The Power of a Ripple
Have you ever thrown a stone into a still body of water? Did you notice how the ripples moved outward from the point of impact, creating larger and larger waves as they spread? The same principle applies to our actions as Christians. Even the smallest act of kindness or obedience can have far-reaching effects. Our everyday choices are just as much a part of God’s plan as where we go to school, what job....
Breaking Barriers
We see examples of this throughout scripture where God broke barriers. He broke the barrier of sin between man and himself and he's broken cultural and racial and economic barriers when he sent Jesus to die on the cross for all. For the Jew and the Gentile, the slave and the free, it did not matter what your status is, God broke barriers and the example that we're going to be.......
Making A Difference
As Christians, we are called to be salt and light in the world. But what does that mean? In Matthew 5:13-16, Jesus tells us that we are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. He encourages us to let our light shine before others, so that they may see our good deeds and glorify God. Jesus used these powerful metaphors to illustrate the impact that we, as His disciples, can have on the world around......
Riding the Waves
Have you ever felt like you were in a stormy sea, tossed about by the waves of life? We all face challenges and struggles, but Jesus calls us to trust Him and ride the waves. In Matthew 14:22-33, we see Jesus walking on the water towards the boat that the disciples were in. Initially, the disciples were terrified, thinking that Jesus was a ghost. But Jesus immediately reassured them, saying, "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid." Peter....
Making Waves of Change
We are called to make waves. God has anointed us with His Spirit to bring hope to the hopeless, comfort to the brokenhearted, and freedom to the oppressed. In Isaiah 61:1-4, we see a beautiful picture of the transformation that God desires to bring to the world through His people. God's heart is for the poor, the brokenhearted, the captives, and those who are in darkness. He wants to bring healing, restoration........
