'Courage for God’s Calling'
“Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them.” – Joshua 1:6
The people of Israel stood at the edge of the Promised Land. Moses had led them faithfully for forty years, but because of his disobedience, he could only see the land from Mount Nebo. God then passed the mantle of leadership to Joshua. It would now be Joshua’s responsibility to lead the people into God’s promise. This was no small task—nations had to be defeated, cities
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'Grow Groups Matter, Profoundly'
Grow Groups have been critical in the development of my faith and practice. When I was a child, I remember my parents’ small group meeting. They sang (my mom played the piano), read scripture, shared how God was working in their lives, prayed for each other, and followed up.
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'Grounded in Faith'
Faith as a virtue is grounded in God’s grace and a relationship with Jesus. Scripture reminds us, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God” (Ephesians 2:8). Our standing with God is not earned by our works; it is received as a gift. Virtue, then, is never a way to earn salvation—
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'Where do your loyalties lie?'
Jesus gave us fair warning: money competes with God for our loyalty. Our loyalty to God is regularly tested by money, but Jesus says, “You cannot serve both God and money.” (Matt 6:24). Jesus draws a clear contrast—there’s a choice to be made. Who will you be loyal to?
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'Breaking Free from Venus: Restoring What’s Sacred'
In ancient Corinth, sexual indulgence wasn’t a scandal, it was sacred. At the temple of Venus, worship and immorality were fused. Even some Christians in Corinth tried to combine their new faith in Christ with old habits of temple prostitution. Paul confronts this head-on with a deeper
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'Mars or Jesus?'
In Mark 10:42, Jesus gathered His disciples and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them.” When He referred to “rulers of the Gentiles,” He was talking about the Romans—250 years into a system built on conquest,
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'Running the Right Race'
“Run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.” – Hebrews 12:1–2
Ever try walking in a straight line while staring at your feet? You end up veering off course. The same principle applies to life.
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'God Has a Plan for All of Us'
"God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect." Hebrews 11:40
Hebrews 11 is often called the “Faith Hall of Fame.” It tells the stories of Abraham, Moses, Rahab, and others who trusted God, even though they didn’t see the full results of His promises in their lifetimes. But the chapter ends with a surprising twist: “God had planned something
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'Confidence in Christ'
This summer series from the letter to the Hebrews invites us into a rich theological tradition rooted deeply in Jewish history and practice. Though the authorship of Hebrews remains uncertain, the writer clearly possessed an intimate knowledge of the Old Testament sacrificial system, including
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Jesus Gives Us Grace Because He Gets Us
"Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way,
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