Belief matters.

People who believe in God, says Psalm 1, are like a tree in an arid land planted by streams of water.

They have a source of strength in tough times.

They bear fruit – doing good for others.

When we believe in a good and loving God, it shapes how we treat other people, how we seek to make the world better, and where we find real hope.

Jesus said, “Everyone who hears my word and believes in God who sent me has eternal life.” (John 5:24)

Belief matters.

Believe.

Sunday’s Scripture Readings:
Psalm 1:1–6
Matthew 7:15–20

About the Author

Dr. David A. Palmer has been the senior pastor at the United Methodist Church of Kent since 1995. He has a B.A. from Wittenberg University, a Master of Divinity from Duke University, and a Doctor of Ministry from Princeton Theological Seminary. A native of Wooster, Ohio, he has served three other churches in east Ohio before coming to Kent. He and his wife, Mavis, have three children.