As we celebrate Independence Day, we're reminded of the incredible freedom we enjoy as Americans. But even greater than political freedom is the freedom we have in Christ. Many people spend their lives searching for freedom, from fear, guilt, shame, comparison, and the pressure to be enough. The good news of the gospel is that Jesus came to set us free from the power of sin and to give us new life. Galatians 5:1 says, "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm

“ See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; “ 1 John 3:1 How deep the Father’s love for us. How deep the love of God is for us. How deep the love of the Creator of the Heavens and the Earth is for us. How deep the love of the One who sent His beloved Son for us, so that we should be called children of God. He is a good God who loves us. It is that simple. There is nothing you can do to make yourself “perfect” or do all th

Anxiety is real. So is Jesus. As a Christian, it can feel frustrating at times to say “I am anxious.” Because we know the truth. We know what Philippians 4:6-7 says, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” We know that Jesus even says in Matthew that He cares for the spar

“Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me...For apart from Me, you can do nothing.” John 15:4, 5b Flowers are some of the most beautiful things you can give to someone. The vibrant colors, the wonderful fragrances, the joy they bring as reminders of the giver who gave them. You receive the flowers, put them in a vase filled with water and enjoy them for a time. But then they wil

Ever have one of those days [or weeks, or months, or years] where everything feels like it’s falling apart? Like you have no control over your life or the events happening around you? Chaos seems to reign everywhere you turn. Your finances feel empty, your marriage feels distant, your kids won’t listen, the house is a mess, the diagnosis was hard, and you don’t even have time to breathe. I know I have. There have been so many moments in my life that lasted far longer than I w

Easter. Celebrating the beautiful moment when Jesus defeated death and ransomed us unto Him – no longer dead in sin but alive in HIM. The resurrection is a celebration! It is a miracle that took place and sets the very foundation of our faith. “But God raised Him from the dead, freeing Him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on Him.” Acts 2:24 “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he

The cross is not rushed. It is not tidy. It is not gentle. It is brutal. Public. Humiliating. And Jesus chose it. Before the victory, before the celebration, before the stone rolled away, there was a cross. And on that cross, we see the heart of the Gospel most clearly. The Gospel is simple: Jesus died in our place so we could be restored to God. But it is not shallow. It is not light. It cost everything. As Isaiah wrote, “He was pierced for our transgressions… the punishment

The days seem to approach us faster and faster. The time has changed where the sun sets later, the season of winter is ending and now spring is moving forward. Before we know it Easter will be here. Churches are preparing for their Easter services and some of us are preparing our best for that day. All the preparations for Easter are not bad things and there is no shame in that (I love the preparation for Easter.) However, leading up to this should remind us of the WHY. Why d

By February, the excitement of resolutions often fades. Goals feel heavier. Motivation slips. And some plans may already feel “failed.” I know I struggle with this. This year is going to be the year! I am going to lose the weight, I’m going to be more intentional with my time and not go on social media as much, I am going to read my Bible everyday and dive in deeper with God…this year I will (fill in the blank). But life gets in the way. We get busy. We mess up once and say,

Sometimes, we as children of God can forget that we are…children of God. Our attitudes, our thoughts, our way of living - we can forget who we are or even feel like we aren’t able to be God’s kids because we don’t “feel” it or we can think we are so far gone that God wouldn’t want us to be around Him because we’re covered in all the muck of our sinful flesh. But can I just say, God’s grace is MORE. And He welcomes you into His presence. His blood purifies . We don’t have to h

Can we be honest? Let’s be honest. There is so much going on in our world. Politics, social media, finances, whatever it may be for you in this season, fill in the blank. Maybe you are grieving a loss or you feel like you are not where you thought you would be. Even when you know the truth, you know all God has done for you. Maybe you are struggling with who God says you are and soon the lies creep in… “You’re a Christian…you shouldn’t be struggling with this…”. "Wow, what wi

As the end of the year approaches we will begin to look back and reflect. For some, maybe it has been the year you experienced a breakthrough and you are in awe of who God is. For some, maybe this year was the hardest year you ever faced and you are holding on for dear life to the truth. No matter what you have experienced this year, what trials or tribulations you may have faced, we have confidence in this truth: God still does not leave us without HOPE. “Therefore, sin

“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which means, God with us. — Matthew 1:23 The name Immanuel is more than a title we read during Christmas. It is the heartbeat of the gospel—God Himself stepping into our world, into our humanity, into our joy and our sorrow. Immanuel means you are never alone, not in your brightest moments and not in your darkest nights. For many, the holiday season is filled with celebration. But for o

If you were to know someone was going to wrong you, would you still treat them with love? Would you wash their feet? This is the picture Christ displayed for us to model. He set the very example of loving your enemy; of loving those who have hurt you; of forgiving those who have trespassed against you. "During supper, when the devil had already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray Him, Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His han

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