When we lift our hands in worship and declare that "this is the day the Lord has made," we're making a choice. Everything in life is a choice, and when that choice is Jesus, we begin to see outcomes t...  Read More

Have you ever felt invisible? Like you're going through life's motions and nobody truly sees the battles you're fighting, the fears you're wrestling with, or the dreams you're quietly nurturing? There...  Read More

Ephesians 2:8-9 makes the connection clear: "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast." Grace and faith...  Read More

Picture a typical waiting room. Look around and you'll see different expressions on different faces. One person sits on the edge of their seat, excited and expectant. Another appears anxious, wringing...  Read More

In our modern world, it's easy to get caught up in the commercialization of Christmas. The stress of shopping, the traffic, the expenses, the traditions that have lost their meaning. But the true hear...  Read More

The ancient Greeks had two distinct words for time, and understanding the difference between them unlocks a profound spiritual truth. The first word, chronos, refers to sequential, measurable time—the...  Read More

This parable cuts to the heart of what it means to truly love our neighbor. It's not about proximity, shared beliefs, or cultural similarities. It's about seeing the humanity in everyone we encounter ...  Read More

Christmas is one of the most beloved times of the year. Images abound of people sitting in front of warm fireplaces on snowy days, families selecting trees to decorate for the Christmas season and sea...  Read More

At the end of each week of camp, we would walk down to the lake and campers would sit around a fire. It was during one of these times, that we had worship music playing as we all got situated. The sun...  Read More

My name is Ibelis Melendez. I have sinned, and I am not ashamed to say it anymore. I was taken advantage of. I was prideful, and I was obsessed with being respected by others. I opened doors and porta...  Read More

Jesus told us that we are meant to love Him with our entire being— not just in words or actions, but in all things pertaining to us. If He didn’t mean that, He wouldn’t have said it; and, He certainly...  Read More

God’s Goodness: While Going Through Life's StormsMy prayer and hope is that the story I am about to share, will help you as you go through difficult times in your life (John 16.33); that it will allow...  Read More