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As we celebrate this 4th of July weekend, our hearts are filled with gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy. Yet if we’re honest, it’s easy to take these freedoms for granted. We live in a nation where we can gather freely, worship openly, and speak boldly—blessings that many around the world still long for. AndContinue reading “Grateful for Freedom”

“We love because He first loved us.” – 1 John 4:19 I recently came across a reflection by Soren Kierkegaard, the Danish theologian and philosopher, about this Bible verse. He pointed out that we often speak of God’s love in terms of the past—“He first loved us”—as if God’s love was something He showed once longContinue reading “God’s Ceaseless Love”

A few weeks ago, I attended a special prayer meeting centered around inner healing, and it was a powerful reminder that many of us are carrying wounds and hurts that we’ve never truly dealt with. We’ve pushed them down, trying our best to forget. But the problem is that unresolved pain doesn’t stay buried. ItContinue reading “Finding Healing in Forgiveness”

“A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.” – Psalm 68:5  This weekend, as we recognize Father’s Day, we’re reminded that this day stirs up a variety of emotions. For some, it brings joy and gratitude for a loving and faithful dad. For others, it stirs sorrow due toContinue reading “A Perfect Father”

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”— Galatians 6:9 (NIV) Following Jesus isn’t always easy. In fact, He told us it would be hard: “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (JohnContinue reading “Stay the Course”

This week, Stacy and I have been away at our Foursquare Connection (our national convention)—a time we look forward to every year. It’s more than just a change of scenery or a ministry event, it’s a refreshing experience for the heart and soul. We get to reconnect with friends and pastors we’ve walked with overContinue reading “Koinonia”

“If you love me, keep my commands.” -John 14:15 This week, a friend shared a couple quotes from Henry Blackaby that struck a chord in my heart. The first was this: “Our difficulty is not that we don’t know God’s will. Our discomfort comes from the fact that we do know His will, but we do notContinue reading “The Cost of Obedience”

“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” — Romans 12:2 (NLT) Have you ever stopped and asked yourself why you believe what youContinue reading “Changing Our Minds”

“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” -Ephesians 5:15–17 We live in a world that moves fast and pulls us in a thousand directions. Between endless to-do lists,Continue reading “Living with Intentionality”

In our fast-paced world, the idea of stopping—of being still—is often seen as unproductive or even wasteful. We live in a culture that glorifies busyness, celebrates hustle, and measures worth by how much we accomplish. But God’s rhythm is different. In Psalm 46:10, we’re given a simple yet profound invitation: “Be still, and know that I amContinue reading “Be Still and Know”