“Keeping our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. For the joy that lay before him, he endured the cross, despising the shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” - Hebrews 12:2 CSBTrials reveal what we trust. They expose whether our peace depends on control. They reveal whether our obedience depends on favorable circumstances. They show us whether we believe God...  Read More

“And let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.” - James 1:4 CSB Most of us have a picture in our minds of what God's goodness should look like. The family stays healthy. The bills get paid. The relationship works out. The opportunity opens. The prayer is answered quickly. The season becomes easier. When those things happen, we say, "God is good." ...  Read More

“And let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.” - James 1:4 CSBMost of us are willing to grow. We are less excited about the process growth requires. We want stronger faith. We want deeper trust. We want a steady prayer life. We want to become people who remain calm under pressure, stand firm in uncertainty, and trust God when life does not make s...  Read More

“Because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.” - James 1:3 CSBPressure has a way of revealing things. You can believe you are patient until someone interrupts your plans. You can believe you trust God until the answer does not come. You can believe you are surrendered until life moves in a direction you never approved. You can believe your peace is rooted in Christ until the...  Read More

“Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials.” - James 1:2 CSBThere are seasons in life you choose. You choose the job. You choose the move. You choose the relationship. You choose the next step. And then there are seasons that choose you. The phone rings. The doctor walks into the room. The conversation takes a turn. The account balance drops. Someone ...  Read More

“But with the temptation he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to bear it.” - 1 Corinthians 10:13c CSBTemptation may be real. It may feel familiar. It may know your history. It may appear during the same moments, through the same doorway, offering the same promises it has offered before. Yet temptation is not Lord. Christ is.That is the truth we have been building toward through...  Read More