Jesus calls Matthew, a tax collector, to follow him, and Matthew's life is radically changed. Jesus sees beyond Matthew's exterior and calls him to a life of faith and spiritual transformation. The story of Matthew's call serves as a reminder that Jesus is still calling people today to follow him, and that he sees them for who they are and for who they can become. [... more]

Heaven is a real place, a paradise, a city, and a country, where God is present and believers will experience a new and better life. Christians should focus on things above, set their minds on heaven, and seek to live a heavenly-minded life, driven by their love for Jesus and the expulsive power of a new affection. [... more]