As His bride, we are responsible: to grow in the knowledge of God, our Bridegroom; to receive Him as Lord and allow Him to meet our needs as He sees fit; and to trust and yield to Him as our very Life.

Intimacy. Acceptance. Dependence. Trust. Celebration. Love. Peace. Joy. Enthusiasm. Security. Giving. Receiving. Knowing. All these are facets of the relationship that is ours to enjoy – today – as the bride of Christ.

Light describes our basic identity, who we are in Christ. Facing certain adversity from those who love darkness, we’re to let our light shine, consciously choosing to step into the world’s darkness and shine the light of our Savior Jesus, Who indwells us.

Salt defines how we’re to interact with a fallen world. More that just a preservative and a seasoning, we’re to boldly proclaim Jesus to the world. We’re an aroma of death to the perishing but a fragrance of life to those who are being saved.

In this second of two interviews, Pastor Frank continues his conversation with David Gregory, speaker, teacher, and author of The Rest of the Gospel and the New York Times bestseller, Dinner With A Perfect Stranger.

In this two-part series, Pastor Frank interviews David Gregory, speaker, teacher, and author of The Rest of the Gospel and the New York Times bestseller, Dinner With A Perfect Stranger.

God never told us to save our world or rescue society. That battle will leave us frustrated, confused, and angry. We must cling tightly to our Father and to His promise that He is in control and is working out ALL things according to His perfect plan.

Economic crises. Wars and threats of war. Climate. Rioting. Racial tension. Corruption. Crime. Rising suicide rates. Believers everywhere ask, “What can we do?” Paul told us in Colossians 3:2 to set our minds on things above, not on things that are on the earth.