Redeeming Rest: Creative Sabbath; Embracing Rest in Non-Traditional Ways
Let’s explore a profound story from Luke 13:10-17. It’s a moment when Jesus, on the Sabbath, healed a woman who had been crippled for...
Redeeming Rest: Overcoming the Barriers to Sabbath
In the heart of Mark 2:23-28, we find a moment when Jesus boldly challenges the rigid interpretations of the Sabbath held by the religious...
Sabbath: God’s Gift of Rest
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, genuine rest often seems unattainable. However, God has provided us with a profound remedy for...
Pressing the Reset Button: A Reflection on Philippians 3:3-16
How many of you have ever played a game or have a gaming system with a reset button? How many of you remember, however, the “reset”...
Thy Kingdom Sung: Learning and Worshiping Through Song
What’s your favorite way to learn about and worship Jesus? Some find joy in reading and studying the Bible. Others prefer participating...
Seeing Christ in the Stones
Do you ever find your mouth running faster than your brain? I certainly do. Sometimes, we speak before we think, and it lands us in...
Done with “Or” – Embracing the “And” in Our Faith
Have you ever found yourself paralyzed by choice? My wife certainly knows the feeling when she goes clothes shopping with me. The hardest...
Walk Humbly with God: Understanding Micah 6:1-8
Over the past two weeks, we’ve been diving into Micah’s response to the question the people of Judah posed to God after realizing they...
Love Mercy: Understanding “Hesed” in Our Lives
Last week, we started a three-part series answering the profound question the people of Judah posed to God through the prophet Micah:...
Living Out Micah 6:8: “Seek Justice”
There was a man who loved God and lived his life according to what God says. He didn’t find God until college, so when he was still a...
Containing God: Lessons from King David’s House
As life progresses and families grow, it’s inevitable that we accumulate more “stuff.” I’ve experienced this firsthand. I...
Between Ordinary and Exceptional: Embracing the “Mean” with the Holy Spirit
Imagine a father trying to teach his daughters a little about the complexities of language, only to be met with a clever twist on the word...
Navigating Life’s Traffic Lights: A Call to Go Beyond
How many of us feel like life is a series of green, yellow, and, inevitably, red traffic lights? One minute you’re cruising along, the...
Casting Nets on New Sides: Reflections from a Campfire with Jesus
Every year, as the holidays approach, I look forward to what Kate’s brothers and cousins affectionately call the “crazy cousin...
Peace Be With You: Finding Calm Amidst the Chaos
In the hustle and bustle of our digital age, our phones constantly ping with reminders, notifications, and updates to keep us on track....
Encountering the Divine in Our Daily Walks
In our lives, much like the two men walking towards Emmaus in Luke 24:13-35, we often find ourselves caught up in intense conversations...
The Unexpected Grace: Embracing the Changes of Life
In the unpredictability of life, we are often met with moments that take us by surprise, altering our plans and setting us on paths we...
Finding What We’re Not Looking For
Have you ever confidently walked into a store, certain of what you need, only to find your item has vanished from its usual spot? I...
Life, Death, and the Resurrection: The Ultimate Hero’s Journey
In our contemporary world, heroes come in many forms. From the pages of comics to the screens of our theaters, they leap, fly, and fight...
What Kind of King is Jesus?
When we conjure images of kingship, our minds might drift to scenes of grandeur and power: majestic robes, gleaming crowns, and the...
“Harmony of Faith: The Eternal Melody of Old, New, and Covenant”
In the quiet, reflective spaces between the notes of our faith, there exists a harmony—a melody that threads through the ages, connecting...
Bridging the Divide: The Lesson of Contentment and Unity in Philippians 4:10-13
In a world captivated by the allure of more—more wealth, more status, more power—it’s easy to find ourselves trapped in an...
Unity In Diversity: Embracing Our Collective Identity In Christ
Billy Graham, alongside figures like John Wesley, Martin Luther, and Augustine, stand as towering heroes of faith, having left indelible...
Right, Wrong, and Holy: A Journey Beyond the Binary Through The Lens of Jesus
In our ongoing exploration of what defines a hero, we delve into the complex tapestry of right, wrong, and the transcendent concept of...
The Parable of the Good Fruit: Unveiling True Heroes in Our Midst
In a world teeming with narratives of heroes and villains, the essence of true heroism often blurs in the shadows of our modern-day...
Trusting In Miracles: Setting Up A Lifetime Of Faith
In our lives, first impressions hold a significant weight. From the nerve-wracking moments of a job interview to the simple exchanges in...
The Bologna Sandwich Syndrome: A Lesson in Faith and Action
Have you ever caught yourself complaining about something so frequently, yet doing absolutely nothing to change it? Well, I recently...
When Life Interrupts: Finding Jesus in the Chaos
Hey everyone, You know how it goes – you plan your day, your week, your life, but then *bam!* – an interruption hits you out of...
It Is Polite to Point
Ever been told that pointing at someone is rude? I bet you have. It’s one of those social etiquette rules drilled into us from a...