"I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our LORD Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought." [1 Corinthians 1:10] If you grew up with siblings, you have almost definitely been involved with family squabbles. Usually the quarrels within my family were over some unfairness that we perceived was happening. Generally the fallout did not last long before we were...

"Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ, God forgave you." [ Ephesians 4:31-32] Have you ever been hurt deeply by someone and struggled to move past the pain? Do you feel bitter and resentful and unable to let go of an offense? If so, you are not alone! Being wounded by others, is an inevitable part of life in a broken world. Forgiveness is not easy, or...

Through Jesus we have gained access to the Father, and the gates are thrown wide open in welcome.