"And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." - Romans 12:2 Howard Hendricks once said, “You are either in the Word and the Word is conforming you to the image of Jesus Christ, or you are in the world and the world is squeezing you into its mold.” The Bible was not written for o...  Read More

"For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirit, of joints and marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart." - Hebrews 4:12Have you ever picked up a book that seemed to read you more than you read it? That's exactly what happens with the Bible. Unlike any other book, it has the supernatural ability to peer...  Read More

"Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart, for I am called by your name, O Lord, God of hosts." - Jeremiah 15:16What bread, meat and potatoes are to your physical body and a necessity for your physical growth, the word of God is that to your spiritual man. Just as our physical bodies need regular nourishment to stay healthy and strong, ou...  Read More

Proverbs 4:20–22 (NKJV) – “My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; For they are life to those who find them, And health to all their flesh.”In our fast-paced world, it's easy to feel lost and confused about which direction to take. We face countless decisions daily, and sometimes the right path...  Read More

"Gentle words are a tree of life. A deceitful tongue crushes the spirit." - Proverbs 15:4Our words have incredible power - they can either build up or tear down, heal or hurt. In our digital age, it's easy to forget the impact our words can have, whether spoken face-to-face or typed online. God calls us to use our words as instruments of kindness, speaking life and encouragement into others' lives...  Read More

Revelation 10:8–11 (NKJV) 8 Then the voice which I heard from heaven spoke to me again and said, “Go, take the little book which is open in the hand of the angel who stands on the sea and on the earth.”9 So I went to the angel and said to him, “Give me the little book.” And he said to me, “Take and eat it; and it will make your stomach bitter, but it will be as sweet as honey in your mouth.”10 The...  Read More

Galatians 5:22 - But the fruit of the Spirit is… self-controlPhysical exercise has clear benefits - stronger muscles, better health, increased energy. But spiritual exercise? Its benefits extend far beyond this life and into eternity. When we practice self-control, we're not just developing a character trait; we're preparing ourselves for eternal purposes. Each small act of self-control - controll...  Read More

Galatians 5:22 - But the fruit of the Spirit is… patienceWe all face irritations, struggles, and frustrations. I was reminded of a story about a group of soldiers during the Korean War who hired a local boy to assist them with domestic tasks. They noticed that he had an incredibly positive attitude, regardless of what he was doing. As a joke, they decided to play some pranks on him. For instance, ...  Read More

Galatians 5:22 - But the fruit of the Spirit is… peaceWNBA player, Caitlin Clark, has just been named “Athlete of the Year” by Time Magazine.[1] She is a remarkable basketball player, and she has elevated the interest in women’s basketball to new heights. Last year, when she was still playing college basketball, interest in her tournament games exceeded that of the men’s tournament. The women’s ch...  Read More

In 1 Peter 3, we see God’s guidance for how this relationship works. Someone once described marriage as being like a dance. In a dance, there is a leader and a follower. The leader guides and sets the direction, and the follower complements that leadership, creating beauty and harmony in motion. There was a story about a championship dance team—a man and a woman—who were asked about their roles du...  Read More

Christians today are living in a culture that is moving in a completely different direction than the one God calls us to. The culture says to go one way, but we, as God’s people, live under the lordship of Jesus Christ, following the truths found in His Word. If Jesus Christ is truly Lord, that truth should be demonstrated in how we treat His Word and how we live our lives. As Christians, we are g...  Read More

We know the nativity story—Jesus, the babe born in Bethlehem; the manger; the wise men; the shepherds. But it’s vital to move beyond the imagery and recognize the truth: God came in human form. John 1:14 says, “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” John 1:1 states, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” These verses are clearly proclaiming that Jesus...  Read More