Good Morning Friends, Most readers glide past Romans 16 the way we skim the acknowledgments at the back of a book. But tucked inside Paul’s long list of greetings is one of Scripture’s most fascinating footnotes—a quiet thread that ties together the suffering of Jesus, the burden of the cross, and the unexpected reach of … Continue reading Do You Realize That The Gospel Is Often Hidden In A Footnote? →

Good Morning Friends, Great truths are often simpler than we think—until we reach the deeper layers of the heart. On the surface, we long for joy and healthy relationships. But beneath that surface, pride, fear, and tribal instincts complicate everything. Our culture keeps renaming groups we mistreat, yet language alone cannot heal a prejudiced heart. … Continue reading Do You Have a Friendship With Jesus That Defines Who You Are? →

Good Morning, Friends, Faith always begins before sight. Pistis in Greek means faith, but its depth is far richer than the English word suggests. At its core, Pistis carries the idea of trust born from being persuaded. It implies a fidelity of trustworthiness. God often leads us into moments where we must trust Him first, … Continue reading What Does The Lord Want Us To See By Faith? →

Good Morning Friends, There is a reason Jesus placed a child at the center of the Kingdom—and a reason our sanctuary’s second Soul Window on the west wall, the Blessing of the Children, speaks so deeply to us. It is not merely stained glass; it is theology in color and it is as if the … Continue reading Do You Understand That We Come As The Crowd, Listen As The Disciples And Receive As The Children? →

Good Morning Friends, The spark that makes any relationship truly alive is the presence of Jesus. We see this in Lydia’s story — truth shared, a heart opened, and a home transformed. Her life invites the question: What opens you to an everlasting love? Scripture (Summaries) Acts 16:11–15 Paul meets Lydia, a successful merchant and worshiper of … Continue reading What Opens You To An Everlasting Love? →

Good Morning Friends, It will not be long before the official Hurricane Season begins and maybe we will be spared devastation but then again we might just learn something. Storms have a way of revealing what we’re standing on. They expose the strength of our footing, the depth of our trust, and the true object of … Continue reading How Will You Survive Life’s Storms? →

Good Morning Friends, Jesus calls us friends, not acquaintances. Friendship with Him is not transactional—it is a relationship of grace that holds in both light and darkness. True Christian friendship forms us, sustains us, and draws us back to God. After years of strained relationships and disrupted rhythms, we return to the central question: How Do We … Continue reading How Do We Build a True Friendship With Jesus? →

Good Morning Friends, The Word of God is a Sword, but only in the hands of those yoked to Jesus does it bring life. When we try to wield Scripture for our own agendas, it becomes heavy, strained, even harmful. But when we are rooted in prayer, adoration, and the Spirit’s inner work, the Word becomes … Continue reading Have We Made Our Faith Heavier Than Jesus Intends? →

Good Morning Friends, Today’s devotional is about place, purpose, and spiritual growth. Scripture uses the imagery of seed, soil, and fruit to show that God’s grace and our faithful response work together. We are stewards of the lives God has given us, called to grow in Christ and help others grow as well. So the … Continue reading Are We Connected to Christ in a Way That Produces Fruit? →

Good Morning Friends, Today we reflect on the peace the Holy Spirit gives—a peace rooted not in our effort but in Christ’s finished work. Many long for rest yet miss it because they trust their own striving more than God’s love. True peace requires trust, risk, and a willingness to love God above all else. … Continue reading Are We Willing To Proclaim The Good News Of A Peace With A Worthy Purpose? →