As members of a local church, it's easy to forget that we're part of a magnificent worldwide family who will spend eternity together. We have a lot to learn from the wisdom, witness, and worship of the global church.

Just as a marching band requires every member to follow the conductor and march in sync to create beautiful music, Christians must learn to "keep in step with the Spirit" rather than following their sinful nature. When we do, the Spirit produces beautiful fruit in our lives.

Galatians 4 reveals that God has adopted us and made us heirs. But what does it actually mean that the Spirit of His Son lives in our heart, prompting us to cry "Abba, Father"? Discover how this passage provides assurance and hope, even on our worst days.

Jesus and the Holy Spirit both act as divine advocates for us — Jesus before God the Father, and the Holy Spirit within our hearts. What does their advocacy mean in our lives?

God moves among his people. It’s clear throughout scripture and modern church history. So how do we prepare for a divine encounter? How should we respond when it happens?

When life gets hard, a gap grows between your present reality and your hopes and dreams. Sometimes your past looks better than your future. But God has a message of hope for the discouraged. He is near to the brokenhearted and promises a future more glorious than we can imagine!

In our spiritual lives, the painful moment when we become aware of our shortcomings often brings shame or defensiveness. How can we move from being "unconsciously incompetent" to knowing we fell short and addressing it? The book of Haggai offers a profound example of how to respond to rebuke.

It seems like Christians are either fixated on end-times prophecies OR avoid the topic altogether. But how does Jesus' imminent return affect us today? And how should we live in light of his coming?

Gleaning from the story of William J. Seymour, Matt teaches from 1 Peter 2:4-10 and reminds us who we are and, as a result, what we do.