15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. Ephesians 6:15 In Ephesians 6:15, the Apostle Paul writes about putting on “the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace” as part of the armor of God. He describes it like shoes—something we wear every day, something that…
“Surely He took up our pain and bore our suffering… He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities.” — Isaiah 53:4–5 When Jesus carried the cross through the streets of Jerusalem, He carried more than wood on His shoulders. The cross represented the full weight of humanity’s sin, brokenness, and pain. Every…
I find that sometimes repentance starts with a realization we didn’t expect. During Praise Team rehearsal, I kept trying to get everyone to sing the same pitch. The parts were definitely clashing. I was confident I knew where the part should land. I corrected. I redirected. I pushed for unity. I banged out the notes…
“Savior, like a shepherd lead us, much we need Thy tender care…”— Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us I grew up singing some of the old hymns of faith, which are deeply theological. One of the hymns was Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Us. Being led by Christ begins with admitting a simple truth: we…
Three Point had its humble beginning as a Bible study of just fifteen people meeting on a beautiful outdoor patio in August of 2007. In September of the same year, the first “public” meetings were held in a rented public use building with a vision for intentionally sharing the message and love of Jesus with others and by encouraging them to investigate…
Advent is a season of longing. We have lit the candles of Hope and Peace—reminders that God steps into our waiting with promises strong enough to hold us and presence close enough to steady us. But this week, we turn to a theme that often surprises us in the waiting: Joy. Joy is different from…
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” — Psalm 107:1 The holiday season has a way of stirring our hearts—lights, music, family moments, and all of the traditions old and new. But in the middle of it all, God invites us to something deeper: a heart of gratitude that…
“Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice.” Luke 17:15 Ten men received a miracle that day. All ten were healed, but only one turned back. Why?Because one man noticed. Gratitude begins when we pause long enough to see the hand of God at…
When I was younger (many moons ago), there were only a few special days on the calendar. Days like Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc… But now it seems that every day is a “special” day. Did you know that the 1st Friday in June is National Donut Day? Or that April 2nd is National…
In our lives being fat is not a good thing. It affects our health and even our self-image. However, when it comes to our spiritual discipline, being fat is what we need. Stay with me here and I’ll explain. The acronym FAT means, Faithful – church, small groups, etc…, Available – ready to serve, etc…,…