RESURRECTED Bodies

(1 Corinthians 15:35–58) There’s this question Paul is answering—the kind of question people whisper at funeralsor think about at 2 a.m.when the room is darkand life feels a little too fragile. “What will our bodies be like… then?” And instead of giving us a chart,a diagram,a scientific explanation,Paul gives us something better: A story about […]

Breakfast with Jesus

My sister-in-law has already started decorating for Christmas—and it isn’t even Thanksgiving yet. Yes, I’m one of those people who believes Christmas décor should go up after Thanksgiving, not before. My other pet peeve? Wise men shouldn’t be part of the nativity scene—they came later! But despite my noble crusade to correct these “cultural inaccuracies,” I find I’m marching […]

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 […]

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 […]