“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” -Matthew 4:19 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me. -Matthew 16:24 As Jesus was walking...
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the...
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” -John 13:34-35 For When Everything is Falling Apart Christmas season can be an incredibly...
Have you ever been church shopping? Did the experience cheapen your understanding of the Church, or did it lead you to a deeper understanding of the God you were pursuing? Moving Past Church Shopping: From Taking to Being “We’re church shopping.” How often have you...
The Journey Thus Far It was approximately two years ago that we began a journey that has radically changed our lives. Coming out of a highly toxic environment, I had to ask myself if I wanted my children to grow up surrounded by people that would demonstrate faith is...
For most of my life, confession was a deeply personal experience – between God and myself. When I was a teen, and in a period of rapid spiritual growth, my youth pastors served as a place to be completely open about my sin and find confession. God’s in the process of...
