Not Impressed: When Religion Misses the Mark Have you ever considered the difference between religion and relationship? Religion emphasizes rules and human effort, while Christianity centers on a personal, transformative relationship with God through Jesus Christ. This distinction isn’t just semantics—it’s the difference between life and death, light and darkness. Light That Shines In Luke […]
Sound of Grace
Have you ever been caught red-handed doing something wrong? That sinking feeling, the heat in your face, wishing the ground would swallow you? We’ve all been there. But imagine being exposed before a crowd, vulnerable and ashamed. This was the reality for a woman caught in adultery, whose story teaches us profound truths about grace […]
Watch Your Step
There’s something profound about the changing seasons that reminds us of life’s transitions. As fall colors fade, we’re reminded that everything we do leaves an impression. Have you ever considered that your life might be shaping someone’s faith journey? People are watching—how we handle challenges, treat others, and live out our faith. Our example either […]
Keep Asking
Jesus’ words in Matthew 7:7-11—“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you”—might be among the most quoted in Scripture. But they’re also among the most misunderstood. Many of us have prayed for something in full faith, only to be met with silence. […]
Not Forgotten
“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.” – Matthew 5:10 What does it really mean to be blessed? Most people think of blessings as things that make life easier—success, health, security, comfort. But Jesus introduces something radically different. He says we are blessed when we are […]
Shame To Purpose
We’ve all had a thirsty past—a time when we tried to fill the emptiness inside us with anything but God. Some of us are living in a thirsty present, still searching for something to satisfy our souls. The Samaritan woman at the well knew this thirst well. She had tried to quench it through relationships, […]
Extraordinary Purpose
Have you ever felt unworthy of being used by God? Do your flaws or lack of qualifications make you think you’re not enough? Let’s take a closer look at the 12 disciples Jesus chose and see why God’s calling has nothing to do with perfection—and everything to do with willingness. Jesus Prayed First: A Lesson […]
Kingdom Is Coming
The world can feel chaotic and unpredictable, but as believers, we find hope in knowing that God is in control—even when things seem to spiral. Daniel chapters 7 and 8 offer a profound perspective on God’s sovereignty. Through visions of distant empires and spiritual battles, these passages reveal that God is guiding history toward His […]
Fourth Man In The Fire
Imagine a scene where three young men, vibrant and strong, are being tied up and thrown into a raging fire – all because they refused to bow down and worship a false idol. This isn’t a work of fiction; it’s a real event from the Bible, recorded in the book of Daniel. As we dive […]
God’s Unfolding Plan
Have you ever looked back on your life and seen God’s hand at work, weaving together seemingly random events and circumstances into a beautifully orchestrated plan? That’s exactly what we find in the lives of King David, his son Solomon, and ultimately, Jesus – a tapestry of divine purpose that spans generations. As we dive […]