"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control." - Galatians 5:22-23    Remember playing "dress up" as a kid? Maybe you dressed up as a superhero, a princess, or an army man. When I was young, my friends and I would play "Army Man," and the moment we put on our army gear, in our minds, we were real soldiers.  The battlefie...  Read More

"But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth. Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices and have put on the new self." - Colossians 3:8-9   Mark Twain once said, “Clothes make the man.” He wasn’t just talking about fashion, but about how what we wear reflects who we are. Think about it, what are y...  Read More

“If today you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.” - Hebrews 3:15    God’s call is ringing out to you. It’s a call to step forward in faith, to be all in, and to live out His will with unwavering commitment. We’ve discussed this all month, the importance of responding to God’s call with obedience and faithfulness. Now, the message is clear: it’s time to stop delaying and act upon His call i...  Read More

“I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth.” - Revelation 3:15-16   In His message to the church at Laodicea, Jesus delivers a powerful and challenging statement: “I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because ...  Read More

“I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth.” - Revelation 3:15-16    In His letter to the church at Laodicea, Jesus declares, “I am the originator of God’s creation.” This doesn't mean Jesus was God’s first creation. Instead, it proclaims that through Him, all thin...  Read More

“I am coming soon. Hold fast what you have, so that no one may seize your crown.” - Revelation 3:11   Jesus promises His church, "I am coming soon." Other translations say, "I am coming quickly," which captures the essence of the original Greek word used here. This word refers to the speed of His return, not the timing. It’s where we get our English word “tachometer,” which measures the rapidity o...  Read More

“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” - Matthew 7:13-14    In a world that demands tolerance and acceptance of all viewpoints, standing firm in the truth of Jesus can feel incredibly challenging. Society often pr...  Read More

“I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” - John 14:6    Jesus has the power to open and close doors in your life that no one else can. He says, "I know your works. Look, I have placed before you an open door that no one can close because you have but little power; yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name" (Revelation 3:8). This message...  Read More

“I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” - John 14:6    Jesus holds the key. He alone holds the key to salvation, security, and satisfaction. No one else can do what Jesus can do. The world doesn’t hold the key—neither do your friends, your connections, your network, your wisdom, your family name, your education, or your resume. Only Jesus, the Hol...  Read More

“And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” - John 8:32   When you read this title, do you know what it means? Not only does knowing Jesus mean knowing the truth, but knowing the truth means experiencing true freedom. Jesus tells us that if we want to be set free—whether from our past, our present struggles, our sin, guilt, or shame—we need to draw near to Him. Jesus is the tru...  Read More

“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’” - John 14:6   How do you determine if something is true? It’s a question that echoes through our lives, especially in a world where information is abundant and often contradictory. To determine the truth, you must verify the source. Whether it's a fact online, a news story, or a politici...  Read More

“The one who conquers will be clothed the same way, in white garments, and I will never erase his name from the book of life, but will confess his name before my Father and before his angels.” - Revelation 3:5    Picture the scene: standing before God in heaven, and Jesus Himself speaks your name. This is the third promise Jesus makes to those who remain faithful: “I will acknowledge his name befo...  Read More