A church pauses to celebrate 15 years of God's faithfulness - and receives an honest challenge about what comes next.   Read More

When Israel committed to serve God, Joshua erected a stone witness—a permanent reminder of their covenant. Spiritual growth requires tangible commitments, not just emotional moments. What stone of remembrance will mark this season of renewal? Perhaps it's a financial commitment that demonstrates trust, a service role that displays availability, or a relational connection that reflects community. Joshua knew human hearts drift, so he created accountability. The stone "heard" their promise and would testify against unfaithfulness. This isn't legalism; it's wisdom. We need visible reminders of invisible commitments. As you conclude this devotional, make one specific, measurable commitment to God. Write it down. Share it with someone. Let it stand as your witness that you're not coming down from what God has called you to build.  Read More

"Choose this day whom you will serve." Joshua forced a decision because neutrality is impossible—you serve whoever you obey. This isn't a one-time altar call but a daily declaration lived through behavior. Your calendar, bank account, and conversations reveal your true allegiances more than your Sunday worship. Joshua's boldness inspires: "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." He planted his flag regardless of others' choices. Who will you serve today? Not theoretically, but practically—in that difficult conversation, financial decision, or time allocation. Your choices are your worship. God doesn't demand perfection, but He does require direction. Where your obedience goes, your heart follows. Make your declaration, then live it.  Read More

Pastor Stacey Crawford, Pastor Chris Reed & Pastor Zach open Ruth 1:1-5 - loss, hard decisions, and what it means to trust God when life gets complicated.  Read More

Joshua's warning cuts deep: the same God who blesses obedience will discipline disobedience. This isn't about earning God's love—that's already secured—but about experiencing His best. Divided loyalty always leads to diminished life. What competes for God's place in your heart? Career success? Financial security? Others' approval? These aren't inherently evil, but when they command the obedience that belongs to God alone, they become functional gods. Joshua witnessed an entire generation miss the Promised Land because they trusted their fears more than God's faithfulness. What are you missing by serving lesser things? Today, identify one area where you've given another voice authority over God's. Repentance isn't condemnation; it's the pathway back to blessing.  Read More

Joshua did something remarkable—he gave Israel land as inheritance that enemies still occupied. This reveals a profound truth: God's promises often require our participation. There are territories in your life—relationships, callings, character growth—that God has already assigned to you, but opposition remains. The enemy still lives there. Yet God's promise stands: "One of you puts to flight a thousand." What promised land has God shown you that still feels occupied by fear, doubt, or circumstance? Your inheritance isn't based on current conditions but on God's covenant faithfulness. The work isn't done, but neither is God. He's given you the land; now walk in faith to possess it.  Read More

Before moving forward, we must look back. Joshua gathered Israel to recount God's miraculous interventions—parted rivers, fallen walls, supernatural victories. What has God done in your life? Perhaps He provided when resources seemed impossible, healed a relationship you thought was dead, or opened doors you never imagined. These memories aren't nostalgia; they're fuel for faith. When we rehearse God's past faithfulness, we build confidence for future battles. Today, write down three specific ways God has proven faithful in your journey. Let these testimonies become stones of remembrance, anchoring your trust when new challenges arise. God's track record in your yesterday guarantees His presence in your tomorrow.  Read More

Nicodemus, who first came to Jesus by night, eventually stepped into the light. After the crucifixion, he publicly identified with Jesus, bringing burial spices and caring for His body. The secret seeker became a bold disciple. When he encountered the resurrected Christ, Nicodemus must have understood fully what being "born again" meant. His transformation from midnight questioner to daylight follower illustrates what Jesus does in every surrendered life. You were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. The same resurrection power that raised Jesus transforms everyone who believes. Your response to Jesus determines everything.  Read More

Jesus didn't come to condemn, yet some face condemnation. What makes the difference? Not God's willingness—He proved His love at the cross. The difference is our response. Belief isn't mere intellectual agreement; it's surrendering control of your life to Jesus. Some refuse because they love darkness more than light, preferring to hide rather than be exposed and healed. But today is the day of salvation. The invitation stands open. Jesus offers new birth, forgiveness, eternal life, and relationship. The most powerful Being in existence, who has a redemptive plan for your life, loves you more than anyone ever has or will.  Read More

Pastor Matthew Johnson, Pastor Anthony Lombardi & Pastor Chris Reed celebrate 100 episodes with their most personal theological conversation yet.  Read More

Pastor Matthew Johnson delivers a powerful Easter message on John 3 - what it means to be born again, and why the difference is your response to Jesus.  Read More

Pastor Stacey Crawford, Pastor Chris Reed & Pastor Zach launch a new Bible study series on the book of Ruth - redemption, faithfulness & God's surprising plan.  Read More

We're diving into the Book of Ruth! This beautiful 4-chapter story bridges the gap between Judges and Kings, showing us God's faithfulness in the midst of devastation and complexity.  Read More

"God so loved the world..." These four words contain the entire gospel. Not "God so tolerated" or "God so pitied," but "God so LOVED." This love wasn't passive sentiment—it gave. It sacrificed. It sent His only Son. While we were still sinners, hostile and rebellious, Christ died for us. You weren't saved because you cleaned up first or proved yourself worthy. God's love reached down into your mess and offered rescue. The purpose wasn't condemnation but salvation. Jesus didn't come to point out everything wrong with you; He came to make everything right between you and God.  Read More

