Let God Lift You: Humility in a Self-Promoting World
One of the most striking themes in Jesus' teachings is His insistence on humility. In Luke 14, we find Jesus dining at a prominent Pharisee's house. Watching as guests vied…
The Leader’s Descent: Humility as the Key to True Leadership
It begins with a mindset. When Paul wrote to the believers in Philippi, he wasn’t issuing corporate policy or strategy. He was calling them to adopt a posture of the…
The Power of the Risen King: A Call to Obedience
The disciples stood before Jesus, eyes fixed on the One who had overcome the grave. Just days before, their world had been shattered as they watched Him suffer and die.…
When we build together
There’s something meaningful about pressing pause in the middle of a busy week to gather together—not for a meeting, not for a deadline, but to open God’s Word and reflect.…
Walking in His Footsteps: A Call to Obedience
Every year, about this time, we get so excited and look forward to the weekend where we gather together with other believers in different areas to celebrate the days of…
The Compassionate Christ: Following His Example in a Hurting World
Let’s pause and linger a little longer at this Scripture verse, using the SOAP method—Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. Picture yourself in the crowd that day, watching Jesus move among…
Crossing Boundaries: Living Out Compassion in a Divided World
Compassion. It’s a word that rolls off our tongues easily, but in practice, it can be one of the most challenging aspects of our faith. What does it really mean…
Forgiveness … a freedom you can choose
Forgiveness. It’s one of those words we hear often in church, yet, when it comes time to actually live it out, it’s something much harder to grasp. We’re quick to…
Clean Slate: When God Erases Every Trace of Sin
Ever stood on the beach and watched the waves wash away footprints? One moment, they’re there—deep impressions in the sand. The next, they’re gone, swallowed by the tide. That’s forgiveness.…
Trusting God’s Plan: A Reflection on January and Beyond
The first month of the year is nearly gone. The pages of the calendar have turned, and with them, the fresh hopes and quiet hesitations that come with every new…