The Process of Slow Growth

Read: 1 Peter 2:2, 2 Corinthians 3:18 I went to dinner with a friend the other day, and for the most part, it was a normal experience. Our waiter took our order, but that was the last time we saw him. I know what you’re thinking, “I didn’t see my server again” is...

The Call to Transformation

Read: Romans 8:29-30, Philippians 1:6 Have you ever felt like there’s a mountain in front of you that you’ll never be able to climb? My weight feels like that mountain to me. I know all the things. I understand calories in and calories out. I’ve counted points and...

The Power of Presence

Read: Psalm 16:11, Matthew 28:20 Some of my favorite TikToks right now are the “Showing up matters” videos. In these clips, a family member sits in the audience filming, and it highlights the moment when a child spots their parent in the crowd. The child’s entire...

Abiding in Christ Daily

Read: John 15:4-5, Colossians 3:16 I love technology. I grew up watching shows like The Jetsons and Star Trek, and I couldn’t wait to have a flying car, a replicator to cook my dinner, and a computer to turn on my lights and manage my household. So we got the...

The Role of the Holy Spirit

Read: John 14:16-17, Romans 8:26-27 I was very fortunate in my early twenties to have a group of close friends to live life with. We were all new to San Antonio, and we were all on our own for the first time. We got to become adults together. We shared life together;...

The Transformation of Identity

Read: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 4:22-24 Identity transformation is a powerful experience. Maybe for you, it was the day you found out you were going to be a parent—one of the greatest identity transformations you ever experienced. Your life forever changed, yet...