Most of us remember that first lunchroom moment - the weight of the tray, scanning the room with nervous eyes, wondering "Is there a place for me here?" That question follows us throughout life as the lunchroom transforms into neighborhoods, workplaces, and congregations. We find ourselves either waving people over or holding our table for those who look like us. What Did Jesus Pray For in His Final Hours? In John 17, somewhere between the upper room and the garden of Gethsem

In our hyperconnected world, we're bombarded with constant noise, notifications, and competing voices demanding our attention. Yet Jesus offers us something radically different - the promise of abundant life through learning to recognize and follow His voice as our Good Shepherd. What Does Jesus Mean When He Calls Himself the Good Shepherd? In John 10:1-10, Jesus uses the powerful metaphor of a shepherd and his sheep to describe His relationship with us. "'Very truly, I tell

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Jesus' Promise of the Holy Spirit In John 14:15-17, Jesus gives a powerful promise to His disciples: "If you love me, keep my commands....

Remember the simple joy of opening a fresh container of Play-Doh? The smell, the feel, and the freedom to create anything your...

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Balancing Life: How Do We Do It All? I get asked a lot, “How do you do all that you do for the church and your family?” The honest...

In early 2004, when Facebook first emerged, I was wrapping up a degree while working at Johnson & Johnson. A friend of mine, Matt, sent...