Breaking free from the anxiety-inducing pursuit of control begins with confession: we are not God. The call, “Be still, and know that I am God” (Ps 46:10, ESV), offers comfort and calls for surrender....  Read More

In our fast-paced world, where prosperity can sometimes overshadow purpose, Jesus offers a powerful story. This is not just a story about wealth and poverty, but a deeper call to examine our values an...  Read More

It is tempting, as we read these stories, to place ourselves among the ninety-nine, content and secure. But I confess, with the candor of one who has wandered many a dark wood, that I have been the lo...  Read More

Raise your hand if you’ve ever hosted a dinner party or planned an event. Who do we usually invite? Family. Friends. Co-workers. People we know. That’s normal and good—but Jesus pushes us further....  Read More

I’ve been there—thinking I had it all planned out. I even once calculated my first budget as a teenager and thought I’d have $100 left over every month But God’s question echoes through time: “Whose w...  Read More

At first glance, it may seem like Jesus was saying salvation comes from keeping the Law. But the Law’s true purpose is to reveal our inability to keep it perfectly. We hang the Ten Commandments in our...  Read More

In a world filled with countless voices vying for our attention, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters. From yard signs advertising roofing companies to the constant bombardment of social medi...  Read More

Much like Jesus’s promise of the Spirit, my dad’s guidance continues to resonate in my life, even as he battles stage 4 cancer. His lessons, his love—they remain with me, shaping how I navigate challe...  Read More

Are you ready to discover a powerful lesson in faith from an unexpected source? Join us as we delve into the story of Lydia from Acts 16 and uncover how her heart was opened to the gospel. In this mes...  Read More

The Call to Special OperationsHey everyone. For 20 years, I worked for the state, part of the prison's special response team. Think of us as the SWAT team, but for inside the walls.When things got int...  Read More

When we read that the disciples caught 153 fish, it might seem like an oddly specific number to mention in Scripture. But rather than debating why that number might be significant, let’s consider what...  Read More

In a world filled with constant distractions and allures, the struggle against temptation is as real today as it was thousands of years ago. We all face moments when our resolve is tested, our princip...  Read More