He Is Risen

He Is Risen

“He is not here, for he has risen, as he said.” – Matthew 28:5–6   The Resurrection Was Not a Metaphor The resurrection of Jesus was not symbolic. It was not poetic language meant to inspire hope in dark times. It was not a spiritual idea designed to comfort...
The Silence of Saturday

The Silence of Saturday

“For the Lord will not cast off forever, but, though he cause grief, he will have compassion…”   – Lamentations 3:31–33 Saturday Is the Day We Don’t Know What to Do With Friday is clear. Pain is visible. Loss is undeniable. The suffering is loud, raw, and undeniable....
The Weight He Carried

The Weight He Carried

“All we like sheep have gone astray… and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.”   – Isaiah 53:6   Before the Cross Was an Event, It Was a Burden The cross did not begin at Calvary. Long before nails pierced flesh and a crowd gathered, Jesus...
Obedience Without Applause

Obedience Without Applause

“The Lord repay you for what you have done…”– Ruth 2:12 Faithfulness Rarely Announces Itself Ruth did not step into obedience with a plan for recognition, nor did she expect clarity about where her faithfulness would lead. She simply moved forward with what she knew...
Grit, Grease & Grace

Grit, Grease & Grace

“We glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame,because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to...