On a quiet morning in June 1983, the Mianus River Bridge in Connecticut collapsed without warning. A hundred-foot section dropped out from under unsuspecting drivers. Three lives were lost. And the ca...  Read More

In the 5th century, there was a man named Simeon who wanted to be holy. His solution? He climbed a 40-foot pillar and stayed there—for 37 years.Yes, thirty-seven. No bathroom. No coffee. No community....  Read More

1 Corinthians 10 gives us a warning label that should be unnecessary—but tragically isn’t:“You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons.”Yet how many of us try?We treat church like a wee...  Read More

In 1806, Andrew Jackson took a bullet to the chest in a duel over his honor—and kept standing. Why? Because to him, honor was worth the pain. Worth the blood. Worth the fight. But church, what if we t...  Read More

You had the right verse. You said the right thing. You knew the truth. But somehow, the conversation still left someone limping instead of lifted. Ever been there?That’s the tension Paul confronts in ...  Read More

In a culture that constantly tells us to upgrade, move on, or chase something new, Paul’s call in 1 Corinthians 7:17–24 feels jarringly countercultural: Stay put.That’s hard for us. We think faithfuln...  Read More

Ever feel like everyone else’s marriage is coming together—and yours is the piece that doesn’t fit? Maybe it’s loneliness in singleness. Maybe it’s the cold silence of a struggling marriage. Maybe it’...  Read More

Let’s be honest—most of us like the idea of holiness more than the reality of it.We want to be temples of the Holy Spirit… until God starts rearranging the furniture.But in 1 Corinthians 6, Paul doesn...  Read More

Conflict is inevitable. In our families, our friendships, our churches — even in our own hearts — tension rises. Emotions flare. Offenses come. The question isn’t if we’ll face conflict, but how we’ll...  Read More

There’s a kind of poison that doesn’t smell, doesn’t taste, and doesn’t show itself until it’s far too late. A single drop of potassium cyanide, undetectable to the senses, can bring death within minu...  Read More

A Resurrection Reminder for the Days After the Empty TombIt started before sunrise.A few faithful women went to Jesus’ tomb, hearts heavy with grief, carrying spices—not for a celebration, but a funer...  Read More

As we enter Holy Week, Matthew 21 reminds us that Jesus didn’t stumble into suffering—He walked toward it with purpose. The week that began with palm branches and praise would end with a cross. But no...  Read More