heirs Reflecting His Glory Back to Him5:45 Preview: Kingdom Co-Rulers6:00 Closing — Peace=== CONNECT WITH US ===Website: https://100foldministries.orgSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://100foldministries.org/subscribeEmail Dave: [email protected]=== SCRIPTURE REFERENCES ===Romans 8:14-19a — Led by the Spirit, adopted as children, co-heirs with ChristJohn 9:4 — Quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the one who sent usRevelation 22:3, 5 — The Lord God will give them light, and they will reign foreverPhilippians 2:13 — God gives you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him=== ABOUT THIS PODCAST ===Kingdom Offerings is the podcast of 100 Fold Ministries, where Dave Scherrer unpacks the offerings of Scripture with a special emphasis on the Gospel of the Kingdom. New episodes every week.#KingdomOfferings #100FoldMinistries #GospelOfTheKingdom #CoHeirsWithChrist #AdoptionInChrist #Romans8

Do you ever feel disqualified from God's family? Like you've failed too many times, drifted too far, and maybe God has forgotten about you? The Liar whispers that you don't deserve your status as a child of God. But how you feel is not a measurement of spiritual reality.In this episode, Dave Scherrer shares a powerful Kingdom parable about a painting hanging above the mantle in God's family room — a hologram that shifts between your image, the image of Jesus, and every believer who has ever lived, all found together in Christ. Your adoption into God's family was accomplished in Christ, not in you. So stand tall. You are a prince or princess of the Living King of Kings — and the Father brags about you every single day.=== CHAPTERS ===0:00 Introduction — How do you feel about your place in the Kingdom?0:45 The whisper of shame and guilt1:30 Scripture: You ARE children of God (1 John 3:1, John 1:12-13, Galatians 3:26)2:30 The Liar's strategy — condemnation and reduction3:15 Feelings are not a measurement of spiritual reality3:45 The painting above the mantle — a Kingdom parable5:00 The hologram shifts — your image, Jesus' image, all believers in Christ6:00 Hidden with Christ in heaven — right now6:30 Go and act regal — closing challenge=== CONNECT WITH US ===Website: https://100foldministries.orgSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://100foldministries.org/subscribeEmail Dave: [email protected]=== SCRIPTURE REFERENCES ===1 John 3:1 — "See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!"John 1:12-13 — "To all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God."Galatians 3:26 — "For you are all sons and daughters of God through faith in Christ Jesus."Colossians 3:3 — "Your life is hidden with Christ in God."=== ABOUT THIS PODCAST ===Kingdom Offerings is the podcast of 100 Fold Ministries, where Dave Scherrer unpacks the offerings of Scripture with a special emphasis on the Gospel of the Kingdom. New episodes every week.#KingdomOfferings #100FoldMinistries #GospelOfTheKingdom #IdentityInChrist #ChildrenOfGod #RoyalIdentity

Can you lose your identity as a child of the King? A princess dresses in rags, eats spoiled food, and wanders beyond the castle walls — but is she still royalty? Dave Scherrer tells an original Kingdom parable that asks one question three times, and the answer changes everything.In this episode, Dave introduces Princess Lauriana — the only daughter of the King of kings. Her curiosity leads her from the castle basement to the kitchen scraps to life outside the walls among thieves. At every step, Dave pauses to ask: "Is she still a princess?" The answer is always yes. Because identity isn't determined by behavior — it's determined by birth. And the King never stops watching for His daughter to come home.=== CHAPTERS ===0:00 Introduction — The King of Kings0:45 The Castle and the Kingdom1:30 Meet Princess Lauriana2:15 The Basement Discovery — Dressed in Rags3:15 First Question: Is She Still a Princess?4:00 The Kitchen — Eating Spoiled Food5:00 Second Question: Is She Still a Princess?5:30 The Tunnel — Beyond the Walls6:15 Third Question: Is She Still a Princess?6:45 The King Watches for Her Return7:15 The Kingdom of God Is Like This=== CONNECT WITH US ===Website: https://100foldministries.orgSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://100foldministries.org/subscribeEmail Dave: [email protected]=== SCRIPTURE REFERENCES ===Luke 15:20 — The father watching for his prodigal son1 John 3:1 — See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of GodRomans 8:38-39 — Nothing can separate us from the love of GodGalatians 4:6-7 — You are no longer a slave, but God's child and heirEphesians 1:5 — He predestined us for adoption to sonship2 Timothy 2:13 — If we are faithless, He remains faithful=== ABOUT THIS PODCAST ===Kingdom Offerings is the podcast of 100 Fold Ministries, where Dave Scherrer unpacks the offerings of Scripture with a special emphasis on the Gospel of the Kingdom. New episodes every week.#KingdomOfferings #100FoldMinistries #GospelOfTheKingdom #IdentityInChrist #ChildOfGod #KingdomParable

