The week following Christmas serves as a reflective time, inviting rest amid the year’s burdens. It highlights the importance of embracing rest as a form of spiritual obedience rather than a reward for achievement. True rest fosters faith and gratitude, allowing personal growth without overextension, emphasizing that we need not carry everything alone.
Embrace the journey of finding fulfillment through teaching, where each lesson and conversation aligns with a deeply rooted sense of purpose.
The Church has historically focused on sin and salvation while neglecting the psychological aspects of healing, resulting in shallow discipleship models. By avoiding topics like mental health and trauma, it inadequately supports individuals struggling with chronic stress. Integrating psychology and spirituality could foster deeper understanding and transformation within the faithful.
The content emphasizes God's intimate involvement in creation, portraying Him as a purposeful Creator who shapes humanity with care. Unlike other creations, humans reflect God's image and possess intrinsic worth. This recognition of divine craftsmanship encourages stewardship of the world, trusting in God’s ongoing work to reshape and renew lives.
This Romans study became more than a weekly gathering — it turned into a spiritual excavation. Over eight weeks, we wrestled with truth, tore off masks, and let grace do what only grace can do. From the raw honesty of “no one is righteous” to the breathtaking freedom of “no condemnation,” we watched the gospel move from theory to transformation. What started as a simple Bible study became a community of people learning to live the Word — not just read it. Romans reminded us that the gospel isn’t an entry point; it’s the whole story. It reshapes how we see God, ourselves, and each other — teaching us that grace doesn’t just save us, it sustains us, molds us, and sends us back into the world a little more like Christ.
We’ve all been there at one point in our life. Or maybe several points. We say “yes” with passion, declare intentions with fire in our spirit, and commit with full hearts—only to find ourselves drifting weeks, days, or even hours later. It was really what we wanted just a month or a week ago but... Continue Reading →
11,322 days later and counting… Yesterday I celebrated my 31st birthday, and as I look back on the past thirty years, my heart is overwhelmed with gratitude and such joy! My life has been filled with growth, change, challenge, mercy and grace—and through it all, I’ve seen the hand of God shaping my story in... Continue Reading →
In this passage, Jesus responds to a lawyer's question about eternal life by emphasizing the importance of loving God and one's neighbor. He illustrates this through the parable of the Good Samaritan, highlighting that true neighbors are often those society rejects. Jesus encourages genuine compassion that transcends cultural boundaries and religious expectations.
Our day started at 2:30am for our adventure to Vegas! We have been planning this trip for a couple of months since we found out that we would be coming for a travel conference. I knew that this would be a great opportunity for Nanny to take another adventure with us and an even greater... Continue Reading →
If you have not ever had the opportunity to visit the beautiful island of Jamaica, go ahead and make it your next vacation destination! Jessica and I decided last year that for our anniversary this year we wanted to celebrate by taking a trip together to a Sandals Resort in Jamaica. We looked at all... Continue Reading →
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