When most people think of a “successful” church, they picture a packed parking lot, polished worship team, lively kids ministry, and a coffee bar that rivals Starbucks. And while these things might make Sunday mornings enjoyable, the Apostle Paul points us to something far more important: spiritual maturity.
Read More ›We often think of church as something we attend—a building we walk into, a service we watch, a place we go once a week. But Scripture paints a far more personal and powerful picture.
Read More ›There’s a certain kind of momentum that builds when we allow temptation to sit unchecked in our lives. It starts small. A skipped boundary. A quiet compromise. A moment of indulgence you brush off as “no big deal.” But left alone, it grows. Like a train picking up speed on broken tracks, it’s only a matter of time before everything crashes.
Read More ›Jesus is frequently referred to as the Son of David because David, at his best, gives us a glimpse of Jesus’ heart and the core of the gospel. So, when we read stories like Mephibosheth’s, we’re not just reading history. We’re reading ourselves into the story. And here’s the truth: we’re not David. We’re Mephibosheth.
Read More ›What does it really mean to fear God—and can that fear coexist with joy?
That’s the question David wrestled with when two seemingly opposite truths about God came crashing together. On one hand, God’s holiness had proven deadly. On the other hand, His presence brought blessing and abundance. So, which is it? Is God dangerous or is He good?
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