The Root of Bitterness

Read: Matthew 5:23-24 There’s a saying we use in the United States: “They poisoned the well.” It’s usually said about someone who tries to damage another person’s reputation, influencing how others feel about them. But here’s the part we often miss—the well isn’t just...

Reconciliation First

Read: Matthew 5:23-24 Have you ever watched an episode of Dr. Pimple Popper? I’m a fan, and one of the things I often wonder is how people let their cysts grow so large before seeking help. But when you listen to their stories, it makes sense. They get used to it....

Living Beyond Comparison

Read: Galatians 2:20 The comparison trap isn’t new. Today, we might associate it with scrolling through social media, but long before Instagram, there was the Sears catalog or glossy magazines showing impossibly perfect models. People would say the same thing: “These...

In Christ Alone

Read: Colossians 2:9-10 One of the hardest parts about being saved is accepting that you will never earn your salvation. This truth is a stumbling block for so many, even for those who have been in church for years. We know the language of grace; we talk about it...

Who Defines You?

Read: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Have you ever noticed how one of the first questions we ask someone new is, “What do you do?” It’s such a common icebreaker that we hardly think about it. But depending on the answer, it can feel like a moment of pride or dread. Some people...

Gratitude Opens the Door to Abundance

Read: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 The most challenging thing I’ve had to overcome as an adult is a scarcity mindset. Growing up poor, I learned two habits that may have been useful then but became a hindrance to my joy and peace later in life. The first was the belief that...