“Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.’ And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit.’” — John 20:21-22 For most people, Easter means egg hunts, ham Read more
“And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.’” — Matthew 3:17 (ESV) Do you actually believe God loves you? Not “Do you know intellectually that God loves you?” or “Can you quote John 3:16?” I’m asking if you really, deep down Read more
“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people’s bones and all uncleanness.” — Matthew 23:27 (ESV) I need to tell you something you probably don’t want to hear. What if the biggest problem facing Read more
The start of a new year is often accompanied by optimism. We make resolutions; to be healthier, to be more present, to manage our time better. This annual ritual comes from the acknowledgement that we do not want to live the same year over again. We sense that something needs Read more
Peace, it is a word we long for, a state of being we pursue, and a promise that we cling. We may envision it as a quiet evening by the fire, a moment of silence in a busy day, or the relief we feel when a conflict is resolved. We Read more
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” — Hebrews 10:24-25 (ESV) This blog addresses a sensitive Read more
Do you ever feel like your passion to communicate your love for Christ and see others enter His Kingdom is non-exsistent? Maybe there was a time when you were burdened to see others come to know Jesus, but now life feels cluttered, filled with to-dos, noise, and a subtle drift Read more
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” — 2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV) What are you afraid of? Maybe it’s the typical stuff, fear of failure, rejection, fear of loss. Or maybe it’s the more subtle fears, the fear that keeps you Read more
“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” – John 15:12 (ESV) Have you noticed how easy it is to be friendly at church? We smile, shake hands, exchange a few pleasantries, and maybe even ask, “How are you?” But if we’re honest, most Read more
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Psalm 118:26 ESV Palm Sunday is typically viewed as a day of celebration, marking Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. The streets were alive with excitement as crowds gathered to welcome Him, waving palm branches and shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is Read more