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Shame is toxic, it is difficult to overcome. It is different than embarrassment which fades and makes for funny stories, but no one tells funny stories about their shame. Shame is different. It doesn’t just say, “I did something wrong.” It whispers, “There’s something wrong with... Read More →

Jesus performed many miracles of healing during his ministry. The blind were given sight, lepers were cured of their disease, a woman with perpetual bleeding was made whole. On one occasion while Jesus was teaching, a paralyzed man, not identified by name, was brought on a mat to... Read More →

Jelly Roll’s song “Heart of Stone” is a raw, honest prayer born from struggle, addiction, and brokenness. It echoes a prayer God has heard and answered before. In Ezekiel 36:26, God promises to remove our hearts of stone and replace them with obedient hearts. God is always at... Read More →

We’re continuing the “Jelly and Jam” series, talking about what to do when life puts us in a jam. Many of us may be there now…tired, frustrated, and worn down by parenting struggles, financial pressure, work stress, health battles, or broken relationships. You may feel stuck,... Read More →

Everyone bleeds. Despite our differences, we all face the same basic challenges: pain, hurt, emptiness, loss. Those mountain highs and those valley lows remind us there is a common vulnerability that binds us together. In this “Jelly and Jam” series, we’re talking about what to... Read More →

Life has a way of putting us in a jam. Hurt, pain, brokenness, and disappointment pile up until it feels overwhelming. Yet Scripture and experience remind us that victory is possible—not by sheer willpower, but by the hope, peace, love, grace, and power of God. When we finally... Read More →

Many believers spend their lives asking God to do something He has already done. We pray for healing, provision, joy, or peace, not realizing that God has already provided everything we need through Jesus Christ. While natural circumstances may seem to contradict... Read More →

The story of the Wise Men in Matthew 2:1–12 reminds us what real faith looks like. These Magi were the original road-trippers—no GPS, no map, just a star and acalling from God. They didn’t know exactly where they were going or how long it would take, but... Read More →

The Christmas story is all about the most special delivery, the birth of the Messiah. Heaven delivered message after message, beginning with Gabriel’s appearance to Mary and the announcement that she would be with child, and the child would be the Son of God. This news was... Read More →