When you think of “sinners” who might be excluded from God’s kingdom, does anyone come to mind? If so, you may be entering dangerous territory. The Pharisees were certain of their own seat at God’s table, convinced that the tax collectors and prostitutes had no such place. But Jesus came precisely for the people the religious crowd wrote off. He welcomes the broken, the fallen, the forgotten with open arms the moment they repent and turn to Him. God’s grace reaches farther than our judgments, and we may be surprised by those who are on heaven’s guest list!

The Marks of a True Disciple
Are you just a believer in Christ, or are you a disciple of Christ? There is a difference between the two! His last words to the world were not, “Sit around and believe in me.” They were, “Go and make disciples.” But what does a true disciple of Christ actually look like? What does it really mean to follow Him? How do we know if we ourselves are disciples rather than just church-goers? In this series, we’ll explore these questions and more to make sure that we are living out the mission Christ has called us to live.


