What Jesus teaches us about the Sabbath in a nonstop world We live in a culture that runs on caffeine, notifications, and “just one more thing.”We brag about being busy. We feel guilty when we’re not. So when the Bible talks about Sabbath—a day to stop, rest, and worship—most of us either: In Luke 6:1–11, Jesus has two encounters with…
Nobody plans to be a worrier.No one wakes up and says, “My goal this year is to be more anxious.” And yet, if we’re honest, worry feels like a constant background noise in our lives—about money, kids, health, relationships, the future… you name it. In Matthew 6:25–34, right in the middle of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus pauses and…
In Jonah chapter 2, we see a dramatic shift in Jonah’s life—from a rebellious prophet running from God to a repentant servant calling out to Him in desperation. Swallowed by the fish, Jonah models a profound truth: you can pray to God anywhere, even in the darkest, most hopeless places. Jonah’s prayer reveals three key lessons about repentance that are…
In Jonah 1, we meet a man in rebellion. God called Jonah to go to Nineveh, but Jonah ran the other way, boarding a ship headed for Tarshish. A storm rose, the sailors panicked, and Jonah slept through it all. Only when he admitted his rebellion and was thrown into the sea did the storm calm—and God’s plan continued. Jonah’s…
We often hear that obedience to God is simple: just do what He says. But anyone who has tried knows it’s rarely that easy. From Jonah to Moses, Gideon, Peter, and even Samuel, the Bible is full of people who initially resisted God’s call. Obedience isn’t always natural, comfortable, or popular—but it is always essential. 1. Obedience Isn’t Always Passive…
We don’t usually think about losing Jesus. But Luke 2 tells the wild story of Mary and Joseph heading home from Jerusalem… without realizing Jesus wasn’t with them. Three days later, they finally found Him in the temple. As funny as that sounds from a distance, the deeper truth is sobering: God’s people can lose sight of Jesus without even…
Living faithfully in the in-between. This past Sunday looked different for our church family. A blizzard pushed us indoors and onto our screens, but God still met us in His Word. Pastor Nick shared from Matthew 24:36–51—a passage many of us have read dozens of times but can suddenly hit with fresh weight. Jesus is clear: He is returning. We…