Having recognized our spiritual gifts, the next step is to actively employ them in the service of others. Each gift carries its own set of responsibilities, and God urges us to use them faithfully and eagerly. This active engagement is not just a duty, but a delightful response to God’s grace.  Read More

Faith isn't just believing in God's existence, but trusting in His character and promises even when we can't see the outcome. Are you at a crossroads in your spiritual journey? What decision are you facing that requires faith? Remember, as the sermon pointed out, "no decision is just as bad as going the wrong way." Choose today to step out in faith, trusting that God is who He says He is and will do what He has promised.  Read More

He is the Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last, the Living One. Today, spend time meditating on this description of Jesus. How does this majestic vision of Christ impact your view of your current circumstances? How might it change the way you approach Him in prayer?  Read More

Many Christians say we need to love the sinner and hate the sin. Others say we need to love the sinner and hate our own sin. However, those pithy statements do not deal with the serious matter of how Christians are to respond to the changing values in their world. I believe there is a biblical, four-step response.  Read More

James encourages us to consider trials as joy, knowing that the testing of our faith produces perseverance. This patience isn't passive waiting, but active trust in God's perfect timing and plan. Reflect on a time when God's timing differed from your expectations.   Read More

Today, take time to identify and meditate on specific promises God has made in His Word. How do these promises apply to your life right now? How can holding onto these promises strengthen your faith, especially during difficult times?  Read More

Just as Jesus calmed the storm on the Sea of Galilee, He has the power to calm the storms in our lives. The disciples faced a literal tempest, but we often face metaphorical storms of doubt, fear, and uncertainty.   Read More

Like the disciples, we must remind ourselves of who we walk with—Jesus, the Lord over all creation. When the storms rage, and we feel vertigo from swirling circumstances, we can take refuge in knowing that the One who commands the seas is with us.  Read More

When it seems that answers are delayed, it’s an invitation to deepen our reliance on His wisdom and timing.  Read More

What are you teaching your children? What would you add to this list?  Read More

What do you teach them? You can teach your child many things, but there are only a handful you can emphasize and plant firmly in their hearts. When we were young parents, my wife and I centered in on these ten things:  Read More

Devotion: Jesus didn’t just come to forgive our sins—He came to give us abundant life. This life is marked by joy, peace, purpose, and deep connection with God. Spiritual renewal unlocks this fullness.   Read More