As we come to Christ, we (the church) are like living stones being built in various ways into a spiritual house, with Christ as the cornerstone. Peter invites all to reflect on our identities in the eyes of God, and to respond with praise and witness.

If we long to encounter God, or simply encounter him anew, where do we start? The story of Moses glimpsing the “back” of God offers us a key to the door of this mystery.

On this tenth anniversary of City Church, Psalm 100 invites us to center our celebration in worship, characterized by joy and thanksgiving because of God’s goodness and faithfulness to us.

The “Fruit of the Spirit” is not a moral, to-do list, but a pastoral reminder of what life lived with God’s Spirit will look like. Pray these words just as we practice these truths.

As a light bulb finds a current from outside its glass case, we find real power from beyond ourselves. The Spirit of God is the source of all true freedom.

The persistent temptation of our spiritual lives is to choose momentary security over long-term flourishing. The story of exile and the people’s return to the city of Jerusalem is a reminder—for any season of life—that true and lasting comfort is found in the presence of God alone.