February marks an important season in the life of our church—not simply because of what appears on the calendar, but because of what God continues to form among us as the Body of Christ.In the weeks ahead, we are returning to a foundational question: what does it mean to live faithfully as the Body of Christ—a people ignited by the Spirit, shaped by the cross of Christ, and sent in the Father’s lo...  Read More

n the parable of the workers in the vineyard, the scandal isn’t the wages—it’s the timing. God keeps showing up. All day long. Even at the last hour. Especially at the last hour. This story is a direct challenge to our instincts about fairness, worth, and earning. It reminds us that in God’s economy, grace is not a reward for the early and faithful—it’s a gift for the willing. No one is too late. No one is written off. No one misses out because they didn’t arrive sooner or do more.  Read More

Here’s the hard truth: rule-keeping is not the same as relationship. The young man wanted eternal life, but he also wanted to keep control of what gave him security and status. When Jesus exposed the competing allegiance—his wealth—he walked away disappointed. Not angry. Not rebellious. Just unwilling to surrender the thing that owned his heart.  Read More

When Jesus is questioned about divorce on the east side of the Jordan, He doesn’t enter the debate on technical loopholes or permissible exceptions. Instead, He takes His listeners back to the beginning. God’s original intention. God’s design. Covenant, not convenience.  Read More

It’s easy to instinctively place ourselves in the role of the forgiven servant—overwhelmed by mercy, relieved by grace, grateful that the debt is erased. And rightly so. The gospel really is that good. But Jesus doesn’t stop there. The uncomfortable turn in the story forces us to ask a harder question: what does “settling accounts” look like when we turn toward others? Receiving mercy is one thing. Extending it is another.  Read More

The goal isn’t to outperform other believers. The Christian life isn’t a leaderboard. It’s not a net-sum game where someone has to lose for you to win. You’re not trying to rank higher—you’re learning to live differently.   Read More