Life often feels like sailing through unpredictable waters. One moment, the skies are clear; the next, fierce winds and waves surround us. Storms come in many forms—financial struggles, health crises, broken relationships, or spiritual doubts. In those moments, where do we turn? The story of Jesus walking on water gives us powerful truths about facing […]
UNFINISHED PEOPLE
I wish my testimony was one of unwavering faith. I wish my school classmates would all tell the story of my great love of Jesus. But.. They have seen me fall to sin and act pridefully. I wish I could have another chance in past situations. But God said He wasn’t done with me yet. […]
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 […]
Don’t Give Up, Look Up, & Live Up
When there’s no fruit for your labor in the Lord’s work don’t give up, look up and live up to His calling. Once you become aware of it, it can be simple to do. Like at work you see a dirty sink take a minute and clean it. When you are around people grumbling and […]
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. […]
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, […]
Empty Prayer Life?
We’ve all been there. Sitting in a group when someone says, “Would you pray for us?” Suddenly, your heart races, your mind scrambles for the “right” words, and prayer feels less like talking to God and more like performing for people. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you’re not off track. But it does […]
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. […]