What Shall We Die For?

The Power of a Witness There’s a moment near the end of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End that never fails to stir something deep in me. The pirate fleet stands surrounded, outnumbered, and facing certain death. Then Elizabeth Swann steps forward. Amid the storm and chaos, she lifts her voice and calls the weary to […]

2025 Thanksgiving playlist additions

It’s That Time Again… Thanksgiving Playlist Season! Alright friends, October music has officially packed its bags and left the building, which means it’s full steam ahead into Thanksgiving vibes. You know what that means—it’s time to start cranking out the ol’ Thanksgiving playlist! This year, I’ve found some gems that are definitely making the cut. […]

Not Activism. Not Pietism. Witnessing.

(Acts 1:6–11) When Jesus was about to ascend into heaven, His disciples still didn’t quite get it. They asked, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” They were thinking about power, politics, and national restoration — in other words, activism.But Jesus gently redirected them. “It’s not for you to know […]

The RESURRECTION Appearances in CHRONOLOGICAL order.

Day one : The Morning The resurrection of Jesus isn’t just a story—it’s the pivot around which history turns. On that first morning, before the sun fully rose, a group of women, including Mary Magdalene, approached the tomb to honor Jesus’ body with the final burial customs (Matt 28:1; Mk 16:1; Jn 20:1). But what […]

What about Halloween?

I’ve been in a lively discussion with other pastors on social media lately about Halloween — should we celebrate it, ignore it, or avoid it altogether? The answer is both NO … and YES. Let me explain. It’s true that Halloween has deep spiritual roots that tie back to darkness. Some of its traditions stem from the night […]

Trunk or Treat biblical Ideas

If your church/school/organization/neighborhood is having a Trunk or Treat this year and you are trying to come up with some ideas for what to do, here are a few suggestions. Comment below on the one you chose if you take one from this list. I’d like to know and will pray for you as you […]