Agape – Love in Action
Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing but rejoices in the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things...
More Than Just Water
As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well...
God’s Defense Against Anxiety
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Philippians 4:8, [NIV] When I was in my twenties, my biggest talent...
Sound Mind
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7; NIV Have you watched the news lately? If you have, did it make you feel scared about the future? Did it leave you feeling nervous about your bank accounts or the stock...
Rising from Ashes: God’s Strength in the Midst of Ruins
Walking through the ancient streets of Pompeii, I found myself drawn to the remains. They reflected my own journey of resilience, endurance, and strength amid hardships, serving as a testament to what God does when He brings beauty from ashes. Maybe you’ve gone through a similar...
Jesus and Fatherhood
I recently returned from a family beach trip. One of those trips filled with sunshine, sandy snacks, fruity drinks, and that deep kind of joy you only get by watching your kids and grandkids play in the waves. But the thing that stuck with me the most wasn’t the ocean or the food. It was...
Longing for Home
“For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ” Philippians 3:20...
The Next Generation and Me
I joined the Flatirons Aurora Student Ministry in 2023. On my first night of student groups, I thought, What if they don’t like me? What if I don’t know what to say? What if I’m not cool? During introductions, I felt awkward, and I could tell that the students sensed my...
Service and Sacrifice
My office is surrounded by other offices and a common area, so when I need to concentrate, I shut my door. I usually put on my headphones to help block out distractions and noise. But even with these precautions, I know that the longer my door is closed, the better the chances that someone will...
What Does Courage Look Like Today?
Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. —Joshua 1:9 (NKJV) I was looking forward to a relaxing evening when I opened my email and found a message from my church production team. My name...