In a world of fakes and fools, it's important that we know who the real Christians are. At this turn of the year, we take a look at Jesus' encounter with the Rich Young Ruler through the lens of salvation by grace and love for God, our neighbours and ourselves. This will help us to explore the essence of genuine, Biblical Christianity.

Sometimes a beautiful religion can turn ugly. This post tells of how even Jesus Christ was hurt by this, and the healing He offers.

Sometimes a beautiful religion can turn ugly. This post tells of those on the outside are hurt by this, and how that hurt can be healed.

Sometimes a beautiful religion can turn ugly. This post tells of how people we 'other' are hurt by this, and how that hurt can be healed.

Sometimes a beautiful religion can turn ugly. This post tells of how the needy are hurt by this, and how that hurt can be healed.

Sometimes a beautiful religion can turn ugly. This post tells of how sinners are among those hurt by this, and how that hurt can be healed.

We often face situations that make us feel overwhelmed. This post is for those who have lost all hope that things could ever change.

We often face situations that make us feel overwhelmed. This post is for those who feel like they have hit rock bottom.

We often face situations that make us feel overwhelmed. This post is for those who have committed serious acts of betrayal.

We often face situations that make us feel overwhelmed. This post is for those who feel like things are wrong and need to change.

We often face situations that make us feel overwhelmed. This post is for those who feel like they have nothing good to bring to God.

We often face situations that make us feel overwhelmed. This post is for those who feel like everyone has abandoned them.

We often face situations that make us feel overwhelmed. This post is for those who feel like they are out of their depth.

We often face situations that make us feel overwhelmed. This post is for those who feel like they don't have enough.

We often face situations that make us feel overwhelmed. This post is for those who feel like ill health has taken everything from them.

We often face situations that make us feel overwhelmed. This post is for those who feel like they are dangerous to know and beyond help.

We often face situations that make us feel overwhelmed. This post is for those who feel like Jesus is asleep while they suffer.

We often face situations that make us feel overwhelmed. This post is for those who feel like all seems to be lost.

We often face situations that make us feel overwhelmed. This post is for those who feel like they are powerless.

We often face situations that make us feel overwhelmed. This post is for those who feel like they have nothing left to give.