1 Peter 2:21

Life is so messy. I once met with a counselor at our church to discuss a moral issue that had become political and confused me as a Christian. I asked her what “side” our church was on. She sighed and said, “Sara…all I can say is…we choose to live in the mess.” The Mess is […]…

“To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.” (1 Peter 2:2……

Amidst the serene olive grove of Galilee, Jesus Christ knelt in prayer, seeking communion with His heavenly Father. He addressed God as "Abba," sharing His innermost thoughts and surrendering to God's will. Through the night, Jesus fervently interceded for His disciples, finding strength and guidance in their intimate bond. Despite...…

Job 23:8-12 “If I go to the east, he is not there, and to the west, yet I do not perceive him. In the north when he is at work, I do not see him; when he turns to the south, I see no trace of him. But he knows the pathway that I take; if he tested me, I would come […]…

I don’t have a favorite book of the Bible or a favorite verse. I do, however, have a favorite chapter and, while I am generally drawn to the gospel of Luke, my favorite chapter in all the Bible is John 9. John 9 is where we find the events surrounding the healing of the man……

I don’t have a favorite book of the Bible or a favorite verse. I do, however, have a favorite chapter and, while I am generally drawn to the gospel of Luke, my favorite chapter in all the Bible is John 9. John 9 is where we find the events surrounding the healing of the man……

God does not have a Plan B. He only has Plan A. He does not have any backup plans. What God starts He finishes. If God has preordained you for a place in heaven, you will be there. Nothing can separate you from God’s love. “For I am convinced [and continue to be convinced–beyond any […]…

The best way to respond to every critic on the planet is by being an example in everything you do. No one can deny a person walking the talk.…

Persecution may be a foreign experience for most of us, but it has been the norm for most Christians throughout church history. In a culture that seems increasingly hostile to the biblical worldview, we should not fear or panic. We can find the joy, comfort, and courage that God has provided for us in His …

In 1896, Charles Monroe Sheldon, pastor of Central Congregational Church in Topeka, Kansas, began a story-telling series as part of his Sunday evening services. The story Sheldon told takes place in the fictional railroad town of Raymond, and focuses on pastor Henry Maxwell of First Church of Raymond. In the story, Maxwell challenges his congregation……