What a Spirit-Led Life Looks Like
Growing the Fruit the World Needs Picture a quiet morning: a soft breeze, distant birdsong, a fresh start. In moments like these, we remember that the Holy Spirit doesn’t just visit—He cultivates. A life led by the Spirit looks like love that reaches out, joy that can’t be stolen, peace that stills the storm, patience […]
Lose Yourself # 187 – City on a Hill
Jesus calls us the light of the world—a city on a hill that cannot be hidden. In this episode, we unpack Matthew 5:14 and explore how everyday choices—forgiving quickly, serving quietly, speaking truth kindly—link our lights into a skyline of hope. Hear practical rhythms for shining together in your neighborhood, workplace, and church, and take […]
Walking on Water: Meeting Jesus in the Storm
(Matthew 14:22–33; Mark 6:45–52; John 6:16–21) Right after feeding the five thousand, Jesus sends his disciples ahead by boat while he goes up the mountain to pray (Matthew 14:22–23; Mark 6:45–46; John 6:15–17). Night falls. The wind rises. The men row for hours, “straining at the oars” because the wind is against them (Mark 6:48). […]
Forgive 70 x 7: The Math of Mercy
Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy-seven times” (or “seventy times seven”)” (Matthew 18:21–22). Peter’s question is our question. How far does […]
Salt and Light: Ordinary Lives, Holy Influence
“You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world” (Matthew 5:13–16). With these simple declarations in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives his followers both an identity and a mission. He doesn’t say, “Try to be salt and light,” but “You are.” The question is not whether Christians have […]
Fishers of Men: Following Jesus Into His Mission
“Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” With these simple words, Jesus called ordinary fishermen—Simon Peter and Andrew by the Sea of Galilee—to an extraordinary purpose (Matthew 4:19; Mark 1:17). The same invitation comes to us today. It’s a call to follow, and a promise to become. Jesus doesn’t just assign us […]
The Prodigal Son Returns
A Tale of Unconditional Love and Redemption In the heart of the Gospel of Luke lies a parable that has captivated and comforted millions over centuries. Known as the Parable of the Prodigal Son, found in Luke 15:11-32, it weaves a powerful story of forgiveness, redemption, and the unconditional love of the Father. Today, we delve […]
Courage Under Fire: Standing Firm in the Fight
“Be strong and courageous… for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Serving in uniform brings real stress: long days, shifting missions, unknowns that keep you up at night. The courage we need isn’t swagger or bravado; it’s the steady strength to stay rooted in Christ when the pressure mounts. […]
Love Thy Neighbor
A Command That Changes the World In an age where division seems to take center stage, one command from Jesus stands out as both simple and revolutionary: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” This principle, known as the Great Commandment, is a blueprint for how we are called to live as followers of Christ. It’s a call […]
The Great Commission
Fulfilling Jesus’ Call to Make Disciples One of the most powerful and life-changing commands given by Jesus is found in Matthew 28:19-20, a passage often referred to as The Great Commission. These words are not just a suggestion or a gentle nudge; they are a call to action—a mission that Jesus commands all of His followers […]