Jesus referenced a strange Old Testament story where poisonous serpents attacked Israel. God instructed Moses to lift up a bronze serpent on a pole—anyone who looked at it would live. It seemed foolish, yet it worked. Similarly, Jesus would be lifted up on a cross, appearing weak and defeated, yet providing salvation for all who look to Him in faith. God's rescue plan often defies human logic. The cross looked like failure but was actually victory. Jesus didn't come wielding condemnation but offering rescue. The God of the universe loved you enough to become one of you, to die for you.  Read More

Nicodemus came to Jesus under cover of darkness, carrying questions his religious credentials couldn't answer. Despite his knowledge and position, he recognized something was missing. Like Nicodemus, many of us approach Jesus respectfully, even hopefully, yet remain spiritually unborn. Jesus' response cuts through our accomplishments: "You must be born again." This isn't about trying harder or knowing more—it's about experiencing spiritual transformation. God doesn't grade on a curve or accept good intentions as sufficient. He offers something far better: complete renewal.  Read More

"Let us hold fast... let us consider how to stir up one another... not neglecting to meet together." The Christian life is relentlessly communal. We're called to hold fast to hope—but notice we do it together. We encourage one another, stir each other up to love and good works, and meet consistently. Why? Because isolation is the enemy's playground. When we drift from community, faith withers. The author warns against "the habit of some" who were neglecting gathering—it was already a problem in the first century! Satan hasn't changed his strategy: isolate, discourage, deceive. But God's strategy is equally consistent: gather, encourage, strengthen. As we "see the Day drawing near," the need for community intensifies. We're not meant to survive spiritually alone. Your presence matters. Your encouragement strengthens others. Your consistency inspires faith. Where have you been absent? What would it look like to re-engage fully? The church needs you, and you need the church.  Read More

"Without faith it is impossible to please God, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him." This verse dismantles two common misconceptions: that God is distant and that seeking Him is pointless. God is not playing hide-and-seek, making Himself difficult to find. He rewards seekers. But notice what's required: we must believe He exists and that He rewards. This isn't blind faith—it's confident trust that pursuing God is never wasted effort. The question isn't whether God will show up, but whether we will seek Him. Many Christians want transformation without pursuit, breakthrough without seeking, intimacy without investment. But God has designed the Christian life to be relational, not transactional. He doesn't want our religious duty; He wants our desperate desire. When did you last truly seek God—not out of obligation, but longing? He's waiting to be found.  Read More

Jesus doesn't say "if you pray" but "when you pray." He assumes His followers will have a consistent prayer life. But notice what He emphasizes: authenticity over performance, intimacy over image. God isn't impressed with public displays or eloquent words—He rewards those who genuinely seek Him in secret. There's something sacred about shutting the door, removing distractions, and being real with God. In that private place, pretense falls away. You don't need to impress Him; you need to encounter Him. "Your Father who sees in secret will reward you." The reward isn't always what we expect—sometimes it's peace in chaos, strength in weakness, or clarity in confusion. The greatest reward is God Himself—His presence, His perspective, His power. Today, find your secret place. Shut the door. Pour out your heart. God is listening.  Read More

Paul's final chapter in Acts is quiet, open-ended, and full of purpose. A rich closing conversation on hard hearts, the gospel, and what comes next.   Read More

Is your faith stronger when you're connected or when you're on your own? Pastor Anthony Lombardi on devotion, community, and a thriving faith.  Read More

Even Jesus, fully God and fully man, needed solitude with the Father. While everyone searched for Him, He had already slipped away to a "desolate place" for prayer. This wasn't a luxury—it was His lifeline. If the Son of God required daily connection with the Father to sustain His ministry, how much more do we need it? Jesus didn't pray because He was weak; He prayed because He was wise. He understood that supernatural strength flows from sustained connection. Notice He rose "very early"—He prioritized this time before the demands of the day consumed Him. What crowds are clamoring for your attention? What noise drowns out God's voice? Jesus shows us that the secret to an impactful life isn't doing more—it's being with God more. Your greatest ministry flows from your hidden moments with Him.  Read More

The early church didn't accidentally stumble into powerful community—they "devoted themselves" to it. This word "devoted" means they made it a non-negotiable priority. Notice what happened when they gathered: teaching deepened their understanding, fellowship strengthened their bonds, breaking bread created intimacy, and prayer connected them to God's power. The result? "The Lord added to their number daily." There's a divine equation here: our intentional gathering + God's presence = spiritual multiplication. When we treat fellowship as optional, we rob ourselves of the very environment where faith flourishes. Consider today: what would change if you approached Christian community with the same devotion as those first believers? God moves powerfully among people who prioritize gathering in His name.  Read More

Peter's answer to "What shall we do?" was clear: "Repent and be baptized...and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." Baptism opens the door to Spirit-filled living. This isn't about a one-time experience but a continuous surrendering to God's power working in and through you. The Holy Spirit is the supernatural force that makes the Christian life possible. Without Him, we're just trying harder in our own strength. With Him, we become part of an unstoppable force transforming the world. Like the Israelites crossing the Red Sea or Joshua stepping into the Jordan, baptism is a physical act of obedience that invites supernatural intervention. Today, ask yourself: Am I living filled with and surrendered to the Holy Spirit? Is there evidence of His power in my life? Surrender afresh to Him today and watch what God does.  Read More