This morning, during my devotion, I landed on a passage that made me read and reread:“But become doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves.For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks at his natural face in a mirror.”- James 1:22–23, LSBI’ve read this before, maybe a hundred times. Quoted it. Even preached it. But today, it hit differently....  Read More

There’s a growing trend in the modern church that we don’t talk about enough—a shift in focus from altar to stage, from sacred to spectacle, from surrender to self-promotion. And while it might seem subtle, the impact is eternal.I saw a video recently that rocked me to my core. It posed a simple but profound question:“Does your church have an altar or a stage? Because one will make you worship God...  Read More

First, let me acknowledge something that is crucial: depression is real. It is not just a matter of “feeling sad” or a temporary mood shift. It is an illness that can affect every part of your life—your emotions, your mind, your relationships, and your sense of purpose.   Read More

One of the quiet struggles I often hear from fellow believers is this: “Why do I still mess up if I truly belong to Christ?” It's a question born out of sincere hearts that long to live rightly, to honor God, and to walk in holiness. And maybe you’ve asked it too.The root of that struggle lies in misunderstanding what it means to be perfected in Christ versus being perfect or sinless in our daily ...  Read More

Deconstruction has become a buzzword in Christian circles. For some, it starts with honest questions. But for many, it ends with abandoning biblical truth.Let me say this clearly: You can wrestle with your faith without rejecting it. You can have questions without tearing down the foundation God laid in His Word. But what we’re seeing today isn’t healthy doubt—it’s a full-blown demolition project,...  Read More

If the world hates you, you know that it has hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love its own; but because you are not of the world...the world hates you.  Read More

We live in a culture that loves comfort, avoids offense, and seeks the approval of others at all costs. But Jesus never called us to blend in. He called us to stand out.In Luke 14:26, Jesus gives one of His most radical and jarring statements:“If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be M...  Read More

When many Christians hear the word grace, they immediately think of forgiveness. And that’s true—grace is unmerited favor, the gift of salvation, the love of God poured out on sinners who don’t deserve it. But grace is more than just pardon. Grace is power.The Apostle Paul understood this intimately. In 1 Corinthians 15:10 (LSB), he writes:“But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace tow...  Read More

It’s one of the simplest phrases we could ever speak, yet perhaps one of the most powerful:“Would you come to church with me?”That’s it. Just seven words.No seminary degree required. No perfectly polished gospel presentation. No debate or defense of doctrine. Just a question that carries eternal weight.Too often, we complicate evangelism. We think it requires a platform, a microphone, or a deep th...  Read More

Church family,One of the great blessings of the local church is that it becomes a refuge when life falls apart. I’ve watched as many of you have come through our doors during the hardest seasons of your life—when the diagnosis came, when the marriage crumbled, when the job was lost, or when the grief was too heavy to carry alone. And I want you to hear me loud and clear: we will always be here for...  Read More

As a pastor, I’ve witnessed firsthand how spiritual laziness and complacency can quietly infiltrate the lives of believers. These subtle adversaries hinder individual spiritual growth and ripple outward, affecting families, churches, and the broader advancement of God's Kingdom.  Read More

Gossip is subtle but deadly. It creeps in quietly, disguised as innocent conversation, and before you know it, friendships fracture, trust erodes, and church unity is threatened. As followers of Christ, we must recognize gossip for what it truly is—a spiritual battle.The enemy knows that if he can divide believers, he weakens the effectiveness of the church. Gossip is one of his favorite tactics. ...  Read More