From the series "Gospel of Matthew." Jesus’ call for his apprentices to become like children is one of his most misunderstood teachings. In this message, we explore the cultural background to Jesus’ words and rediscover just how fitting and fierce they are for our culture today.

From the series "Gospel of Matthew." Jesus is slowly but surely headed for Jerusalem, where he knows he will suffer and be killed. Along the way, the collectors of the temple tax ask Peter whether his rabbi pays the tax. Through a parable about kings and through the belly of a fish, Jesus shows his disciples what it looks like to live secure and rooted in the Father’s love.

A daily meditation on scripture, a quote, or the life of a saint to ground you in God and his peace.

A daily meditation on scripture, a quote, or the life of a saint to ground you in God and his peace.

A daily meditation on scripture, a quote, or the life of a saint to ground you in God and his peace.

A daily meditation on scripture, a quote, or the life of a saint to ground you in God and his peace.

A daily meditation on scripture, a quote, or the life of a saint to ground you in God and his peace.

From the series "Gospel of Matthew." Guest teacher Tyler Staton, from Trinity Grace Church in Brooklyn, New York, discusses the value of prayer and fasting to the follower of Jesus. They are the humble, hidden ways we choose the tiny seed over the suit of armor. And in the upside down Kingdom of God, that seed of divine love grows and blossoms into a force of divine power.

A daily meditation on scripture, a quote, or the life of a saint to ground you in God and his peace.

A daily meditation on scripture, a quote, or the life of a saint to ground you in God and his peace.