Scripture: Romans

We can easily think of “the world” as other people who live differently from us. But the Bible brings the matter much closer to home. Sometimes the world means the people God loves so deeply that He gave His Son for them. Other times it means the desires,…

Our identity is not found in what people think of us, in our failures, or even in the hardest parts of our past. We belong to Jesus Christ, and because of Him we are God’s beloved. The same Jesus who is worthy of all honor and glory knows…

In the story of Esther, we see God caring for his people, even though his name is never mentioned. A king’s sleepless night and a queen’s place in the palace serve his purpose. When evil seems strong, we remember that God remains in control. His plan to save…

Sometimes life grows dark enough that we begin to wonder whether God has forgotten us. Our thoughts can turn against us, and trouble can make us feel alone. Yet Romans 8 gives us something solid to hold onto: if God gave His own Son for us, then we…

The Bible uses the word “world” in more than one way, and understanding the difference helps us understand what God is asking of us. Sometimes the world means God’s creation and the people He loves. Other times it means the systems, values, and ways of thinking that stand…

Easter is the greatest story ever told, and today we gather to remember it together. Christ is risen, and that changes everything. We sometimes pour so much energy into Christmas, but Easter deserves just as much of our hearts. The resurrection is not a tale on a page.…

The tongue is one of the smallest parts of us, yet it holds the power to build up or burn down everything we love. Just as a tiny bit guides a great horse, and a small rudder steers a mighty ship, so our words direct the whole course…

There is a word that sounds hard but is truly peaceful, pleasant, and full of warmth. That word is surrender. We often think of surrender as losing something, like a soldier giving up in battle. But in God’s kingdom, surrender works differently. It is not about losing. It…