Building a Culture of Generosity: When the Sum Becomes Greater Than Its Parts
What makes a community truly transformative? It's not the programs on the calendar or the latest ministry trend. It's something deeper—something woven into the very fabric of how people relate to one another and respond to God's call. It's what we might call a...
Transformative Generosity: Your Treasure Leads Your Heart
Remember the thrill of collecting something as a kid? Maybe it was baseball cards, action figures, or stamps. We'd carefully organize our collections, convinced that what we were hoarding would someday be incredibly valuable. Fast forward a few decades, and most of...
The Heart of Generosity: Becoming More Like Christ
There's something deeply compelling about the idea of living a generous life. Most of us, if we're honest, want to be generous people—not just with our money, but with our time, our presence, and the fullness of who we are. Yet life has a way of squeezing us tight....
Standing Among the Great Cloud of Witnesses: A Vision of Hope
There's something profoundly moving about standing in a place where generations have stood before us. When we pause to remember those who have walked the path of faith ahead of us, we're not simply indulging in nostalgia—we're anchoring ourselves in a story much...
When Promises Take Forever: Finding Faith in the Waiting
We live in a world of broken promises. Politicians fail to deliver on campaign pledges. Companies don't honor their warranties. Sometimes even the people closest to us fall short of what they said they'd do. And if we're honest, we've broken our fair share of promises...
The Sacred Art of Remembering: Keeping God’s Faithfulness Alive
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to forget the journey that brought us to where we are today. We often take for granted the blessings that surround us, failing to recognize the divine hand that has guided us through both triumphs and trials. But...
The Fountain of Living Water: Choosing Fulfillment Over Empty Promises
In the arid landscapes of ancient Israel, water was precious. Every drop mattered, quite literally meaning the difference between life and death. It's no wonder, then, that water became a powerful metaphor for spiritual truths. Today, let's explore a profound message...
The Cost of Devotion: A Lesson from an Ancient Well
Have you ever witnessed an act of devotion so profound it left you speechless? Perhaps it was a soldier's bravery, a spouse's unwavering care for their ill partner, or a parent's sleepless nights tending to a sick child. These moments of selfless love remind us of the...
Living Water: Finding Grace at the Well
In the scorching heat of midday, an unexpected encounter unfolds at a well in ancient Samaria. A Jewish man, weary from his journey, asks a Samaritan woman for a drink of water. This simple request sets the stage for a profound conversation that would challenge social...
A Brief Respite: Finding Purpose in Life’s Pauses
Life has a way of pushing us to our limits, sometimes beyond what we even realize we can handle. We find ourselves exhausted, overwhelmed, and lost in the moment. In these times, what we often need more than anything else is a brief break - just a little bit of time...