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? →

Good Morning Friends, There is a question raised in John’s Gospel and lived out in Acts: Why doesn’t Jesus reveal Himself to the whole world in the flesh? And flowing from that comes a personal question with no right or wrong answer: In what ways has the Holy Spirit been revealed to you? Scripture Summaries Acts … Continue reading In What Ways Has The Holy Spirit Been Revealed To You? →

Today we start off with some pretty heavy text. Some of it is a declaration that confirms Jesus' divine identity, fulfills old Testament prophecies and asserts an authority willing to face persecution as a model of faith and steadfastness for believers. Other text links the idea of marriage union as a model for how the … Continue reading Do You Realize That The Great ” I AM ” Is Claiming You As His Own? →

Good Morning Friends, As we continue our journey toward Pentecost, Scripture invites us to watch the gospel spread—from Cornelius to Peter, from Barnabas to Paul—and to reflect on what true worship is. Christ’s promises can still be received or resisted. We can easily focus on the wrong things, expecting Jesus to fit our preferences rather … Continue reading Is Anything Better For Us Than The Gift Of The Holy Spirit? →

Good Morning Friends, There is a door through which we enter to find Jesus. Sam Shoemaker’s poem captures this beautifully, and it echoes the themes we’ve been sitting with from John’s Gospel. Shepherds and doors—two images that remind us that Jesus not only leads us but prepares a place for us. But the deeper question for … Continue reading Will We Shepherd The People We Want To Spend Eternity With —  And The People We Wouldn’t Choose At All? →

Good Morning Friends, Many churches avoid honest self‑examination. Yet Scripture calls us to face the truth about sin, purpose, and mission. God’s covenant with Israel is not an allegory to be dismissed but a promise that shapes the church’s calling. And if we are grafted on to the rootstock of Israel we would be wise to … Continue reading Are You Feeling Part Of A Cruciform Community Shining Forth Christ’s Covenant Love?  →