Ever wonder if your efforts matter? It might not be immediately obvious, but big things happen when God’s word is involved.

While it takes some effort to understand Jesus’ teachings, we are blessed by the effort to bring their meanings to light.

As Jesus explains the meaning of one of His best known parables, He reveals the secret to living a fruitful life - and the key to understanding His other parables.

Jesus made a lot of what He taught difficult to understand…on purpose. Why?

Jesus teaches in a surprising way: He wants to see if you’re really listening.

As we study Psalm 100, we discover how specifically to give God our heartfelt thanks, whether it is a holiday, worship day, or any day.

Even when life at home became chaotic, Jesus knew what really mattered. We belong with Him.

We can learn a lot about how Jesus leads - and how best to lead others - from what He called His apostles to do.

Jesus recognized when He was about to be pressed and prepared accordingly. Learning from Him will keep us from being crushed, too.

Hard hearts made Jesus angry. Yet unlike our destructive tendencies, Jesus directs His anger to helping those in need.

Jesus knows the Scriptures. He knows what God wants for us, and as the Lord of Rest, He offers it.

As we study 1 Chronicles 16:8-36, we discover why God deserves our thanks and how best to give them to Him.

There’s nothing else like Jesus: trying just to add a little of Him will only make a mess. He is so fresh and new, our lives must be completely transformed by His presence.

Sin is a sickness, and Jesus isn’t afraid to come close and heal us. If we’re really following Him, we shouldn’t be afraid to, either.

Even when others don’t (or won’t), Jesus sees you - and He is always looking for another follower.

Jesus doesn’t just know what’s in our hearts: God has given Him the authority to change our lives.