"Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves." – Philippians 2:3 Leadership and humility don’t often go together in the world’s eyes. Most leaders chase power, recognition, and control. They want to be seen as the strongest, the smartest, the most capable. But Jesus flipped that idea upside down. He didn’t lead with pride or demand res...  Read More

"The righteous who walks in his integrity—blessed are his children after him!" – Proverbs 20:7 If you want to be a leader, there is an important trait you need to have: integrity. Integrity isn’t just about being honest, it’s about being whole. It means your words and actions align. That who you are in public matches who you are in private. For a leader, integrity isn’t optional. It’s the foundati...  Read More

"Whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all." – Mark 10:43-44 When you think of a leader, what comes to mind? Power? Authority? Someone who calls the shots and makes the rules? The world often defines leadership by status, control, and influence, but Jesus turns that idea upside down. In Mark 10, He makes it clear; true leadersh...  Read More

"Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble." – Psalm 119:165 There’s a certain kind of peace that comes from knowing you’ve done the right thing. It’s not the temporary relief of getting away with something or avoiding consequences. It’s the steady, unshakable calm that comes when your heart is right with God and your actions align with His truth. But let’s be honest,...  Read More

"The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it." – Proverbs 27:12 It’s easy to make decisions based on what feels good in the moment. You see something you want, so you take it. You feel a certain way, so you act on it. You’re tempted, so you give in. But rarely do we stop and think about where those choices will lead. The truth is that every decision has conseq...  Read More

"Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight." - Proverbs 12:22 Lying might seem like a small thing. It can be seen as just a little tweak of the truth to make life easier, to avoid conflict, or to make yourself look better. But the Bible doesn’t treat lying as a minor issue. Proverbs 12:22 makes it clear that lying lips are an abomination to the Lord. T...  Read More

"For we walk by faith, not by sight." - 2 Corinthians 5:7 If your mind works anything like mine, you probably take things literally when you read them. That’s why, for years, I imagined Revelation’s description of the beast as some kind of sea monster—something straight out of a sci-fi movie, rising out of the water with multiple heads, horns, crowns, and maybe even some intimidating tattoos. But ...  Read More

"Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect." - Matthew 24:44 As we discussed yesterday, we love the idea of status. Whether it’s in life, in church, or even in something as simple as airline boarding, people like knowing where they rank. But when it comes to eternity, there is no ranking system. There’s no first class or economy, no front row or ba...  Read More

"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God." - Ephesians 2:8 If you’ve ever traveled by airplane, you know the boarding process can be a spectacle. It used to be simple. Everyone with a ticket got on the plane. But now, it’s all about status. First, they call active military and people needing assistance. Then, families with small kids. T...  Read More

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." - Proverbs 3:5-6 Growth rarely happens in comfort. Think about the moments in your life when you truly grew; whether spiritually, emotionally, or even physically. Those moments often came when you faced challenges, tried something new, or allow...  Read More

"For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it." - Hebrews 12:11 It’s natural to gravitate toward messages, teachings, and people who make you feel good about yourself. We all like to be affirmed, to hear we’re doing well, and to feel validated in our spiritual journey. But if all you e...  Read More

"I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world." - John 16:33 We’ve all seen those movies where the hero fights bravely, only to fall short in the end. They’re powerful stories, but they can leave you with an ache, wondering why the ending couldn’t have been different. Sometimes, life feels like tha...  Read More