Disease. Nature. Demons. Sin. Death. Despair. In just two chapters of Matthew, Jesus demonstrates His absolute authority over every single one of them. The Greek words are Ta Panta — "The All" — and they describe the total, unqualified sovereignty of Jesus over all things.In this episode, Dave Scherrer takes you on a rapid-fire survey through Matthew 8 and 9 to make one unmistakable point: Jesus has proven authority over the entirety of the human condition. But here's the part most people miss — the point isn't that Jesus can make all the bad things go away. The leper probably got sick again. The little girl eventually died. The real point is that nothing can hinder God's plan to populate His Kingdom with redeemed, free-willed citizens who worship the King forever. That is a hope worth dying for — and a hope worth living for.=== CHAPTERS ===0:00 Introduction — Ta Panta1:00 Authority Over Disease (Matt 8:2-3)2:15 Authority Over Nature (Matt 8:24-27)3:30 Authority Over Demons (Matt 8:28-32)4:45 Authority Over Sin (Matt 9:1-8)6:00 Authority Over Death (Matt 9:18-26)7:00 Authority Over Despair (Matt 9:20-22)8:15 The Point Most People Miss10:00 A Hope Worth Living For11:15 Closing — Kingdom Offerings=== CONNECT WITH US ===Website: https://100foldministries.orgSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://100foldministries.org/subscribeEmail Dave: [email protected]=== SCRIPTURE REFERENCES ===Matthew 8:2-3 — Jesus heals a man with leprosyMatthew 8:24-27 — Jesus calms the stormMatthew 8:28-32 — Jesus drives out demons (Gadarenes)Matthew 9:1-8 — Jesus forgives and heals a paralyzed manMatthew 9:18-26 — Jesus raises a synagogue leader's daughterMatthew 9:20-22 — Jesus heals the woman with bleeding=== ABOUT THIS PODCAST ===Kingdom Offerings is the podcast of 100 Fold Ministries, where Dave Scherrer unpacks the offerings of Scripture with a special emphasis on the Gospel of the Kingdom. New episodes every week.#KingdomOfferings #100FoldMinistries #GospelOfTheKingdom #TaPanta #AuthorityOfJesus #Matthew8

Two blind men sitting by the road shouted something the crowd didn't want to hear: "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!" The crowd told them to shut up. Jesus stopped and asked them a question that changes everything: "What do you want me to do for you?"In this episode of the "Jesus the Mystery" series, Dave Scherrer unpacks Matthew 20:29-34 and reveals what's really happening beneath the surface of this healing story. These blind men could see what the crowd could not — that Jesus was the Messiah King. And when Jesus healed their eyes, He answered their deeper need too. They received their sight and followed Him. A covenant fulfilled. This Ash Wednesday, the same question lands on us: What do you want Jesus to do for you?=== CHAPTERS ===0:00 Introduction — The Video Log Format0:45 Ash Wednesday and the Lenten Season1:45 Jesus Walks to Jerusalem for the Last Time2:45 Two Blind Men Cry Out4:00 What "Lord, Son of David" Really Means5:30 The Crowd Tells Them to Shut Up6:15 Jesus Stops and Asks THE Question7:30 The Covenant in Their Request8:45 Sight Is Temporary, Salvation Is Forever9:30 What Do You Want Jesus to Do for You?10:15 Closing — Peace=== CONNECT WITH US ===Website: https://100foldministries.orgSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://100foldministries.org/subscribeEmail Dave: [email protected]=== SCRIPTURE REFERENCES ===Matthew 20:29-34 — Two blind men healed near Jericho2 Samuel 7 — The Davidic covenant and messianic prophecyJohn 1:29 — "Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world"=== ABOUT THIS PODCAST ===Kingdom Offerings is the podcast of 100 Fold Ministries, where Dave Scherrer unpacks the offerings of Scripture with a special emphasis on the Gospel of the Kingdom. New episodes every week.#KingdomOfferings #100FoldMinistries #GospelOfTheKingdom #Matthew20 #Lent2026 #AshWednesday

