Have you ever wondered why Jesus asks people to do things that He could easily do Himself? Jesus could heal the sick, calm storms, multiply food, and even raise the dead. Nothing was beyond His power. And yet, when you read the Gospels, you discover something fascinating. Jesus continually invites ordinary people to participate in…
Spiritual transformation is not sustained by moments—it is formed through rhythms. Most people want a deeper relationship with God, but they’re trying to build it on: And then they wonder, “Why do I feel inconsistent?” “Why don’t I feel close to God?” The truth is, you don’t build a strong life on occasional moments; you…
“For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works…” Ephesians 2:10 God transforms us not only for our own benefit but for the blessing of others. Your faith is meant to overflow into your family, workplace, church, and community. Someone needs the encouragement, kindness, wisdom, or generosity that God has placed inside…
“Then He said to them all: ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow Me.’” Luke 9:23 Jesus never promised that following Him would be easy. In fact, He told His disciples that true discipleship requires self-denial, daily surrender, and faithful obedience. To deny ourselves means…
“Then he said to them all: ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.’” — Luke 9:23 Following Jesus is the greatest invitation ever given—but it is not a casual one. Jesus never hid the cost of discipleship. He told His followers plainly that walking…
We are on a 5-week journey toward Easter and the resurrection. This week, we looked at turning toward the cross. Following the example set by Jesus, we also must intentionally look at the cross and all that it means for us as believers. Each day, we’ll look at some simple devotions that help us prepare…
We live in a hurried world. Easter can arrive before we’ve had time to truly reflect on what it means. As we move toward Easter and the Resurrection of Jesus, I want to invite you into a five-week journey called “From the Cross to the Empty Tomb.” Beginning this Monday, you’ll receive a short devotional…
“By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.” — John 15:8 Over the last several weeks, we’ve talked about being rooted — in Jesus, in prayer, in the Word, in community, and in obedience. But roots aren’t the goal. Fruit is. When I’m rooted in…
Jesus is not just the beginning of faith; He is the very soil that nourishes our growth as His followers. Our growth flows from abiding in Him. Where are your roots? Are you drawing life from Christ, or just going through the motions?
When I was growing up, we played a lot of sports on the playground and in the yards. Each time it began by picking teams. If you were the captain, you wanted the biggest, strongest, fastest – whatever it would take for your team to come out on top. I can remember praying silently that…