"For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad." – 2 Corinthians 5:10We live in a culture obsessed with appearances. Social media lets us crop out the messy parts of life. Churches can look thriving on the outside while hollow inside. Leaders can be praised for charisma even if the...  Read More

"Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account." – Hebrews 4:13Once the foundation is laid, the next question becomes: what are we building with? Paul paints a vivid picture in 1 Corinthians 3: some build with gold, silver, and precious stones, while others build with wood, hay, and straw. At first glan...  Read More

"For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ." – 1 Corinthians 3:11In Corinth, Paul was writing to a church that was splintering into factions. Some claimed Paul, others Apollos, others Peter. People were measuring spiritual credibility by personalities, eloquence, or success. Into this confusion, Paul levels the playing field: there is only one foundat...  Read More

“In him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.” – Ephesians 2:22God’s plan has never been to merely gather people who agree with a set of beliefs or to create a community that meets once a week. His ultimate design is far more profound: to build His people into a dwelling place for His presence. Ephesians 2:22 says, “In him you too are being built t...  Read More

"From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work." - Ephesians 4:16Have you ever been part of a well-functioning team where everyone knew their role and worked together seamlessly? There's something beautiful about that kind of unity and purpose. God's household is designed to function with this same har...  Read More

"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven." - Matthew 7:21Waiting for others to reach out first is a common human tendency. We hesitate, wondering if our gesture will be welcomed or rejected. But as members of God's household, we're called to a more proactive love. Jesus didn't wait for us to clean...  Read More