God Is a Giver

Read: James 1:17 I never really understood what the big deal about Christmas was. Sure, it was fun as a kid—presents, candy, and time off from school—but it wasn’t something our family went all out for. As I grew older, the excitement wore off, and Christmas became...

Empowered by the Spirit

Read: Acts 1:8 I’ve been a pastor for a long time, and there are still moments when I feel nervous about sharing the gospel. I think this is a common experience for many believers. You’re around someone, and suddenly you feel that nudge—an unmistakable prompting to...

Joy in the Work of the Kingdom

Read: Philippians 4:18 A friend of mine once walked across Europe to raise money for clean water projects. In a perfect world, I would have joined him for a small leg of the journey, but that just wasn’t possible. Instead, I was able to buy him a computer so he could...

Overcoming Barriers with the Gospel

Read: Romans 10:14-15 According to the Joshua Project, there are over 7,000 unreached people groups, representing billions of individuals with little to no access to the gospel. Specifically, 7,391 of the world’s 17,446 unique people groups are considered unreached,...

The Power of the Gospel for Everyone

Read: 1 Timothy 2:4, 2 Timothy 3:13 As a kid, my siblings and I used to joke about who was Mom or Dad’s favorite. It was mostly harmless fun, but deep down, I think those jokes tapped into a real insecurity we all felt. After all, it’s natural to have favorites—we all...

Called to God’s Special Assignment

Read: Psalm 22:28, 2 Timothy 3:13 When I was in college, I really wanted to be part of a special research team working on a professor’s dissertation. It felt like a big opportunity—a chance to contribute to something meaningful. I applied but was rejected because my...