“The lesson here is that everyone needs to feel like they belong.”   Read More

“We don’t have to self-actualize or be anything other than simply “His,” and we can learn this best in the context of godly, Christ-first relationships and community.”   Read More

 You may notice that today’s reflection passage is the same scripture passage as yesterday. This is because sometimes it’s good to sit in the same verses for a period of time and invite the Holy Spirit to give you new insight and understanding.One way we can practice this spiritual discipline is by reading a passage using a different version of the Bible (like we’re doing today) and seeing what id...  Read More

“Let us create a culture where we surprise others with goodness despite what they have done to us.”  Read More

“We gave nothing of value, yet in this exchange, and through the blood of Jesus, we have been given EVERYTHING!”  Read More

You may notice that today’s reflection passage is the same scripture passage as yesterday. This is because sometimes it’s good to sit in the same verses for a period of time and invite the Holy Spirit to give you new insight and understanding. One way we can practice this spiritual discipline is by reading a passage using a different version of the Bible (like we’re doing today) and seeing what id...  Read More

“When we reconcile with others, we reconcile with God.”  Read More

“God always welcomes us with open arms and loves us, even when we are at our absolute worst.”  Read More

“Thankfully, we have Jesus as our ultimate sacrifice, who lived the perfect sinless life for us!”  Read More

“This ‘therefore’ is the pivot point to our story. This pivot resides at the cross, which is full of grace, forgiveness, and harmony under Christ.”  Read More

“Remember, none of us can be holy on our own.”  Read More

“Spiritual growth is inevitable when we sacrifice our resources for the good of others.”  Read More

Psalm 139 (NLT)O Lord, you have examined my heart   and know everything about me.You know when I sit down or stand up.   You know my thoughts even when I’m far away.You see me when I travel   and when I rest at home.   You know everything I do.You know what I am going to say   even before I say it, Lord.You go before me and follow me.   You place your hand of blessing on my head.Such knowledge is ...  Read More

“I thought about how the Ten Commandments set a strong framework for living a righteous and holy life. But as I strive for sanctification through Jesus, I realize there is so much more to it.”   Read More

“God's calling bestows a unique and cherished status upon us. Despite His ownership of the entire earth, He desires us to be His own possession.”  Read More

“God's purpose in rescuing the Israelites was to build a relationship with them and claim them as His own people.”  Read More

“The health of our soul is important enough to sacrifice the things that will only bring temporary satisfaction.”  Read More

“God calls each of us to deeper levels of trust, in our own personalized, God-scripted ways.”  Read More

“Are you ready for the time when you will have to stand up to the world?”  Read More

“Because of His grace – this Great Exchange – we, like Barabbas, have been set free.”  Read More

“We must closely examine our hearts daily to see whether we are honoring Him with our lives or whether we are putting Him to death all over again with our sinful choices.”  Read More

“Rather than celebrating the light of Jesus, His peers focused on being offended.”  Read More

"Instead of desiring to kill Jesus, let’s invite Him in."  Read More

"What we choose to dwell on becomes what we believe…what we believe dictates our behavior."  Read More