We live in a world that tells us to try harder, do more, and be better. And if we’re honest, we often bring that into our relationship with God. But Jesus says something very different: “Abide in me…” (John 15:1-17). The Christian life isn’t about striving—it’s about abiding. And the goal isn’t just spiritual growth… it’s spiritual fruit—especially love. Don’t try harder this week. Stay closer to Jesus.
We often rush from the cross to the empty tomb… but what about the silence in between? Holy Saturday reminds us that God is still working—even when we can’t see it. It forces us to face the silence… and trust that God is still at work.
Spiritual drift rarely begins with rebellion—it starts with distraction. Learn how to recognize the warning signs and re-anchor your heart in Christ before the current carries you away.
One of the greatest gifts in our life with JESUS Christ is when He opens our eyes to His Word in fresh ways. We discover His plan unfolding through the ages, His salvation by grace through faith, and His unshakable promises. These discoveries often ignite in us a new zeal for truth—and rightly so. But … Continue reading Grace
In a world that measures worth in clicks, likes, and views, it’s easy to feel overlooked—like your life doesn’t count unless it’s trending. But JESUS doesn’t call influencers. He calls followers. He’s not looking for viral content—He’s looking for surrendered hearts. The courage of Peter and John in Acts 4:13 wasn’t born from self-confidence or popularity. It came from one thing: they had been with JESUS.
High in the Colorado mountains, groves of aspen trees look like separate trees—but they’re all connected by one singular root system. What a beautiful picture of the Church - the Body of Christ. Though we are many, we are one—rooted in the life of JESUS Christ. Read more...
When someone is grieving, it matters less what you say than that you say something. Your presence, not your precision, is what comforts the most.
Neither of the two major political parties or platforms fully represents the values of the Kingdom of God. Instead, the church represents God’s Kingdom party. While I’m a citizen us the US by birth, I'm an eternal citizen of the Kingdom of God, I answer to one Lord, and I'm ultimately accountable to one King - JESUS.
God welcomes our laments. In fact, nothing is more freeing and healthy in our relationship with Him than voicing how we really feel and knowing He totally understands. Our questions and frustrations don’t frustrate Him. In fact He wrote the book on them. The bulk of what we call the wisdom books of Scripture, Job and Psalms, are laments. The wisdom of God, it seems, is lamenting to God.
The recent global pandemic of COVID-19 or Coronavirus and the need for physical distancing has raised a significant question, "What is the Church?" All of a sudden, the meaning, significance, and purpose of the church has raised some interesting, practical questions. If we can’t meet at a particular place or gather together at a specific … Continue reading Church
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