Wherever you find your hope right now, I'd encourage you and I to redirect it to Jesus. And the next time we wander through the mountains and something goes wrong, we can stay comforted by God's presence.

In what ways does a little bit of sin (jealousy, pride, gossip, hatred, fear, etc.) take over our lives? If it begins to settle in and become a habit, we must be more proactive in rooting out. The best way to do this is by staying attached to the True Vine to ensure we produce good fruit.

Through difficult seasons, I’ve discovered that the goal isn’t to feel nothing, but to know where to turn amid life’s chaos. When heartbreak comes, I cry out to Him, seeking refuge in His promises and strength in His presence.

When Jesus taught His disciples to pray, He said, “Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” In a sense, Jesus taught us to pray for heaven to invade earth—for the goodness, peace, wholeness, and rule of God to become a reality here.

The upside-down kingdom is God's Kingdom—the Kingdom Jesus proclaimed and lived out—where the values of this world are turned on their head because Jesus is King.

How often do we simply show up for those who are in need or broken? How often am I simply asking others, "what can I get you?" We all need to have people who simply show up for us. So I'd ask you the question, "are you willing to show up for them?"

Two weeks ago, a lot of familiar faces from our ministry convened at another local church, Campton Baptist, for a five day “Adventure Camp.”

The Christian life requires grace in every moment, grace for ourselves, grace for others. Every day, we should be open conduit for grace. Daily receiving, daily giving to the world.

We can get to that place where Jesus is right now by living out the life He has called us to: being active witnesses of Him in the world around us. As the Spirit lives and works through us, we bring the very presence of God to those around us: the Light into the darkness.

God was using this simple trail to remind me and my buddy, that while life is full of ups and downs, when we put our faith in Jesus, He does the heavy lifting for us! His yoke is easy and His burden is light!

God’s sovereign grace can step in at any point in a person's life and draw them to Himself! It’s not our job to estimate the probabilities of where grace should succeed. We serve a sovereign God who knows all things and there will never be a day where he is uncertain of the ones he has called to salvation.

In scripture, we see that repentance from our sins leads to reconciliation with God. Ultimately, this will be evidenced by producing good fruit, including the greatest commandment of loving the Lord our God with all our hearts and loving our neighbor as ourselves

The call to follow Christ is a call to move forward, leaving behind what no longer serves us. Make a conscious choice to release these burdens. Write down what you need to let go of, and submit it in prayer to God.

Every time a painful memory returns, we are gifted another opportunity to release it—not because the other person deserves our forgiveness, but because our own hearts deserve freedom. Refusing to hold onto bitterness allows us to reclaim our peace and joy.

As Christians, we believe all truth is God’s truth. When science is done with humility, it often deepens our sense of wonder and points us back to the order and intelligence of the Creator. Scripture also calls us to steward and care for the world God has entrusted to us.

While the world demands more from us, whether in terms of finances, time, or effort, salvation stands as a haven of grace. It is a reminder that we do not have to strive or earn our way into God's favor. Instead, we can rest in the assurance that His grace is enough.

How do we know God loves us? He gave His most prized possession—His very own Son—as a gift for us, so that we might see, hear, and know Him as He truly is. This is not the action of a God who merely wants us to know things or do things. He desires that we know Him intimately and experience His love.

In our spiritual journey, faith is the foundation that keeps us anchored. Yet, just as one would tie their camel to prevent it from wandering off, we must also commit ourselves to actions that align with our trust in God. Both actions complement each other and work in harmony.

The giants we face may seem daunting, but our God is greater than any obstacle. Our faith should inform how we view our situations, transforming our challenges through the lens of God’s greatness, as Joshua and Caleb did.

The key to navigating these uncertainties lies in our focus. Jehoshaphat teaches us that, even when we feel lost, we must fix our eyes upon God. The Spirit of the Lord responded to Jehoshaphat's plea and assured him that the battle was His.