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Last Sunday, we celebrated the resurrection of Jesus—our risen Savior who conquered sin and death. Easter is a powerful reminder that Jesus did what no one else could do: He took the weight of our sin upon Himself, died in our place, and rose again to offer new life to all who believe. But here’sContinue reading “Easter Was Just the Beginning”

In Luke 9:23, Jesus speaks words that would echo through eternity: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” At the time, His disciples couldn’t really grasp the weight of what He was saying. But I imagine that as they watched Him on Good Friday—bloody, beaten, andContinue reading “Good Friday: Taking Up Our Cross”

This Sunday is Palm Sunday—a day we remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The scene described in all four Gospels is one of celebration and joy. Crowds lined the streets, waving palm branches, laying their coats on the ground, and shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” -Matthew 21:9. It wasContinue reading “Worshipping God Everyday”

This morning, as I was reading Colossians 4, these verses stood out to me: “Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” — Colossians 4:5-6 I believe these words areContinue reading “Full of Grace”

Jonah 1:3 tells us: “But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish.” In the last month or two, the story of Jonah has continued to pop up for me in many different settings. It’s a story with a very basic point, but sometimes we can get so caught up in the miraculous—a man beingContinue reading “Walking in Obedience”

“ They refused to listen and failed to remember the miracles you performed among them. They became stiff-necked and in their rebellion appointed a leader in order to return to their slavery. But you are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love. “   –Nehemiah 9:17 For 430 years, the Israelites sufferedContinue reading “Don’t Look Back”

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”