The Empty Tomb: When Everything Changed
by Matthew Spencer on April 5th, 2026
There's a moment in history that split time itself—not just chronologically, but spiritually. It's the moment when death lost its grip, when the grave couldn't hold its prisoner, when heaven's celebration erupted because the impossible became reality.Jesus Christ rose from the dead.This isn't a feel-good story or religious mythology. This is the hinge upon which all of human history turns. As the ...  Read More
The Radical Truth of Palm Sunday
by Matthew Spencer on March 29th, 2026
The King has arrived. How will you respond?  Read More
The Road to the Cross: A Journey Worth Taking
by Matthew Spencer on March 22nd, 2026
We live in a world obsessed with destinations. We want the promotion without the years of faithful work. We want the harvest without the planting. We want Easter morning without Good Friday. But what if the journey itself is where God does His most transformative work?When Journeys Get DifficultThink about your worst travel experience. Maybe it was a flight where everything went wrong, or a road t...  Read More
The Power of Prayer, Friendship, and Grace: Living Out Our Faith Daily
by Matthew Spencer on March 15th, 2026
In a world filled with constant noise and endless distractions, how do we stay connected to what matters most? How do we maintain our relationship with God and live out our faith authentically? The closing chapter of Colossians offers us profound wisdom on these questions, revealing three essential pillars of Christian life: devoted prayer, authentic friendship, and transformative grace.The Prayer...  Read More
When Jesus Rules the House: Transforming Our Closest Relationships
by Shannon Slover on March 8th, 2026
The deepest stress in our lives rarely comes from strangers. It's not really about the rude cashier at the grocery store or even the frustrating traffic on the highway. The truth is, our greatest struggles emerge from the relationships closest to our hearts—the heated conversation in the kitchen before everyone scatters for the day, the ongoing tension with a rebellious child, or the unspoken disa...  Read More
The Wardrobe of the Beloved: Dressing in the Clothes of Christ
by Matthew Spencer on March 1st, 2026
There are two types of people in this world: those who meticulously plan their outfit the night before, laying it out with precision, and those who stand bleary-eyed in front of their closet each morning wondering what on earth they're going to wear. But here's the beautiful truth that transcends both personality types—as followers of Jesus, we don't have to guess what we should "wear" each day. G...  Read More
Where Are You Setting Your Eyes?
by Matthew Spencer on February 22nd, 2026
There's something powerful about focus. Ask any parent who's watched their young child stand at the edge of a diving board, toes curled over the edge, frozen between courage and fear. Often, what breaks the paralysis isn't a pep talk from behind—it's a parent in the water below, calling out: "Look at me. Just look at me and jump."Where we fix our eyes matters more than we often realize.The Danger ...  Read More
Finding Our Center: Why Christ Alone Is Enough
by Matthew Spencer on February 15th, 2026
Social media has given us countless viral challenges over the years. Remember the ice bucket challenge? Or planking? One particularly interesting challenge asked people to stand on a piece of tape, put on a blindfold, and jump in place for 30 seconds. The goal was simple: stay on the tape. Yet most people discovered something surprising—when they removed the blindfold, they had drifted ten yards a...  Read More
Rooted Deep: The Foundation of Authentic Faith
by Shannon Slover on February 8th, 2026
There's something unsettling about a magnificent tree that suddenly topples in a storm. From the outside, it appeared strong—thick trunk, sprawling branches, vibrant green leaves reaching toward the sky. Yet when it falls, the truth becomes devastatingly clear: the roots were rotting all along. What looked majestic on the surface was actually dying from within.This image captures a profound spirit...  Read More
The Power of Striving for What Matters Most
by Matthew Spencer on February 1st, 2026
Have you ever been completely sold out for something? Maybe it was training for a marathon, pursuing a relationship, or chasing a career opportunity. That feeling of being all-in, fully committed, willing to sacrifice comfort for something you believe matters—that's striving.Now imagine channeling that same intensity, that same unwavering commitment, toward something with eternal significance. Wha...  Read More
The Universe Held Together: Discovering the Supremacy of Christ
by Matthew Spencer on January 25th, 2026
There's something profoundly comforting about knowing that the universe isn't held together by random chance or unexplained scientific phenomena. When we look at the intricate design of our world—the precise distance of Earth from the sun, the exact tilt of our planet that creates livable seasons, the delicate balance of oxygen and nitrogen in our atmosphere—we're witnessing something far more int...  Read More
Christ at the Center: Living Beyond the Checklist
by Matthew Spencer on January 18th, 2026
There's a profound difference between putting something first on your list and making it the center of everything you do. When we place Christ first, we acknowledge His authority at the start of our day. But when we place Christ at the center, we recognize that He is the foundation upon which our entire life is built.Think about it this way: putting Christ first means He outranks everything else. ...  Read More