Posts with the category “life”

Generosity is more than just giving; it's about aligning our hearts with God's and investing in what is eternal. By seeking God's guidance and listening to His voice, we can grow in our faith and beco...  Read More

Because we care about money, God cares about it too. He wants to help us manage it wisely so that it doesn't become a source of anxiety or a stumbling block in our spiritual journey....  Read More

Growth happens in community. Hebrews 6:1 encourages us to "move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity." This growth is facilitated by being together, learning t...  Read More

Jesus' life shows us that relational connectedness is crucial for our overall well-being. ...  Read More

Jesus was authentic, and people were drawn to Him because of His realness. **James 5:16** encourages us to confess our sins to one another and pray for each other, so we may be healed....  Read More

Many might think that sin was the first problem God addressed, but it was actually loneliness. In Genesis 2:18, God said, "It is not good for man to be alone." This highlights the importance of relati...  Read More

Isolation can amplify stress. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 highlights the importance of community: "Two are better than one... If either of them falls down, one can help the other up."...  Read More

Imagine a grieving single mother who has lost her only son. In the midst of her deepest pain, Jesus sees her. Not just a passing glance, but He truly notices her....  Read More

As a pastor I am often asked if pets go to heaven? The question may sound childish, or even sentimental, but it is extremely important for those who ask it....  Read More

The apostle Peter urged church leaders to take their responsibilities seriously: “Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are will...  Read More

So if we are to do good works, to His Glory, because we Love Him with all that we are and all that we do, then should Christians ever actually dread work? Should we look at Mondays as a day we cant w...  Read More

From time to time, we’ll find ourselves in those places in life where we are feeling defeated, deflated, depleted, and discouraged. Whether it’s due to ongoing career pressure, a health situation, a r...  Read More

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Valentines Day and Single-Awareness Day was a month ago now, so I'm sure you can make an accurate guess of what the topic I'll be talking about! One of my favorite topics to talk about, what I looked...  Read More

Ask yourself as well: are you so fixated in your own comforts that you struggle in taking the next steps in becoming the best version of yourself?...  Read More

I began to intentionally focus on my mental picture of that sunrise, trying to burn it into my brain in hopes of never forgetting the peace it gave me, when suddenly I found myself saying in a soft wh...  Read More

Comparison steals our attention of following-through with work that is intended to give God glory....  Read More