"And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross." - Philippians 2:8Today we pause at the cross. Before we can fully appreciate the glory of Easter Sunday, we must understand the agony of Good Friday. There is no resurrection without crucifixion, no crown without the cross, no victory without sacrifice.I remember standing in my ho...  Read More

"He appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep." - 1 Corinthians 15:5–6I have always been fascinated by courtroom dramas. You know the moment when the key witness takes the stand and everything changes? The case that seemed hopeless suddenly has credibility because someone who...  Read More

"For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures." - 1 Corinthians 15:3–4Have you ever built something without checking if the foundation was solid? I learned this lesson the hard way when I helped my neighbor build a deck. W...  Read More

"'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you hope and a future.'" - Jeremiah 29:11As we close the book on this month, it is important to remember that the end of a chapter is just the turning of a page, not the end of the story. Your best days are still ahead of you because God, your loving Father, is already there waiting for yo...  Read More

"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." - 2 Peter 3:18Spiritual growth is never an accident. You will not simply drift into maturity; you will only drift into complacency and spiritual laziness. Just as physical muscles require resistance and proper nutrition to grow stronger, your spiritual life requires intentional discipline to develop. If you are not actively...  Read More

"Great is your faithfulness; your mercies begin afresh each morning." - Lamentations 3:23As we near the end of this month of spiritual focus, it is vital to hit the pause button and look back. We are often so consumed with the problems of today or the anxieties of tomorrow that we completely forget the victories of yesterday. It is time to take a moment and remember how incredibly faithful God has...  Read More