We made it! It’s finally upon us—Christmas Eve followed by Christmas Day. As this is my final blog for the year, I wanted to share what I feel to be the most important part of Christmas—Christ. I think this expresses it best: Finding the real joy of Christmas comes not in the hurrying and scurrying […]
From Darkness
Have you ever thought you saw clearly, only to realize you were missing something vital? Sometimes what seems like clarity is actually blindness, and what feels like darkness becomes where light breaks through. In John 9, a man born blind challenges our assumptions about suffering. The religious leaders asked, “Who sinned, this man or his […]
Freedom
Have you ever driven on autopilot, only to realize you were heading the wrong way? That’s how sin works in our lives—patterns so familiar and comfortable that we follow them blindly, even when they lead us away from God. There are only two spiritual paths: one leads to life with Jesus, the other to separation […]
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 […]
Beyond Backwards
There’s something beautifully simple about how we’re made. Our eyes look forward. Our knees bend forward. Cars are shaped to move forward. Even lawnmowers work best when pushed ahead. Creation itself reminds us: we weren’t made for backwards. This isn’t just biological—it’s spiritual. The Danger of Looking Back Imagine backing away from a threat, eyes […]
Same Jesus, Different Hearts
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 Gift of Gratitude
May your heart be as full as your plate today. Nothing is more honorable than a grateful heart. Dear God, thank you for the gift of each new day. You are the source of all good things. Thank you for believing in me, I can’t imagine where I would be today without your support. Your […]
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 […]
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 […]