The Christian life is not meant to be lived in isolation. We are called to carry each other’s burdens—to walk with one another in sorrow, in trial, and in weakness. Love bears all things, and through mutual care, we reflect the heart of Christ.
Love is the root of all true obedience. Without love, our actions are hollow. Love for God and for one another is the defining mark of the Christian faith. It is the greatest commandment—and the greatest evidence that Christ dwells within us.
Love is more than a feeling—it is a commitment to seek another’s good, even at cost to oneself. Biblical love is patient, kind, and sacrificial. It flows from God, who is love, and it is most clearly displayed at the cross of Christ.
Spiritual growth involves putting aside immaturity. As we grow in Christ, we’re called to leave behind selfishness, pride, and shallow understanding. Maturity means loving more deeply, thinking more wisely, and living with eternal perspective.
The Bible clearly affirms the value and dignity of women in the body of Christ, yet also defines distinct roles. Scripture teaches that the office of pastor is reserved for qualified men, as a reflection of God’s created order and the authority structure in the church—not as a measure of worth or gifting.
To follow Christ is to die to self every day. It is a continual surrender of pride, of sin, of our will. The path to life runs through death—death to the flesh and the desires of this world. In dying daily, we live more fully for Him.