“In the same region, shepherds were staying out in the fields and keeping watch at night over their flock. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, ‘Don’t be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: Today in the city of David a Savior was born for...  Read More

“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Don’t let your heart be troubled or fearful.” – John 14:27 Life has a way of reminding us that peace is fragile. One moment things seem steady, and the next, everything changes. The phone call you never expected. The bill you didn’t see coming. The diagnosis that shakes your confidence. It doesn’t take much f...  Read More

“For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.” – Isaiah 9:6 When Isaiah spoke the words above found in Isaiah 9, the people of Israel were surrounded by fear and uncertainty. Enemies were closing in, and hope felt far away. In that moment, God’s response wa...  Read More

"Make the most of the time." – Colossians 4:5 Most people think influence starts with a platform. A stage. A microphone. A big audience. But in God’s Kingdom, it starts with awareness, and it starts with faithfulness. It’s your willingness to see everyday moments as divine opportunities. You may not be preaching to crowds, but you’re always preaching something. The way you speak to your coworkers....  Read More

"You do not have, because you do not ask." – James 4:2 It’s the day after Thanksgiving. Black Friday. The world is sprinting through store doors and flooding websites, chasing the best deals on things we’ve convinced ourselves we need. New shoes. New gadgets. New upgrades. And while the carts fill and the wallets empty, it’s easy to overlook what really matters. But what if we paused for just a se...  Read More

"Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, bless his name." – Psalm 100:4 It’s Thanksgiving Day. For most, today revolves around food, family, and football. But before you pick up your plate or settle in for the game, don’t miss the deeper purpose of the day. At its core, Thanksgiving isn’t about the table; it’s about the One who fills it. Psalm 100 invites...  Read More

"Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 The day before Thanksgiving can feel like a blur. There’s food to prep, people to host, and plans to finalize. In the middle of all the hustle, it’s easy to treat thankfulness like a side dish, something we serve up once a year before getting back to real life. But Scripture speaks diffe...  Read More

"We weren’t saved to show up, sit, or soak. We were saved to be sent." - Colossians 4:3 You were not saved to be stationary. God did not rescue you from sin just to keep you comfortable in a seat. He saved you with a purpose and planted you with a mission. The gospel was never meant to stop with you. It reached you so it could move through you.  Paul understood that clearly. That is why, in his le...  Read More

"Tell Archippus: ‘See that you fulfill the ministry that you have received in the Lord.’" - Colossians 4:17 It is easy to look at someone else's gifts and feel like yours do not matter. Maybe you are not a preacher. Maybe you are not the one leading the group or standing on a platform. But none of that disqualifies you from making a difference. Ministry is not about position. It is about obedience...  Read More

"Make the most of the time." - Colossians 4:5 Every day is filled with moments that pass quickly. You move from one task to the next, scroll through feeds, check your notifications, and suddenly the day is gone. But God didn’t just give you time to fill with noise and distraction. He gave you time to steward, and He calls you to use it wisely. Paul’s words in Colossians are not casual advice. They...  Read More

"Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person." - Colossians 4:6 Every conversation is a chance to represent Christ. Whether you're talking to a friend, a coworker, a stranger, or even someone who frustrates you, your words carry weight. They either build up or tear down. They either point to Jesus or pull attention away from Him....  Read More

"Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving." - Colossians 4:2A powerful life always begins with a prayerful heart. Not just the kind of prayers you throw up in passing or whisper out of routine, but focused, steady, persistent prayer that seeks the heart of God before stepping into the world. When Paul tells believers to continue steadfastly in prayer, he is inviting t...  Read More