Loving God and Others by Making Disciples who Make Disciples

“I Am the Light of the World”: The Light We All Need

John 8:12–18 Have you ever tried walking through your house in the middle of the night? You know where things are… more or less. But without the lights on, even familiar paths become uncertain and dangerous. A coffee table becomes a shin-splitting hazard. A doorway feels like a trap. It’s disorienting. That’s what life is…

Bread of Life

In John 6:24–35, Jesus makes a bold claim that cuts through the noise of our hunger-driven lives: “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.” (John 6:35) But what does it mean for Jesus to be the Bread of Life? And why…

The King We Need

The King We Need (John 12:12–26) “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” Palm Sunday is a moment of paradox. The streets of Jerusalem were filled with celebration, yet days later, those same voices cried, “Crucify Him!” Why? Because Jesus wasn’t the kind of king they expected. And if we’re…

Glorify God and Build His Church

1 Corinthians 14 Worship is meant to glorify God, strengthen the church, and reach the lost. But what happens when worship turns into a chaotic, disorganized event? In 1 Corinthians 14, Paul addresses a church struggling with disorder in its gatherings, reminding them that “God is not a God of confusion but of peace” (1…

The True Spiritual Barometer: Measuring Growth in Christ

1 1 Corinthians 13 In our daily lives, we rely on different tools to measure conditions accurately. A car’s gas gauge tells us when to refuel, and a thermometer informs us of the temperature. But what happens when we use the wrong barometer? Imagine relying on your speedometer to determine if your engine has enough…

Reflecting God’s Divine Order

1 Corinthians 11:2-16 When you think of culture, you might immediately imagine the diversity of languages, traditions, clothing, and social norms that define our world. On a recent trip, I found myself reflecting on how, despite these differences, people everywhere share many similarities. Across cultures, people laugh, cry, hope, love their children, and long for…

Pressing On: Finding Renewal in Christ

Philippians 3:12-14 As the Advent season comes to a close, we pause to reflect on the incredible significance of Christ’s first coming. Christmas is a time of celebration, marking the birth of Jesus Christ, who brought unparalleled newness to the world: This season isn’t just about looking back; it’s about recognizing the transformative power of…

The Advent of Love: God’s Greatest Gift

John 3:16-21 As we journey through the Advent season, we celebrate God’s gifts: hope, peace, joy, and love. Today, we focus on the Advent of Love, drawing from one of the most well-known passages in the Bible—John 3:16-21. This passage encapsulates the depth of God’s love and its transformative power for our lives. The Ultimate…