Optimism is tied to the headlines; Hope is tied to the Lordship of Christ. If you are feeling exhausted by the weight of life right now: the high cost of living, physical pain, or a situation that feels stuck: you
In the midst of suffering and heartache, it is hard to imagine that one will come out better on the other side. Suffering, like many things in life, has dichotomous power: power to enslave and power to liberate; the power
Life is an intricate tapestry of joy and struggle. As Christians, we often find ourselves weary and burdened, feeling overwhelmed by the challenges that come our way. It is in these moments that we must remember the transformative power of
Imagine standing in the middle of a vast, dry field. You have done everything the manual said to do. You cleared the rocks, you tilled the soil, you planted the expensive seeds, and you have been out there every single
The wind has a way of whistling through the empty spaces of your life when you find yourself in a season that feels like a vast, unending wilderness. Maybe you didn’t choose this path. Maybe a door slammed shut, a
Dear friend, today we gather to reflect on a powerful truth: that Jesus can take the rubble of our lives—the trials, the heartaches, the disappointments, the setbacks, the unforseen circumstances and stuff that just ain’t right—and transform them into a
You might be still working. You’re praying. You’re giving. And... still you might not see nothing yet.
The bank account hasn’t shifted yet. The health report is the same. The relationship feels like a closed door. Welcome to the “Gap of
Standing on the muddy banks of the Jordan River, Naaman probably looked like a man who had reached his breaking point. He was a powerful commander, a man of status, and a person used to getting things done. But he
If you’re like most people, everyday, you are probably still waking up tired, even after a full night’s sleep. The coffee barely helps anymore. You probably stare blankly at your screen during meetings, nodding, but barely there. You smile, but
We’ve all been there at some point or another. Weary, disillusioned, and disappointed. Your relationship with God feels distant. Your love for the Word has grown cold. You go through the motions of spiritual activity, hoping to rekindle your passion,
There are two competing forces that stir up discontent within us. On one hand, we live in a society and economic system that runs on discontent. From start to finish, businesses work hard to fuel within us a desire for
There is a specific kind of silence that happens when we realize the plan we’ve been following for the last decade has hit a dead end. Maybe it’s a career that suddenly feels hollow at age fifty, or perhaps it’s
If you’re feeling completely worn down, discouraged, and ready to throw in the towel, we want you to know that Jesus sees you. He knows exactly Read More »
“How many of your New Year’s resolutions have you broken in the past?” I asked church-goers that question this past Sunday morning. Church began only ten Read More »
Dear Disciple, The promise of today’s verses focuses on your answer to one question: Do you believe? Do you believe that the Father took My lifeless Read More »
If you are tired of going through it and fed up with what’s not working, the helper, Jesus left for you can help!