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When Jesus Picks Up the Towel

Foot washing made sense in the first century. Dusty roads. Sandals. A servant at the door. What makes no sense is the Lord of all kneeling to do it. Jesus washed the...

The Epistle of Joy from a Prison Cell

Paul wrote a letter about joy while sitting in a Roman prison. That alone reshapes how we think about gratitude. Joy is not the absence of struggle. Joy is the presence of...

When Gratitude Flips the Script

Gratitude changes everything. It doesn’t erase the hard things, but it changes how we see them. This past week, I had more than my share of frustrations. A broken washing machine. A...

Trunk or Treat and the Glory of God

This year’s Trunk or Treat was incredible. We estimate around 250 people came through our parking lot, and the atmosphere was filled with laughter, candy, and kindness. We ran out of hot...

Why We Pray For Other Churches

When Paul wrote to the Philippians, he said, “I thank my God every time I remember you” (Philippians 1:3). He saw every church and every believer as a partner in the gospel,...

Not Today, Satan

I’ve seen that bumper sticker before—“Not Today, Satan.” It’s funny, but it’s also biblical. James 4:7 says, “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” The truth is, spiritual warfare doesn’t...

Don’t Be the Goat in the T-Rex Pen

When I was preaching about how the devil works, I told the story from Jurassic Park. Remember the goat chained up in front of the T-Rex paddock? That poor animal never stood...

The Reality of Demons—and the Greater Reality of God

Let’s be honest: we live in a culture that loves to make demons look cool, mysterious, or even funny. There are movies, shows, and video games that treat the spiritual world like...

Do We Really Have Guardian Angels?

It’s a question that’s been asked for centuries: Does everyone have a guardian angel? Psalm 91 says, “He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.” And...