A wealthy young man walked up to Jesus and asked the ultimate question: "What must I do to get eternal life?" Jesus' answer left everyone stunned — including the disciples. It wasn't about keeping the rules. It was about who sits on the throne of your life.In this episode of the "Jesus the Mystery" series, Dave Scherrer unpacks Matthew 19:16-30 — the story of the rich young ruler. Jesus takes a passing conversation and turns it into an eternal life lesson about wealth, salvation, and the upside-down order of the Kingdom. The world says rich equals blessed. Jesus says the first will be last. And then He drops this: "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."=== CHAPTERS ===0:00 Introduction — The Mystery Continues0:45 Jesus Turns Conversations Into Classrooms1:30 The Rich Man's Question3:00 "Only God Is Good" — What Jesus Really Meant4:30 Sell Everything and Follow Me6:00 Why This Is Still Hard Today7:15 A Camel Through a Needle's Eye8:30 With God All Things Are Possible9:45 The First Will Be Last10:30 Closing — Peace=== CONNECT WITH US ===Website: https://100foldministries.orgSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://100foldministries.org/subscribeEmail Dave: [email protected]=== SCRIPTURE REFERENCES ===Matthew 19:16-30 — The Rich Young RulerMatthew 19:26 — "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible"=== ABOUT THIS PODCAST ===Kingdom Offerings is the podcast of 100 Fold Ministries, where Dave Scherrer unpacks the offerings of Scripture with a special emphasis on the Gospel of the Kingdom. New episodes every week.#KingdomOfferings #100FoldMinistries #GospelOfTheKingdom #RichYoungRuler #Matthew19

The disciples wanted to know who would hold the most power in Jesus' Kingdom. His answer? He called over a child and placed them right in the middle of the argument. In this episode, Dave Scherrer continues the "Jesus the Mystery" series by unpacking Matthew 18:1-5 — where Jesus completely redefines greatness. The Kingdom doesn't run on ambition and position. It runs on humility and sacrifice. And that question still falls on us today. Part of the Kingdom Offerings podcast from 100 Fold Ministries.Visit us at https://100foldministries.org

Jesus walked past the religious crowd and invited himself to dinner with the most hated man in Jericho. In this episode, Dave Scherrer unpacks Luke 19:1-10 — the familiar story of Zacchaeus — and reveals what most people miss. Why did Jesus break every expectation of a first-century Rabbi? What did He see in a tax-collecting traitor that nobody else could? And what does this mean for us today? This episode is part of the "Jesus the Mystery" series, exploring the moments where Jesus messes with our priorities and paradigms. Recorded on Ash Wednesday 2026.Visit us at https://100foldministries.org

In this episode, Dave Scherrer shares a powerful parable about a student learning to hear God's voice—not in the wind, earthquake, or fire, but in the stillness. Through this story and biblical reflection, Dave explores how the Kingdom of God is found not through conquest or complete understanding, but through the discipline of listening and yielding to Christ's sovereign reign.Episode Highlights:Dave introduces himself on video for the first time after three years of audio-only podcastingA parable about a teacher and student discovering how to hear God's voiceWhy the Kingdom of God requires listening, not conqueringJesus' words to the scribe: "You are not far from the kingdom of God"The discipline of hearing in a noisy worldHow the Kingdom of God is "at hand"—right here, right nowKey Scriptures Referenced:Ezekiel 3 - Taking God's words into your heartJohn 5 - The dead will hear the voice of the Son of GodMark 12:28-34 - The greatest commandment and being "not far from the kingdom"About Hundredfold Ministries:Thanks to generous supporters, Hundredfold now features video content and an upgraded website with enhanced social media capabilities. Learn more at 100Foldministires.orgConnect With Us:Subscribe for weekly Kingdom-focused contentSupport the ministry at https://100foldministries.org/

