Standing on the Temple Steps Matthew 24 opens with a scene that feels very familiar. The disciples are walking out of Jerusalem, eyes lifted, admiring the massive stones and stunning…
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Some biblical stories shock us at first glance, and the resurrection at Elisha’s tomb is one of them. A funeral. Raiders. Panic. A body thrown into the nearest tomb—and then suddenly, life. Yet beneath the surprise is a tender message from God: His power doesn’t fade when His servants do. Elisha was gone, but God wasn’t finished using him. Even his bones carried a testimony of resurrection.
Read More“An altar is where something dies so something greater can live.”
Read MoreSome of God’s greatest stories begin in the most forgettable places. A dirt road on a mail route. A quiet classroom after hours. A field with a man behind a…
Read MoreGratitude is one of the simplest Christian practices—and one of the hardest to maintain. Thankfulness is not accidental. It doesn’t appear automatically when life becomes easy. In fact, some of…
Read MoreLessons from Joshua 1:1–9 Seasons change. Leadership shifts. Roles evolve. But God remains faithful — and He calls His people forward. Transitions often feel unsettling. They disrupt rhythms. They expose…
Read MoreMost of us are comfortable following God—as long as He tells us where we’re going. We don’t mind obedience when there’s a clear plan. A timeline. A sense of how…
Read MoreLessons from Joshua 1:1–9 Seasons change. Leadership shifts. Roles evolve. But God remains faithful — and He calls His people forward. Transitions often feel unsettling. They disrupt rhythms. They expose…
Read MoreMost of us are comfortable following God—as long as He tells us where we’re going. We don’t mind obedience when there’s a clear plan. A timeline. A sense of how…
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