Scripture reading: Matthew 22:37–40; 1 John 3:18 There is a particular ache in realizing someone you love has stopped asking for your time. The child who once begged you to play quietly finds something else to do. Your spouse stops trying to tell you about their day. A parent leaves a message that begins, “I [...]
In a story called The Lonely Ember, Dr. John MacArthur writes: a man who once showed up every week quietly stopped coming to church. Weeks passed before his pastor went to see him. It was a cold evening. The man sat alone in front of a strong, steady fire. He welcomed the pastor in and [...]
Most people dream about the day they can stop working. They picture slow mornings, long afternoons by the pool, and a calendar with nothing on it. No bosses. No alarms. No pressure. At 31, that dream became my reality. And at first, it felt like I had finally arrived. Even more, I believed God had [...]
The Hole in Your Soul Have you ever wondered why there is a longing deep within your soul that nothing seems to satisfy? You may try to fill it with success, possessions, money, achievements, or even relationships, yet that feeling of emptiness remains. At times, this longing can make you wonder if something is missing [...]
Imagine this. You’ve been chosen—handpicked—for a journey no human has ever taken. After months of grueling preparation, your body aches from training, your mind stretches to its limits, and your heart pounds with anticipation. The day finally comes. You suit up, step into the spacecraft, and feel the deep rumble beneath you as engines ignite. [...]
You were never meant to drift through life on autopilot—waking, working, surviving, and repeating the cycle without joy or direction. God did not breathe life into you so you could merely exist. You were created to live with purpose, to move with intention, and to shine with meaning. Too often, people settle into a quiet [...]
Called Beyond Yourself There is a sacred moment every person encounters—the moment you realize what God is asking of you cannot be done in your own strength. It’s the moment confidence fades…when your plans feel insufficient…when your abilities seem too small for the weight of the calling. And in that moment, you stand at a [...]
Imagine that you have decided to become a gold miner. You drop everything in the suburbs for a simpler life to pan gold by the side of a stream in the Colorado Rockies. After you start, you can’t believe how easy it is. Day after day you walk fifty yards to the trickling stream near [...]
Time is short and eternity is long. It’s hard to imagine living forever because everything in our world has an expiration date. The milk in your refrigerator has an expiration date, your car registration has an expiration date, and even your body has an expiration date. You may have heard people say, “Nothing lasts forever.” [...]
God has a two-fold Master Plan: 1) To display His glory throughout the world and 2) To have fellowship with humanity, His creation. God wants you to participate in this Master Plan. Your participation requires that you invite Christ into your life for relationship with Him, and that you pursue a life mission to carry [...]
