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In Luke 9:23 Jesus tells us: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” As Christians, we call ourselves followers of Jesus. It’s the very essence of what it means to be a disciple—our goal is to follow Him. But while we love the idea ofContinue reading “Follower of Jesus: NOT Just A Title”

We’ve all had those days. We wake up feeling refreshed, ready to tackle our to-do list with optimism. The plan is set, the schedule is in place, and we head out the door expecting a productive day. But then—life happens. An unexpected phone call brings bad news. The car won’t start. Traffic is worse thanContinue reading “When Life Happens”

In our Western culture, prayer has often become more about speaking than listening. We come before God with a list of requests—things we need Him to do, problems we need Him to fix, situations we want Him to change. And, though God tells us to make our requests known, prayer is meant to be moreContinue reading “Prayers of Silence”

We’ve all been there—standing on the edge of an opportunity, feeling the nudge to step out in faith, but we we’re held back by our fears. Sometimes it’s the fear that we’re not equipped, that we don’t know enough. Other times, it’s the fear of failure. What if we fall flat on our faces? WhatContinue reading “Stepping Out for God’s Good Purpose”

Today is Valentine’s Day—a day when the world celebrates love. For some, it’s a day of romance, chocolates, and flowers, For others, it may be a reminder of loneliness or heartache. The world often defines love as a feeling, an emotion that comes and goes based on circumstances. Love, according to culture, is something weContinue reading “God is Love”

As a pastor, I experience criticism a lot. Whether it’s someone inside the church who thinks I should have handled something differently or someone outside the church who has issues with my biblical views or theology. I’ve come to realize that it’s just part of being a pastor. But the truth is, we all faceContinue reading “Loving Our Enemies”

In Romans 8:5 (NLT), Paul tells us: “Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit.”  Our thoughts have incredible power over us. They can either lift us up or drag us down. When we allow ourselvesContinue reading “Changing the Narrative of Our Thoughts”

In our church over the last few weeks, I’ve been talking about the importance of operating in the power of the Holy Spirit. God gave us His Spirit to help us live abundantly. When we choose to follow Jesus, He gives us the Holy Spirit to lead, guide, and empower us. However, if we aren’tContinue reading “Operating in His Power”

The year 2024 has been one of my most challenging years as a pastor. It was a year filled with many trials and difficult moments, and as the calendar turned to 2025, my prayer and hope was for the year ahead to be better than the one behind. But during a time of prayer thisContinue reading “Letting His Light Break Through”

As we step into a new year, it’s a time for fresh beginnings and renewed focus. Ephesians 1:4-5 (NLT) reminds us of a profound truth: “Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. God decided in advance to adopt us intoContinue reading “A New Year with New Opportunities”