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Following Jesus means we'll encounter signs and miracles along our journey. However, we can become overly focused on seeking these good things and lose sight of Jesus himself. We must be careful not …

The expression of God’s kingdom is righteousness, peace, and joy—showing his work in and around us. Jesus endured the cross for the joy set before him, and now he invites us to share in that same joy…

Love is often underestimated, seen as weak or too simplistic. Yet, Jesus demonstrated that his love—specifically within family—is the antidote to the powers of hell at work in the world. His love isn…

God's love for us will always meet us where we are, but it will never leave us there. The motive of his love is never punishment, but instead loving discipline, emphasizing that we belong before we b…

Love operating within God's family counteracts destructive worldly influences, challenging false narratives of fear, rejection, and performance that shape our identity. Romans 8 reminds us we're adop…

The world tells us power and control lead to victory, but Jesus shows us a different strategy: a love stronger than death that disarms darkness at its root. In Matthew 16, Jesus declares, “I will bui…

In Mark 4, when Jesus said to the disciples in the boat “Let us go to the other side,”—he was making a promise. A promise that his presence is with us, his word is faithful, and his peace is stronger…

In John 21, John knew Jesus' love for him and could recognize him from a distance. In contrast, Peter needed John's help to identify Jesus and be reminded of his true identity in him. Similarly, when…

In John 11, Martha and Mary respond to their brother’s death in two distinct ways. Martha comes to Jesus with reasoned answers and a logical approach, while Mary simply falls at his feet in trust. Si…

At the beginning of scripture, God asks humanity two questions: "Where are you?" and "Where is your brother?" Yet, when we hear these questions, our hearts often struggle to answer. Either, we feel a…

In his obedience, Jesus established a culture of truth and love rooted in the Father’s will. Yet, the enemy seeks to disrupt this culture through offense in our relationships. In those moments, we fa…

In the story of the disciples in the boat, Jesus asks us "Do you still not understand?" In this question lies God's heart for his creation to know and understand him. When we don't make the connectio…

No matter who we are, we are being influenced by someone or something - the world, our flesh, or the powers of the air. When we follow these things, they will only delay suffering and inevitably lead…

When we face a point of need, we have two choices: to worry or to worship. When we dwell on our lack, our hearts naturally lean toward anxiety or striving in our own strength. But when we focus on wh…

In Mark's gospel, the disciples, concerned about forgetting bread despite Jesus just multiplying loaves, are confronted by him in their thoughts and conversation. Similarly, our human nature often fo…

In his letter to the Philippians, Paul invites his readers to embrace the humility that Jesus embodied, a humility demonstrated on the cross. This invitation is the same for us today. The path to thi…

At the beginning of his ministry, Jesus reads from Isaiah 61, offering comfort to the brokenhearted and proclaiming good news. Similarly, in our own lives, we encounter a God who comforts and proclai…

When we pray or ask God for something, past experiences with unanswered prayers can often influence our approach. However, when we pray as friends of God, our approach shifts. As we yield to him and …

During the Advent season, we reflect on the gifts that Jesus brings: hope, peace, joy, and love. Why do these promises sometimes feel out of reach even though they are always available to us? Just as…

As we enter the Advent season, we reflect on the arrival of Jesus and the gifts he brings: hope, peace, joy, and love. Yet, if we're honest, these gifts can sometimes feel distant or fleeting in our …