More Than Words Sunday’s sermon reminded me of something we so often know in our heads, yet struggle to truly believe in our hearts: how deeply valuable we are to God.Not in the shallow way the world speaks about worth.Not in the “love yourself more” kind of way. But in the holy, grounding, soul-settling truth… Continue reading More Than Words
FAITHFUL THEN. FAITHFUL NOW. Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22–23Resurrection Sunday is not only about what happened to Jesus, Yes he died for our sin and it’s the greatest love story ever, but it is… Continue reading FAITHFUL THEN. FAITHFUL NOW.
Passover Romans 8:19 says that all creation eagerly waits for the revealing or manifestation of the children of God. This reminds us that all creation is eagerly waiting and not for our potential, but for our manifestation. Just like a seed, we must first be buried before we can break through. What feels like being… Continue reading Passover
The Room The evening meal had already begun. In the ancient Middle East, dinners like this were not private affairs. Wealthy homes had open courtyards, and respected teachers like Jesus often drew curious onlookers who quietly stood along the edges of the gathering. Inside, the air carried the scent of roasted bread, oil lamps flickering… Continue reading The Room
Bygones When the heart feels like a battlefield… Pain. Rejection. Anger. Disappointment. Sometimes the wounds come from the very people who should have protected us. And when that happens, something inside us whispers that we have the right to hold on to the hurt. The right to remain angry. The right to demand justice. But… Continue reading Bygones
Unless Not breakthrough.Not revival.Not destiny.Unless…I was super blessed today when Pastor Johnathan held up that word like a *key*. Unless you become less so He can become more. And I realized how much of the Kingdom hangs on that one holy condition.Jesus says in John 3:30, “He must increase, but I must decrease.”Must…There is no… Continue reading Unless
Come before the Winter These words weren’t casual.They are never wasted.They carry the weight of a life fully spent.Paul had spent roughly thirty years pouring himself out for the Gospel. Three missionary journeys. Church after church planted. Thirteen letters that would shape the theology of the Church forever. He had been beaten. Imprisoned. Stoned. Shipwrecked… Continue reading Rooted – Copy
Rooted “Become guardians of the real.” – Pastor Johnathan In a world full of distractions and distortions, we are called to guard what is true: God’s Word, His presence, and His purpose for our lives. Stay anchored in and rooted in what is real and eternal.Jeremiah 17:7–8“Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord… They… Continue reading Rooted
Not going back Fishing The voices in our my head… They slip in quietly. They sound reasonable. They sound like wisdom. They sound like self awareness. But they are not truth. They say things like you should have known better. If you really loved God you would not have done that. Look how far you… Continue reading Not going back Fishing
Align for Favor Favor is not earned; it is received. Favor is a gift called grace, and grace is unmerited favor from God (Ephesians 2:8). God does not show favoritism; rather, faith activates the favor of God in your life. Where there is faith, favor flows. Favor comes from alignment with God. When you are… Continue reading Align for Favor
