Six Things to Consider: Biblical Priorities for a Fruitful Year
A new year has a way of waking up our “goal-setting” side. We plan, we list, we promise ourselves we’ll do better. But Jesus gives us a better starting point than willpower: abiding. In John 15, He reminds us that real fruit doesn’t come from trying harder—it comes from staying close to Him. Here are […]
New Beginnings (A Quick Look into Genesis)
Genesis is often called the book of beginnings. In its pages we see the beginning of the world (Genesis 1–2), the beginning of sin (Genesis 3), the beginning of family life and childbirth (Genesis 4), and even the beginning of nations (Genesis 10–11). As a new year sits in front of us, Genesis helps us…
It’s Easier to Keep Holidays Than Commandments
“How many observe Christ’s birthday! How few, his precepts! O! ’tis easier to keep holidays than commandments.” — Benjamin Franklin That quote stings—because it’s true often enough to make us uncomfortable.Every year, Christmas arrives with lights, music, traditions, and a calendar that almost forces us to pause. And there’s nothing wrong with celebrating. Remembering the […]
Immanuel: Where Many Miss Jesus
The story of Jesus’ birth is one of the most familiar in Scripture, yet it remains one of the most overlooked. Not because people haven’t heard it, but because they often miss the meaning behind it. Matthew opens his Gospel with a truth so profound that it reshapes the entire biblical story: “They shall call […]
Some Christmas Season Thoughts
As Christmas approaches, this is a meaningful time to strengthen relationships with both your physical family and your spiritual family. Christmas has a way of gathering people together, but it also reminds us how much we need one another. Here are a few simple, practical ways to lean into that blessing while keeping our minds…
People to Remember in December
As the holiday season unfolds, we find ourselves moving from Thanksgiving toward Christmas and the New Year. While this is a time of celebration for many, it can also be a time of emotional challenge. Studies show that nearly 64% of people report experiencing the “holiday blues,” with feelings of loneliness, sadness, or stress often…
Are You in the Faith? A Call to Self-Evaluation
The Apostle Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 13:5 are both challenging and compassionate: “Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves.” This isn’t a call to doubt, but an invitation to honest self-reflection. It is a call for a spiritual checkup to ensure we’re walking with Christ, not just talking about…
Think Before You Post: Choosing Wisdom Over Foolishness on Social Media
Don’t read this. I just needed to write today. Nothing more’ Nothing less. ___________________________________________________ Let’s be real—social media is a powerful tool. It can connect us, inform us, and even inspire us. But it can just as quickly become a platform for mockery, foolishness, and even cruelty—especially when tragedy strikes or when emotions run high.…
Ministry Empires—Blessing or Burden?
If you spend any time in today’s Christian landscape, you’ll notice a trend: ministries growing into brands, leaders becoming influencers, and churches building extensive platforms. While there’s nothing inherently wrong with growth or influence, it’s worth asking—when does a ministry become an empire, and is that always a blessing? When Growth Becomes the Goal Jesus…
The True Heart of Ministry—Introducing People to Jesus
The True Heart of Ministry If you could strip away every program, every platform, and every plan, what would be left at the very core of ministry? For Jesus, and for the early church, the answer was simple: people introducing people to Him. The heart of ministry was never about building an empire, but about…
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