The difference between comparison and love
by Jody Burkeen on May 13th, 2026
“I looked at your cup to see if you had enough. You looked at mine to see if you had more than me.” That one line exposes two completely different ways to live. One heart looks outward with compassion. The other looks outward with comparison. One asks, “Are you okay?” The other asks, “Am I ahead?”  Read More
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Rights vs. Responsibilities: The Church Was Never About You
by Pastor Jody Burkeen on May 7th, 2026
Biblical freedom is not selfishness. It is not entitlement. Freedom in Christ is freedom from sin, so we can finally live for others instead of ourselves.   Read More
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The Biggest Lie I've Ever Told
by Pastor Jody Burkeen on April 30th, 2026
The biggest lie I have ever told is not something dramatic. It is not some one-time moment. It is the quiet, repeated habit of saying “I’m fine” when I was anything but. And I have learned this. Freedom begins where honesty starts.   Read More
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The Battle for Victory in Christ
by Pastor Jody Burkeen on April 22nd, 2026
Sin is never just one-dimensional. It is not only what we do with our hands or say with our mouths. It runs deeper than behavior. It lives in the unseen places of the heart, the mind, and the will. That is why the battle feels constant. You can change actions for a moment, but if the heart is untouched, the war is still raging underneath.Scripture pulls back the curtain on this reality. In Ephesia...  Read More
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Keep Calm and Commit
by Pastor Jody Burkeen on April 13th, 2026
People treat the Church today like a drive-thru, and it is quietly damaging both their souls and the body of Christ.Imagine walking into Wendy’s, ordering your meal, sitting down, eating, then pulling out your wallet and sending your payment to McDonald’s. It makes no sense. The place that prepared the food, served you, and met your needs is not the place being supported. Over time, that kind of s...  Read More
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We Need Your Service, Not Just Your Attendance
by Pastor Jody Burkeen on April 1st, 2026
That is the conflict I feel as a pastor right now. I am preparing for a harvest, but we don't have enough laborers ready.  Read More
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There is a Golden Calf Sitting in your Pocket
by Pastor Jody Burkeen on March 17th, 2026
I am not accusing, I am confessing. My phone has stats, and they're revealing. I pick up my phone on average 77 times a day. That means I pick it up, open it, and start scrolling, texting, or calling. And slowly, subtly, my/ our hearts are being trained.   Read More
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Don’t Be So Rigid That the Holy Spirit Has No Room
by Pastor Jody Burkeen on March 16th, 2026
But there is a danger that can quietly creep into church life. Sometimes we become so committed to the program that we unintentionally push the Holy Spirit into the corner.  Read More
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Bad News, Good New
by Pastor Jody Burkeen on March 9th, 2026
The bad news is real. I will never deny it. And will share it often. But the good news is greater. I will never stop preaching it. And I will always share it   Read More
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The Iran Conflict Is Not the End of Times
by Pastor Jody Burkeen on March 4th, 2026
Church family,Every time tensions rise in the Middle East, the same question begins to circulate. Is this it? Are we watching the end unfold?With conflict involving Iran and instability across the region, many believers begin to wonder whether these events are signs that the final chapter of history has begun. Social media fuels speculation and debate. Headlines are plugged into prophecy charts. T...  Read More
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Repent, Not Lent
by Pastor Jody Burkeen on February 20th, 2026
Repentance is not spiritual dieting. It is surrender. It is not removing chocolate while keeping pride, lust, bitterness, and self-rule alive. It is laying down the throne of your life and admitting God has rightful authority over every part of you.  Read More
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What Bourbon Street Taught Me About the Gospel
by Pastor Jody Burkeen on February 19th, 2026
The mission field is not only a distant city. It is home. We are coming back convinced of this: the church must stop waiting for perfect conditions and start speaking with conviction.  Read More
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