“The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own brothers. You must listen to him.” - Deuteronomy 18:15 CSBThere is something humbling about needing to be taught. Most of us do not mind learning when we are interested. We like learning a new skill, a shortcut, a recipe, a tool, or something that benefits us quickly. But being corrected is different. Being confronted i...  Read More

“Long ago God spoke to our ancestors by the prophets at different times and in different ways. In these last days, he has spoken to us by his Son. God has appointed him heir of all things and made the universe through him.” - Hebrews 1:1–2 CSBLet’s be honest. A lot of people say they want to hear from God, but they do not always want to listen to what God has already said.We want a feeling.We want...  Read More

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” - Acts 1:8Let’s be honest. For a lot of us, the moment we hear the word “witness,” something tightens up inside. We know Jesus matters. We know the gospel is good news. We know people need hope, forgiveness, grace, and salvation.And ...  Read More

“And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overpower it.” - Matthew 16:18At some point, vision has to become obedience. It is possible to be moved by what God is doing and still not move with Him.You can hear the stories.You can celebrate the growth.You can remember God’s faithfulness.You can recognize grace in the present.Yo...  Read More

“In my Father’s house are many rooms; if not, I would have told you. I am going away to prepare a place for you. If I go away and prepare a place for you, I will come again and take you to myself, so that where I am you may be also.” - John 14:2-3Everybody wants to know there is room for them somewhere. Not only physical room. But, heart room. Relational room. Spiritual room. Room to breathe. Room...  Read More

“So then, as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in him, being rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, exactly as you were taught, and overflowing with gratitude.” - Colossians 2:6-7Shallow roots can look fine for a while. That is the thing that makes shallow roots so dangerous. From the surface, everything can look healthy. The leaves can look green. The bran...  Read More