In the face of opposition, Jesus takes this on as a teaching moment.

A big part of faith in Jesus is trusting that God is continually at work.

“I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart.”

Despite the warnings, Israel persisted in asking for a king and that’s what they were given.

We can almost imagine a group of Pharisees trailing behind Jesus with little notebooks, giving him a little checkmark every time he breaks the rules.

“We carry this precious Message around in the unadorned clay pots of our ordinary lives.” ~Eugene Peterson

How might you keep your heart and mind centered on praise and thanksgiving?

In what situations might God be calling you to be a helper?

To truly experience God at work in the world, one must lay oneself open before God.

By nature, adoption is about being chosen, included, and loved.