If you were to randomly choose ten Christians on their way out of church on Sunday and ask them “What did Jesus come to do for you?”, what do you think they would answer?

I bet you a great majority of them would describe how Jesus came to forgive us of our sins so that we can go to heaven, or some variation of that phrase.  

Is that true?   Yes, of course... Well, kinda.  

The issues with your marriage that you’d rather not think or talk about.  The long-standing addiction that you feel ashamed of and that you’ve tried to get rid of for so long.  The repressed anger that blows up against your children for something rather small.  That sense of defeat after the meeting that speaks about how things will never change...

Oh, those things can change.  And that’s precisely what God is after.  

While reading the Gospels I am amazed by the simplicity of Jesus invitation: "Follow me".  He didn't just say "believe me", or "believe in me".  Although that's important, obviously, it won't be enough if we really want the abundant life that He wants to offers us.

To "Follow Him" implies forward movement.  It implies constantly looking ahead to see where He is, what He is saying, what He is doing and how He is doing it.

No matter how exciting and fulfilling your life is at this time, or if you are struggling to make life work.  Maybe you have already lost heart and are living under the weight of resignation.

Wherever you are in life right now, there’s so much more available with God.  And no matter what your past experiences have taught you, there is something deep inside your heart that knows it.

We're constantly bombarded with "wisdom quotes" and "tips and techniques" from the world.  Most of that worldly knowledge, though, leads us down the wrong path, and real, long-lasting change doesn't happen. You know it.  You've been down that road already.   

There's another way.  The ancient paths. The road less traveled.  The good way.  

"Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls." Jeremiah 6:16