God is Love

God is Love

God is Love. When you repeat those words, you tend to want to feel them as well. The feelings support the belief, but those same feelings can also hinder understanding the depth of the truth they convey. God is Love. We find those words written in the letter...
He Came Looking for a Pastor

He Came Looking for a Pastor

He caught me by surprise. It was the first full day of the 2025 Matthew 5:9 Fellowship “Faithful Perseverance” Annual Gathering. We were wrapping up our final workshop of the day — Immovable Together — a fast-moving, small-group exercise drawn from the call in 1...
The Need for Peacemakers in a Violent World

The Need for Peacemakers in a Violent World

We have a violence problem in the United States, and it’s deeper than what we see on the news; it starts within our own hearts. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches that sin starts long before its final action. He clarifies that murder begins with anger and the...
Of Storms and Souls

Of Storms and Souls

“Who is this man, that even the waves and the wind obey Him!” Mark 4:41 I’ve been reflecting on the recent storm damage I’ve seen all over my Facebook feed, a stark reminder of the severe weather threats almost the whole country has dealt with...
Are You Comfortable with Feeling Uncomfortable?

Are You Comfortable with Feeling Uncomfortable?

I’ll be honest: I naturally shy away from discomfort. Like most of us, my instincts tell me to steer clear of anything that brings anxiety or awkwardness. But if you’re a pastor – or anyone committed to fostering real peace – learning to step into...
Stuck

Stuck

Life is often a winding journey where moments of clarity alternate with seasons of uncertainty. We all grapple with times when progress feels impossible and our paths are obscured by doubt or circumstance. Yet history and Scripture show us that being stuck is not a...