"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

"The light is among you for a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you." - John 12:35 When Jesus gave us the book of Revelation, His purpose wasn’t to frighten us but to prepare us. He wanted us to be ready for what’s coming and to use this time wisely. In Revelation 10, we see that the pause, the season of grace, is nearing its end. Like a weather forecaster ...  Read More

"Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God." - Matthew 4:4 Have you ever thought about the Bible as food for your soul? Just as your body needs nourishment to survive, your soul needs spiritual sustenance to thrive. In Revelation 10, John is told to eat the little scroll, a symbolic act that teaches a vital truth. The Word of God isn’t just something to ...  Read More

"The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance." - 2 Peter 3:9 Have you ever paused to think about what mercy really means? Mercy is an unearned opportunity, a moment when judgment is paused to give you another chance to turn toward God. In Revelation 10, we see a vivid example...  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 Have you ever come to a fork in the road, not just while driving, but in life? Those moments when you’re forced to choose between two paths, and the pressure to decide feels overwhelming. Whether it’s a career move, a relations...  Read More

"And the fourth looks like a son of the gods." - Daniel 3:25 Have you ever felt like you were completely alone in a trial? Like the fire around you was too much, and there was no one there to help you through it? The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego reminds us of a powerful truth: You are never alone. When King Nebuchadnezzar looked into the fiery furnace, he didn’t just see the three men ...  Read More

"If this be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of your hand, O king. But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up." - Daniel 3:17-18 Imagine standing before a king who has the power to end your life in a moment. You’re faced with a choice: bow to a fa...  Read More

"The rest of mankind, who were not killed by these plagues, did not repent of the works of their hands nor give up worshiping demons and idols of gold and silver and bronze and stone and wood, which cannot see or hear or walk." - Revelation 9:20 Imagine being warned about a massive storm heading your way. A meteorologist, armed with knowledge and tools you don’t have, is urging you to prepare. Yet...  Read More