When we begin to grasp the height, depth, width, and breadth of Christ's love, it changes everything. It creates space in our hearts for God's presence and blessings. It leads to the full, free, and f...  Read More

So let us learn from Paul's example. Let us boast in our weaknesses, knowing that in them, Christ's power is made perfect. Let us trust that God's grace is sufficient for every thorn we face, every pr...  Read More

The purpose of the church—and by extension, our individual purpose—is twofold: to worship God and to serve others. This dual focus keeps us vertically aligned with God and horizontally connected with ...  Read More

Jesus intended the church to be a safe place for people to grow in grace. Grace, the unmerited and unconditional love of God, is demonstrated through Christ's life, death, and resurrection. It's withi...  Read More

Despite our imperfections, God chooses to use his people as vehicles for healing. If you've experienced healing through this or any church, give thanks. If you're still struggling with church hurt, br...  Read More

The beauty and brokenness of belonging within the church is a reality that we cannot ignore. But it is in this very tension that we find the opportunity to experience the transformative power of the g...  Read More

Worry will always tempt us. But we can become people who worry less as we consistently soak in God's character, bring our concerns directly to him, and choose to keep moving forward in faith....  Read More

Jesus concludes his Sermon on the Mount with a stark warning: those who hear his words but do not put them into practice are building their lives on sand, destined for collapse when the storms of life...  Read More

The teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount present a radical, counter-cultural path to the good life. It requires careful choices, discernment of false teachings, and genuine commitment beyond ...  Read More

Neither of us were consistently raised in a church. We were “that couple” who rarely attended and squeaked in just before, or after, service started. Once inside the Worship Center, we would sit in th...  Read More

There aren’t any words that will make the pain of betrayal sting less. But as a fellow soldier in the fight for marital restoration, I want to hold your face in the palms of my hands, look deeply into...  Read More

There is no one-size fits all, step-by-step approach to rebuilding trust after an affair. Trust me, I’ve looked. I couldn’t tell you how many books, blogs, podcasts, articles, and workbooks I have rea...  Read More