Every relationship has seasons. There are seasons of excitement, closeness, laughter, passion, and ease. But there are also seasons of misunderstanding, distance, stress, disappointment, and conflict. One of the greatest misconceptions about relationships is that healthy relationships never struggle. That simply is not true. Even strong marriages experience difficult seasons. The issue is not whether…
One of the greatest struggles in our culture is impatience. Nobody wants to wait anymore. We want fast food, instant downloads, same-day shipping, immediate answers, and unfortunately, many people approach love the same way. Culture teaches: “If you feel it, follow it.” “If you want it, pursue it immediately.” “Your emotions should guide your decisions.”…
My beloved is mine, and I am his; Song of Solomon 2:16 We live in a culture that struggles with commitment. Our jobs, memberships, contracts, relationships, and even dinner plans can feel terrifying because commitment removes alternatives. But despite our fear of commitment, every healthy relationship is built on it. Deep love cannot grow where…
God intentionally placed the Song of Solomon in Scripture because love, covenant, marriage, affection, and intimacy matter deeply to Him. The enemy attacks marriages and relationships because they reflect God’s covenant love. Strong relationships strengthen families, churches, communities, and discipleship. Weak and neglected relationships create wounds that spread everywhere. And one of the first things…
“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” Luke 9:23 Here’s the truth: Following Jesus is available to everyone, but not automatic for anyone. At some point, following Him will cost you comfort, control, relationships, habits, pride… It requires a decision. A decision to deny…
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:33 Most of us don’t struggle with wanting God; we struggle with prioritizing God. We say: “God is important to me” or “Faith matters to me,” but our lives often tell a different story. What…
36 But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only believe.” Mark 5:36 Jesus is going with Jairus to heal his daughter when a woman who is bleeding touches him. This causes Jesus to pause and spend time with her. While he was with her, Jairus’ daughter dies.…
24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. Matthew 7:24 Have you ever known exactly what you should do… and just didn’t do it? We don’t struggle with information—we struggle with application. And that’s the tension Jesus addresses in one…
5 But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Matthew 28:5–6 He is risen. The tomb is empty. The grave is defeated. Jesus is alive.…
Before the cross… before the nails… before the darkness… Jesus kneels. The King of Kings takes off His outer garment, wraps a towel around His waist, and begins to wash His disciples’ feet. This wasn’t symbolic to them—it was shocking. Foot washing was reserved for the lowest servant in the household. And yet Jesus chooses the lowest place. He kneels before: And…