“The human spirit can endure a sick body, but who can bear a crushed spirit?” Proverbs 18:14 We readily understand physical wounds. A deep cut requires stitches. A broken bone needs a cast. Neither heals overnight. We recognize instinctively that physical injuries need time, care, and patience. Yet when it comes to the wounds of the […]
In September, our Senior Pastor introduced a new theme under Covenant Establishment titled “The Temple of the Living God.” As I reflected on this theme during my personal devotions, the Lord brought fresh convictions and deeper understanding concerning several aspects of everyday Christian living. One particular phrase stood out to me: “unequally yoked.” It is […]
There are moments in life that are both heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time. Moments when our hearts ache because we are letting go yet rejoice because something or someone we love is stepping into God’s next chapter for their life. In the not so far future, we will be readying our last-born child […]
Many of us in the church boldly declare, “Christ lives in me,” yet we rarely pause long enough to consider the depth of that confession. When God released Jesus to be born into a human body in Nazareth, He revealed His intention for humanity: to dwell fully in a human vessel. Not partially. Not symbolically. […]
Some years ago, I worked for a large multinational corporation. Life was good. I had a great job, wonderful benefits, and a passport that was collecting stamps faster than I could remember the countries. Meetings. Flights. Conferences. Deadlines. Promotions. Repeat. I thought I was climbing. Then came two words every employee dreads. Corporate restructuring. It […]
It is amazing to realize that we are already six months into this year of Divine Realignment, Prophetic Elevation, and Covenant Establishment. As I reflected on the lessons God taught us in the month of May concerning Stewardship, a few truths stood out to me. Truths that I believe are important for us to ponder […]