Join Dave Scherrer from A Hundred Fold Ministries as he kicks off 2026 with a foundational exploration of the Kingdom of God. In this episode of Kingdom Offerings, Dave unpacks why understanding the gospel of the kingdom is central to the mission of Hundredfold Ministries—just as it was for the Apostle Paul and Jesus's disciples.Discover what a kingdom truly is, explore common misconceptions about God's kingdom, and learn about the essential elements that define it: a monarch, territory, people, sovereignty, laws, and shared culture. Dave explains how the Kingdom of God has existed since before creation and how we're invited to participate in its "now, but not yet" reality as we await Christ's return.Show Notes[0:00] Introduction: Our MissionWelcome to Kingdom Offerings 2026The mission of Hundredfold MinistriesFollowing Paul's example: proclaiming the Kingdom of GodWhy the gospel of the kingdom matters today[2:34] What is a Kingdom?Common misconceptions about God's kingdomWhy Americans struggle with kingdom conceptsThe need to understand foundational principles[4:10] Elements of a KingdomA monarchy: the need for a kingTerritory: the land of our heartsPeople: kingdom citizens and the churchSovereignty: God's supreme authorityLaws: divine administration and orderShared culture: traditions and customs[7:25] The Kingdom of God's TimelineThe kingdom existed before creationThe fall of humanity and creationLiving in the "now, but not yet"Our invitation to participate

Our acts of kindness, done in the name of Jesus, with the purpose of serving and blessing others also serve to lay aside treasures in heaven that glorify and exalt our King. This constitutes the kingdom coming on earth as it is in heaven - we become the answer to the Lord’s prayer.

God's economy of spiritual profit, which He's interested in, is not based on anything that has a worldly value associated with it.

God desires a fast that breaks the chains of wickedness and oppression, not one that is merely a ritualistic display of piety.

Fasting as a kingdom discipline is not about our physical health, but about our spiritual health.

Fasting is for the purpose of listening to and seeking the Lord without distraction.

Forgiveness is God's gift to us to release us from the control of someone who has hurt us.

Our inclination, if we get there, to generously forgive, is a direct response to our gratitude for having been so lavishly forgiven by God ourselves.

Are there some things that I can do to prepare myself on a day-to-day basis in order to live a life that better honors and glorifies King Jesus?

If you had only one story from the Bible to share with someone what would that story be?

A father always knows.

He was the richest man known in all the land. Yet Joseph considered himself to be poor because the one thing he wanted in the entire world, he did not have. He desperately wanted a child.

There are no small prayers, no unheard prayers, no misunderstood prayers. They're forever present before the Father. You may have forgotten them, but the Father has not.

I know from personal experience, moments in my past that are freeze-framed in my mind and heart, that my times of concerted prayer are priceless.

Pursue contentedness as a discipline and walk deep into the Kingdom of God with a much lighter load on your shoulders.

Jesus assumes that Kingdom citizens are giving people. It's just assumed. He says, "when" you give, not "if" you give.

Repentance is not merely an emotional response, but a decisive turning point in one's life. It is a call to abandon former ways and embrace a new life in Christ.

Without the practice of these disciplines, we risk losing sight of our hope and joy in Christ. The world is just so addictive and demanding, it draws us back.

Living in a world of lies, truths seem elusive, and we quit believing in the very source of truth and love itself.

God has His hand outstretched with a cold mug full of life.

If you drink from my water, you will discover that my Father is always inviting more from you, but that you will always have enough.

The two water bringers were very mysterious, and both brought water to the dying people.

How is childbirth like the advent, the beginning, the establishment of the Kingdom of God?

The sufficiency of Christ is for our moments, even the moments where we cannot take any more.

What happens when you have more of the world than you need?

Everything comes with a cost.

Are you wanting more, but settling for less?

After enjoying a last supper with his disciples, Jesus told a story about a True Vine, hoping to give the disciples one last vitally important lesson on Kingdom Living.

The true power of God isn't called up from loud music or entertaining sermons. It is present in us as a gift of God in the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit.

Rather than seeing us as divided and different, the God of creation sees us as image bearers.

Have you had this strange sense that there is something missing in this world?

It seems that sometimes a story is the best hope to make the eternal come alive.

The bride of Christ is the Church Eternal. Nothing can or will stand in the way of the divinely-called church of Jesus Christ.

The Kingdom of God needs to be undiluted from the values of this world.

We must look at the culture through the lens of the eternal scriptures, and not look at the scriptures through today's lens of a passing culture.

We won't forget.

We see ironies abound when we linger over Holy Week.