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.
This Friday night marks the beginning of an 8-week Bible study through the book of Romans, and my heart is both full and expectant. For years, Romans has been a book that has deeply shaped my faith. It’s a letter that doesn’t just explain the gospel—it proclaims it with power, clarity, and urgency. Every time... Continue Reading →
When I think of having to nail down my overall philosophy on “church” or the growth of the church body itself, I cannot do so without acknowledging so much of what Neil Cole uses in his book Church 3.0. I was first introduced to this book in one of my courses pursuing my M.A. 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.
The holiday season brings some of the most joyful times of our life! Some of us spend our time planning tasty meals around the table and others plan extravagant adventures together with our family. The music that we listen to as we are driving down the highway changes to those classic holiday tunes and the... Continue Reading →
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