“I have been young, and now am old; Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, Nor his descendants begging bread. He is ever merciful, and lends; And his descendants are blessed. Depart from evil, and do good; And dwell forevermore.” Psalm 37:25–27 (NKJV) I recently made a statement at a men’s breakfast that has […]
“For whom the LORD loves He chastens, and scourges every son whom He receives.” Hebrews 12:6 I have been thinking about the life of Peter and something that I believe speaks powerfully to the Church, and particularly to leaders in our generation. Peter became one of the great apostolic fathers in the birthing of the […]
One of the greatest dangers for leaders is not sudden moral failure, but slow, unseen depletion. Scripture reminds us that temptation rarely comes when we are strong, clear-minded, and spiritually anchored. More often, it comes when we are exhausted, emotionally depleted, physically tired, and quietly discouraged. In those moments, even seasoned leaders can become vulnerable […]
The Finished and Victorious Work of the Cross During Passover, Passion Week, and Resurrection Weekend, millions pause to reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Yet for many, this sacred season has been reduced to cultural tradition like Easter eggs, celebrations, and commercial distractions. For believers, however, this moment calls us back to something far […]
A Three-Part Holy Week Series PART 3: FROM DELIVERANCE TO NEW LIFE Passover celebrates freedom from slavery. Resurrection declares freedom from death itself. After the sorrow of the Cross came silence — a Sabbath pause between promise and fulfillment. Then, everything changed. The tomb was empty. The Resurrection is God’s confirmation that the sacrifice was […]
A Three-Part Holy Week Series PART ONE — PALM SUNDAY & PASSOVER As sundown arrives on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 (Hebrew year 5786), Passover begins, a sacred remembrance of God’s deliverance of Israel from slavery in Egypt.For over 3,500 years, Jewish families have gathered to remember how God redeemed His people through the blood of […]
In Genesis, the Tree of Life stood at the center of the Garden. But deception began when humanity shifted its focus away from life and toward the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. The fall began with misplaced focus. Humanity chose opinion over obedience, knowledge over relationship, and self definition over dependence on […]
God’s grace is amazing, abounding, powerful, and freely given through the Sacrifice and High Cost of Love on Calvary! Yet, grace misunderstood, misused, or reduced can lose its impact, potency, and potential in our lives. Our salvation is not determined by the kindness others show us, but by our personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Human […]
