Picture the scene: thousands gathered in Jerusalem, all listening to the same extraordinary man teaching in the temple courts. Same words. Same place. Same Jesus. Yet their responses couldn’t be more different—some believed, some doubted, some even plotted His death. The difference wasn’t in Jesus. It was in their hearts. John 7 shows us that […]
The Way of Grace
Life teaches us about conflict—from children arguing over a movie to couples debating dinner. Conflict itself isn’t the problem; how we handle it is. Avoidance may feel easier, but it never brings resolution. Wounds fester, relationships deteriorate, and the weight of unresolved pain drags us down. Jesus gave a radically different approach in Matthew 18: […]
The Upside Down Kingdom
In a world obsessed with power and prestige, we often chase the wrong definition of greatness. But in God’s upside-down kingdom, the first shall be last and the last shall be first (Mark 9:35). True greatness looks nothing like society tells us—it’s found in service, humility, and love. Jesus consistently defied cultural norms. He taught […]
A Taste of Grace
In a world divided by culture, religion, and status, it’s easy to think God’s love is limited. Yet, the gospel reveals a love that knows no bounds. Consider the feeding of the 4,000, the lesser-known counterpart to the feeding of the 5,000. The first miracle took place among Jews; the second, among Gentiles—those viewed as […]
False Teacher?
In a world filled with endless voices, podcasts, sermons, and spiritual advice, it can be hard to know who is really speaking truth. Sometimes, something just feels off. If you’ve ever found yourself questioning a preacher or teacher you’ve been listening to, this post will give you a few essential things to look for—straight from […]
Fasting?
Fasting isn’t just an ancient practice or a modern health trend. In the eyes of Jesus, it’s a sacred discipline meant to shift our hunger from the physical to the spiritual. In Matthew 6:16-18, Jesus says something subtle but telling: “When you fast…” Not if. When. That single word reveals a foundational truth: Jesus expected […]
Empty For You
We usually don’t associate “empty” with something beautiful. Empty hands. Empty hearts. Empty promises. Yet, there’s one moment in history where empty meant everything—and it changed everything. This moment is captured in Matthew 28:5-6, when an angel told the women at Jesus’ tomb: “Do not be afraid… He is not here, for He has risen, […]
Change The World
There are moments in Scripture that feel like a call to arms, a charge that pierces right through the noise of modern life. One of those is found in Matthew 5:13–16, where Jesus tells us plainly: “You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world.” We’ve heard these verses before. […]
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 […]
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 […]