And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, …
Blessed to Bless
We watch through screens in our palms as water desecrates trees and streets, leveling homes and lifting cars; natural disasters …
Cheer Up
For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the …
A Work of Art
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift …
Honey, I Shrunk the Cross
“For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is …
Removing the Tiles
With one hand outstretched and the other on our hearts, we commission our team of faithful, dedicated servants spearheading the …
New Story
“Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are …
The Bottom Line
Like many newlyweds, after the hoopla and grandeur of the engagement, parties and the glow of the honeymoon, the grit …
Counting the Cost
“Hey, let’s make pancakes,” Andrew tells the groggy teen emerging from his room. With sleep still heavy on his eyelids, …
When Your Best Isn’t Enough
He holds his breath as he opens the mail and scans the first sentences. We regret to inform you… At …
Going Away to Get Close
There is a particular closeness that is cultivated when we retreat from our routines, away from the miles of taillights …
Lowered and Raised
“I’m a little concerned… about your salvation and stuff…” he leans on the bathroom door. His eyes squint, “Why have …
The Space Between
“I don’t even consider you my brother!” She throws her words at him. Heavy tears stream down past her jaw …
Sinkhole Syndrome
“Men are starved for genuine relationships.” This is from Pastor TJ, our bivocational pastor, civil engineer, and father of …
Still Being Saved
“I don’t even know if I really like you or if the medication is making me like you,” Jenn said …
At the Table
The fragrance of fresh bread fills the room. New wine chimes as it is poured. The cool evening air trickles …
Through Crowds and Static
She presses through the unforgiving elbows. Fighting through the resistance of bodies and noise, feeling the harsh eyes and sharp …
Lights and Shadows
There are days when the sadness weighs like lead in your chest. When your ribs cave into themselves to board …