Posts with the tag “follow-jesus”

I love saying yes to big, exciting ideas, but I’m not always great at living them out once the emotion wears off. This sermon from Acts 19 forced me to ask whether my yes to Jesus is rooted in real re...  Read More

A reflection for working moms who know there's something in their life that needs to go, but the cost of letting it go feels too high. Acts 19 and a $17 million bonfire have something to say about tha...  Read More

A reflection for busy parents who plan their family's life confidently and occasionally ask God to bless it afterward. Acts 19 and Paul's "if God wills" has something to say about that....  Read More

A reflection for anyone who has been clinging to comfort in their faith life and wondering why things feel stale. Devin's third challenge from Acts 18 - and what prayerfully embracing change actually ...  Read More

For anyone in ministry - or just trying to show up faithfully - who is tired and wondering if it's enough. A real reflection from Acts 18. ...  Read More

A reflection for followers of Jesus who genuinely believe the gospel but have quietly stopped sharing it. Acts 17 is an uncomfortable reminder that Paul never stopped - even when it cost him....  Read More

An honest reflection from someone who assumed global missions was for unusually bold people. Ephesians 2:10 says otherwise — and so does the story of one couple from our church who simply kept saying ...  Read More

An honest reflection for anyone who’s been trying to earn God’s approval for years and is running out of steam. Matthew 23 draws a sharp contrast between blind religion and the gospel, and this post s...  Read More

This reflection on Matthew 22 explores Jesus’ parable of the wedding feast through the lens of everyday life, our schedules, distractions, and quiet tendencies to ignore God’s invitation. It’s an hone...  Read More

When life feels like too much, juggling work, kids, aging parents, and strained relationships, dependence on God can feel more like failure than faith. In this reflection on Matthew 20:29-34, we look ...  Read More

This week’s sermon from Matthew 17 reminds us that the glory of Jesus isn’t just something to admire… it’s something to share. The same Jesus who shone on the mountain walks with us everyday. ...  Read More

Peter’s bold confession in Matthew 16 reminds us that Jesus is more than a great teacher... He is the Christ, the Son of the Living God. In this reflection, we explore why faith must be personal and h...  Read More

What does it really mean to follow Jesus? This reflection explores two real-life stories: one of quiet sacrifice, the other of bold fait, alongside the examples of Timothy and Epaphroditus in Philippi...  Read More

When Jesus shows us what’s truly in our hearts, it can be uncomfortable, but it’s also an invitation to deeper hope and trust. This reflection on Matthew 15 explores how Jesus lovingly reveals the mot...  Read More

What does Jesus want from us? More than Sunday routines. This reflection reminds us that Jesus lovingly invites us to give Him all of our hearts... not out of guilt, but because He gave everything to ...  Read More

In this reflection on Matthew 15:1-9, we’re reminded that Jesus values the condition of our hearts over outward actions and traditions. This message challenges us to move beyond following rules and ri...  Read More