Again and again, God reveals that what He desires most is not the kind of strength the world applauds. He is not searching for people who can impress Him with their capacity. He is looking for hearts that will trust Him. He is not drawn to self-made power. He delights in faithfulness.

The Beatitudes are some of the most beautiful words Jesus ever spoke, and they are also some of the most disruptive. In Matthew 5, Jesus begins the Sermon on the Mount not with commands, but with blessing: “Blessed are the poor in spirit.“Blessed are those who mourn.”Blessed are the meek.“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.” These words are familiar to many of us, but they should still surprise us.

Explore Philippians 3's insights on enemies of the Cross and their characteristics. Discover why Philippians 3 emphasizes reconciliation.

If I had to describe this experience, or even define it now, I would say that church is the awareness of all people as image bearers of God, manifested in the intentional practice of God’s economy among them. The currency of this divine economy is love-given freely, not as transaction but as transformation, so that in each person, a creative personhood might be built up. One that reflects Christ while remaining wholly itself.

What if suffering isn’t proof that God is absent, but evidence that the Lord Jesus Christ is present in a deeper way, allowing us to experience His love amid the evil in the world?

As Easter approaches, we start to lean in again toward the cross, toward the empty tomb, toward the hope that it all means something deeper

Prayer, in all its forms, is an invitation into relationship. It is less about saying the right words and more about drawing near to God.

The story of Hezekiah, I have argued, may be the most important story of all the kings of Judah for us to learn from...

Prayer is one of the most powerful tools given to believers, and Jesus Himself demonstrated its significance through the Lord’s Prayer.

At first glance, this might not seem like the most obvious Advent passage. But stay with me—this text offers a profound framework for living