By Dr. Scott Rodin |   Text I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained all this, or have ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin |   Text As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin |   Text What do people get for all the toil and anxious striving with which they labor under the sun? All their days their work is grief and pain; even at night their minds do not rest. This too is meaningless. A person can do ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin |   Text But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.  Matthew 6:33 I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin |   Text Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” Luke 12:15 Meditation How you measure success in this life will dictate the way you live this life ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin |   Text And he [Jesus] said, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.” Then he ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin |   Text “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. I have told you ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin |   The Map To navigate our way along this third trek we will be guided by the following key text, image, themes and prayer. Key Verse for Trek #3 – John 15:1-17 I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin |   Text In him [Jesus Christ] and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. Ephesians 3:12 Meditation As faithful stewards we can draw with confidence before the throne of grace. Teaching I can’t imagine a more fitting verse for us ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin |   Text Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against ... read on