“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 […]
Jesus Is Greater
There’s a moment in Scripture that captures something profound about who Jesus is—and it happens in a synagogue with a man who’s ashamed of his own hand. But before we go there, let’s set the stage: we all face something. Stress, shame, anxiety, fear, sin—our stories differ, but the burdens feel familiar. What if the […]
It’s Not About the Mat
We’ve all had seasons where we feel stuck—maybe not physically, but emotionally, mentally, or spiritually. We carry invisible mats, worn from the weight of disappointment, shame, fear, or brokenness. The story of Jesus healing the paralyzed man in John 5 shows us something powerful: healing isn’t just about getting up—it’s about becoming whole. Jesus approached […]
When God Paints the Sky
I still remember the night I saw this sunset. I was on vacation in Florida sitting on the beach with Darrell and Harley and Dixie. I couldn’t believe the orange that took over the blue sky. It’s like God lit a holy fire. I wanted to shout out to everyone around me. I am forever […]
The Purpose of Jesus
Jesus didn’t come to earth to merely refine old religious traditions—He came to bring something entirely new. He wasn’t looking to put a patch on a worn-out system. Instead, He offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice, fulfilling the law and bringing us into a direct relationship with God. Many of us struggle with the idea […]
Carrying Our Friends!
When we think about healing, most of us imagine miraculous recoveries—cancer gone, legs that walk, depression lifted. And while God certainly can heal physically, what if the healing we really need is deeper than that? What if, in God’s eyes, spiritual healing—the kind that restores our soul—is far more important than fixing our broken bodies? […]
Desperate for Jesus
What does it take for someone to pursue Jesus with everything they have? Sometimes, it’s not comfort but desperation. When life falls apart, when all other options fail, that’s when many finally turn to Jesus. The story of the royal official in John 4:46-54 is one of desperate faith. His son was dying, and though […]
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, […]