When Your Greatest Strength Becomes Your Greatest WeaknessThere's something deeply unsettling about the story of Samson. Here was a man chosen by God from before his birth, set apart with supernatural strength, positioned to deliver Israel from oppression—and yet his life reads more like a cautionary tale than a victory story. As we examine his journey through the book of Judges, we're confronted ...  Read More

The Dragnet: Understanding Heaven's Kingdom and Our MissionThere's something profoundly sobering about endings. In Matthew chapter 13, we encounter the final parable in a series about the kingdom of heaven—and it doesn't pull any punches. Jesus speaks of nets, fish, and ultimately, separation. It's heavy material, the kind that makes us shift uncomfortably in our seats. Yet within this weight lies...  Read More

The Priceless Treasure Hidden in Plain SightImagine discovering a masterpiece worth millions hanging above your kitchen stove. In 2017, a French family experienced exactly this when what they thought was a worthless painting turned out to be an original work by a Renaissance master worth $39 million Canadian. For decades, this priceless treasure had been darkened by smoke, dismissed as nothing mor...  Read More

The Hidden Power of Small BeginningsThere's something profoundly counterintuitive about how God's kingdom operates in our lives. We live in a world obsessed with the spectacular, the immediate, and the measurable. We want to see results now. We want transformation to be dramatic and visible. But what if the most powerful work God does in us begins in ways we can barely perceive?The Parable of the ...  Read More

When Good and Evil Grow Together: Understanding the Mystery of the KingdomThere's something deeply unsettling about the world we live in. We see goodness and beauty, acts of kindness and moments of grace—yet evil persists. Suffering continues. Injustice remains. For those who believe in a loving, all-powerful God, this creates a tension that's difficult to resolve: If God reigns, why does evil sti...  Read More

The Condition of Your Heart: Understanding the Kingdom of HeavenWhat comes to mind when you hear the phrase "the kingdom of heaven"? For many of us, we immediately think of golden streets, pearly gates, and a distant future where we'll finally be with God after we pass away. While heaven is certainly part of that picture, what if the kingdom of heaven is so much more than a far-off destination?The...  Read More

The Miracle of Christmas: Being Formed Into His ImageChristmas has a way of sweeping us up in its beauty—the twinkling lights, the familiar carols, the gathering of loved ones around tables laden with food. Yet in the midst of all this celebration, it's remarkably easy to lose sight of the very person we're celebrating. We can admire the manger scene, appreciate the shepherds' story, and marvel at...  Read More

Where Has Your Wonder Gone? Rediscovering the Miracle of ChristmasHave you ever wondered where your wonder went?It's a strange question to ask yourself, but perhaps you've found yourself thinking it during this Christmas season. Where has the amazement gone? Where is the curiosity about the little things? When did the Christmas story become just another routine?We watch the same movies, buy gifts ...  Read More

Worshiping in the Chaos: Finding Jesus in Life's Messiest MomentsPicture this: a house filled with children, glitter everywhere, cookies being decorated with more frosting ending up in mouths than on the treats themselves. Chaos, pure and simple. Yet in the midst of that beautiful disorder, something remarkable happens—genuine love and connection flourish.This image mirrors something profound abou...  Read More

The Unexpected Gift: Rediscovering the Wonder of ChristmasChristmas has a way of losing its magic as we grow older. The twinkling lights, the wrapped presents, the festive gatherings—they all become familiar, routine, almost mundane. We rush through the season, filling our calendars with parties and shopping lists, often forgetting to pause and consider the profound miracle at the heart of it all....  Read More

Beyond the Singing: Rediscovering the Heart of Worship in CommunityThere's a familiar hand exercise many of us learned as children—the one where you interlock your fingers to make a church, raise your index fingers for the steeple, and then open your hands to reveal "all the people." It's a simple gesture, but it carries a profound truth: the church was never meant to be done alone.This truth chal...  Read More

Iron Sharpens Iron: The Sacred Call to Biblical AccountabilityHave you ever watched someone rock climbing? There's a fascinating piece of equipment called a belay—a device that holds the rope connecting the climber to the person on the ground. It's a lifeline, really. The person holding the rope might not look particularly strong, but with the right tool and proper training, they can hold someone ...  Read More