Weekly Blog

The Art of Shaping a Soul That Hopes

Jan 21, 2026

There’s something mesmerizing about watching a master sculptor transform a block of marble into a breathtaking statue. Michelangelo once said, “The sculpture is already complete within the marble block, before […]

The Power of Sacred Symbols: Understanding God’s Promises in Baptism and Communion

Jan 14, 2026

Have you ever wondered why Christians practice water baptism and communion? To an outsider, these rituals might seem peculiar. Picture this: missionaries in a remote village in Niger, preparing to […]

When God Feels Distant: Wrestling with Divine Hiddenness

Jan 07, 2026

Standing at the threshold of a new year brings a peculiar mixture of emotions. There’s hope for what might be, mingled with unease about what could go wrong. We sense […]

The Surprise Worshipers: When God Draws the Unlikely

Dec 24, 2025

There’s something deeply fascinating about the Magi—those mysterious visitors from the East who followed a star to find the newborn King of the Jews. We’ve dressed them up in our […]

Three Responses to the King: Where Do You Stand?

Dec 17, 2025

The story of Jesus’ birth presents us with far more than a nostalgic nativity scene. Hidden within the familiar narrative of Matthew 2 lies a profound challenge that echoes across […]

When God’s Plans Surprise Us: The Virgin Birth and Trusting the Unexpected

Dec 10, 2025

There’s something profound about the moment when our carefully constructed expectations collide with God’s reality. We think we understand how things should unfold, only to discover that God’s ways are […]

The Surprising Family Tree of the Messiah

Dec 03, 2025

When we think about family trees displayed in our homes, we typically showcase the relatives we’re proud of—the accomplished ancestors, the dignified portraits, the respectable lineage. We don’t usually highlight […]

The Living Faith of Our Ancestors: Why Tradition Matters

Nov 26, 2025

There’s a memorable scene in the classic film Fiddler on the Roof where Tevye, the beloved protagonist, sings passionately about tradition. As the world changes around him, he clings desperately […]

Together: The Beautiful Call of Local Church Community

Nov 19, 2025

There’s something profoundly moving about watching people publicly declare their faith through baptism. It’s a moment that captures the essence of what it means to step out of darkness into […]

The Beautiful Complexity of God’s One Church

Nov 12, 2025

There’s a famous quote often attributed to Gandhi: “I like your Christ, but I don’t like your Christians.” It’s a sentiment that resonates uncomfortably with many of us today. Even […]