James 1:26“If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless.” — James 1:26One of the most sobering realities in all of Script...  Read More

The Hidden Power of Surrendered DesiresWe live in a world that constantly promises to fulfill our deepest longings. From the mundane interactions of daily life to the cosmic questions that keep us awa...  Read More

Finding Joy in the FireWhen Faith Gets TestedWe are living in extraordinary times. There is pressure coming from every direction. Global tension, economic uncertainty, personal struggles, marriage cha...  Read More

What does it really mean to follow Jesus?That question sits underneath everything we say we believe, and yet so often it gets answered with something far less than what Jesus actually called us to. We...  Read More

There is a version of Christianity that requires very little from you. It asks you to believe some things, attend when it is convenient, and make small adjustments to your life.But that is not the fai...  Read More

“28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to t...  Read More

Have you ever stopped to think about gravity? Probably not. Most of us wake up, pour our coffee, and go about our day without once considering the invisible force pressing down on every molecule of ou...  Read More

Why This Mini-Blog Exists.We live in a distracted world with distracted minds but we are called to disciple the distracted just like the focused. It is for that purpose that each week we will release ...  Read More

Why This Mini-Blog Exists.We live in a distracted world with distracted minds but we are called to disciple the distracted just like the focused. It is for that purpose that each week we will release ...  Read More

God says in Isaiah 48:10-11,“Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver;I have tried you in the furnace of affliction.For my own sake, for my own sake, I do it,for how should my name be profaned?My...  Read More

Why This Mini-Blog Exists. We live in a distracted world with distracted minds but we are called to disciple the distracted just like the focused. It is for that purpose that each week we will release...  Read More

Why does abiding in Jesus feel so unnatural?And why is it so difficult for the human heart?Abiding is the second greatest invitation Jesus gave His disciples. The first invitation was given to the who...  Read More