“Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near.” - Revelation 1:3  Have you ever wondered why praying can feel so hard? Your mind wanders, you get distracted, and suddenly, you’ve lost track of what you were saying. Or maybe reading the Bible feels like a challenge—your eyelids get heavy, or...  Read More

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” - John 1:5  A while back, I, like many of you, stood outside in my backyard, looking up at the sky, hoping to catch a glimpse of the total eclipse. While Cleveland, Tennessee, didn’t get the chance to see the full eclipse, other parts of the world did. Apparently, it's a big deal because the path of totality only passes over...  Read More

“I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.” - John 10:9 Not too long ago, I had the privilege of sharing the gospel at the Bradley County Jail, and one of the most vivid memories I have is of speaking to men who were surrounded by fear and hopelessness. These men were confined by bars, but there was something far greater keeping them in bondag...  Read More

"Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear the words of this prophecy and keep what is written in it, because the time is near." – Revelation 1:3 Have you ever wondered what it would be like to receive a personal promise from God? In the book of Revelation, we get exactly that. A clear and direct promise of blessing. The promise is simple: if you...  Read More

"In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world." – John 16:33 There’s something about tough times that tests our faith in ways that nothing else does. When life gets hard—when the pressures of work, family, health, or even personal struggles pile up—it's easy to wonder: Is following Jesus really worth it?  This question, though it may seem harsh, is one that man...  Read More

"Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near." – Revelation 1:3 If you’ve ever read through Revelation and found yourself wondering, “Why is this book so full of signs and symbols?” You’re not alone. It can be difficult to understand, and it’s a valid question to ask. But the answer is actua...  Read More

"The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place." – Revelation 1:1 When we read that the things of Revelation "must soon take place," it's easy to get caught up in the idea of time. After all, this was written 2,000 years ago. So why haven’t all these events already occurred? The answer lies in the word "soon" but not in the way we u...  Read More

"The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place." – Revelation 1:1 The book of Revelation has a clear purpose: to show God’s servants what must soon take place. The word servant here isn’t just a casual term. It comes from the Greek word for “bond-servant,” describing someone who has willingly surrendered themselves to a master, not ...  Read More

"The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John." – Revelation 1:1 When you think about the book of Revelation, what comes to mind? Prophecies? Signs and symbols? While those elements are part of this remarkable book, Revelation is so much more. It’s not primarily a book abou...  Read More

"The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place." – Revelation 1:1 The word Revelation comes from the Greek word Apokalypsis, which means “the removal of a veil so that something can be seen.” Imagine an artist standing before a captivated crowd, lifting the veil off a masterpiece for the very first time. That unveiling reveals the b...  Read More

"The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore, pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest." – Matthew 9:37-38 The book of Revelation is a vivid reminder of the reality of eternity. It paints a picture of what’s to come, and as you read it, the weight of that reality can’t help but stir something in your heart. For those of us who know Jesus, it...  Read More

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." – 1 John 1:9 The book of Revelation doesn’t just speak to those who don’t know God, it also speaks powerfully to those who do. As a believer, you might find yourself reading its pages and feeling an uncomfortable tug on your heart. That’s the Holy Spirit stirring you, calling you to...  Read More