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…
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another” Proverbs 27:17 We have spent the last few weeks talking about roots that grow deep. Being rooted in Jesus, God’s Word, and in prayer. This week, we’ll look at growing deeper in community. God never designed us to grow alone. From the very beginning, Scripture shows…
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Our devotion this morning was on being content. Contentment doesn’t usually come from having more—it comes from noticing what’s already there. We often rush past the quiet blessings of our ordinary lives: a safe place to sleep,…
“Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!” — Psalm 8:1 Psalm 8 begins and ends with wonder. David looks up at the night sky—the moon, the stars, the vastness of creation—and is overwhelmed. In the face of such greatness, he asks an honest question: “What is mankind that you are…
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light…” Isaiah 9:2 Advent begins by acknowledging darkness — our struggles, fears, and the things that feel heavy. God doesn’t wait for everything to get better before He brings hope. He sends light into the darkness. Hope is not pretending everything is fine; it’s trusting…
“Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.” — Luke 5:16 There is something sacred about stillness. In a world that pushes us to hurry, measure, perform, and keep moving, quiet places become more than escapes—they become invitations. Recently, I have had the opportunity to walk through woods and along a lakeside with Mirek, and…
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” James 4:7 At first glance, “submit” and “resist” seem like opposites. One sounds like giving up; the other sounds like fighting back. But James uses them together as two sides of the same spiritual coin. When we submit to God, we…
“Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.”— 1 Corinthians 12:27 Jesus didn’t just speak love—He showed it. He touched the leper, fed the hungry, comforted the broken, He showed that people mattered. Today, He continues His work through us. When we serve others, we become…
“Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 We live in a world that rarely stops. Our days are filled with noise – emails, traffic, conversations, endless to-do lists. Even our “quiet moments” are often filled with screens and scrolling. But in the middle of all of this “noise,” God invites us into…