The Gift of Grace

Read: Ephesians 2:8-9, Tituls 3:5 Every year, a kind woman in our church hosts a Christmas party for all the pastors. This isn’t your average cookie-and-punch kind of gathering. She goes all out. The food is incredible, the atmosphere is warm and festive, and she even...

The God Who Comes to Us

Read: John 1:14, Romans 5:8 Have you ever been in line at Starbucks, just trying to get your one, simple cup of coffee, when the person ahead of you pays for it? “Pay it forward,” they say with a cheerful grin, leaving you no choice but to carry on this...

A Kingdom That Endures Forever

Read: Isaiah 9:7, Philippians 2:10-11 A friend of mine recently shared about a cruise he and his wife took to the Mediterranean. While in port, they explored ancient Greek and Roman sites—places that once stood as the center of power and culture for the known world....

The Birthplace of Compassion

Read: Matthew 19:14, James 1:26 I have a friend who seems to be a magnet for stray cats. It’s like the entire feline community has a secret communication system that says, “If you need help, go to her!” No matter how many cats she’s rescued, she always has room in her...

The Life That Split Time

Read: Galatians 4:4, Colossians 1:17 Some of my favorite TikTok videos are extreme cleaning transformations. Whether it’s watching an overgrown lawn being mowed, a hoarder’s house being restored, or a filthy sidewalk being power washed, there’s something deeply...

The Ripple Effect of Jesus’ Life

Read: Acts 4:13, Matthew 28:19 As a kid, I loved building Rube Goldberg machines—those complex setups where one small action, like knocking over a domino, sets off a chain reaction that leads to something extraordinary. I’d spend hours arranging marbles, levers, and...