"And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh." - Ezekiel 36:26    Spending time with God has a transformative effect on our hearts. As we draw closer to Him through prayer, reading His Word, and worship, He begins to mold and shape our hearts to be more like the heart of Jesus.  The more...  Read More

"The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor." - Proverbs 22:9    When we step out to help others, God often works in our hearts as much as He works in the lives of those we’re helping. We see this transformative process often during mission trips. While we go with the intention of serving and blessing those in need, we often find that we are the ones who come ...  Read More

"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me." - Matthew 25:35   Imagine the impact you can have on someone’s life by simply deciding to help them when they are in need. Acts of kindness and obedience to God’s call can transform lives in profound ways. One powerful biblical example of this is the story of the Good Samaritan. In L...  Read More

"And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work." - 2 Corinthians 9:8    In a world that often operates on the principle of "you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours," it's counterintuitive to serve others without expecting anything in return. However, as followers of Christ, we are called to a higher sta...  Read More

"Even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." - Matthew 20:28    In our society, it's so common to approach relationships and opportunities with a mindset of exchange. We often find ourselves helping others with an unspoken expectation of receiving something in return, whether it’s a favor, acknowledgment, or even just a sense of personal s...  Read More

"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."- Romans 8:28   Have you ever experienced pain or suffering that seemed so unbearable? Have you wondered if God could possibly bring something good out of the destruction that has entered your life? The truth is, God specializes in repurposing our pain for a greater purpos...  Read More