"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds." – James 1:2Storms don’t knock politely before entering our lives. They crash in suddenly—a doctor’s report that changes everything, a friendship that fractures beyond repair, a job loss that leaves you reeling, or spiritual opposition that feels relentless. Jesus never promised His followers a storm-free life....  Read More

"For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ." – 1 Corinthians 3:11Every person builds their life on something. The question is never if we have a foundation—it is what that foundation is. Some place their confidence in human reason: “If I can’t fully understand it, I can’t believe it.” Others build on moral relativism: “Truth is whatever I say it is.” ...  Read More

"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock." – Matthew 7:24Every life is under construction. With every decision, relationship, and pursuit, we are adding bricks and beams to the house of our existence. The question Jesus forces us to wrestle with in Matthew 7 is not how impressive the house looks, but what lies ...  Read More

"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain." – Hebrews 6:19Life can feel like a storm at sea. The waves of doubt, temptation, and hardship crash against your faith. In those moments, you need something that will hold you steady. Hebrews 6:19 says we have this hope as “an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” That anchor is not y...  Read More

"But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." – Romans 5:8It is easy to misunderstand someone’s intentions. You might think a friend is upset when they are actually concerned. You might see a warning as a threat when it is really an act of care. The same thing can happen with God’s warnings in Scripture. Some people hear a strong warning and assume God is...  Read More

"Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you fail to meet the test!" – 2 Corinthians 13:5We live in a culture that tells us to “trust your feelings” and “follow your heart.” It sounds inspiring, but the Bible warns that our hearts can mislead us. Jeremiah 17:9 tells us that the...  Read More