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...
Mission: Resurrection

Mission: Resurrection

For nearly 30 years, Ethan Hunt has tackled improbable missions and outsmarted the world’s deadliest foes. But his latest challenge hits closer to home: a threat fueled not by bombs or bullets, but by the deepening divisions that fracture our society. In Mission:...
The Inoculation We All Need

The Inoculation We All Need

Division? What division? (Said nobody anywhere in the recent past.) This sentiment was endorsed when Merriam-Webster Dictionary recently named “Polarization” the Word of the Year for 2024. I’m sure that this shocks exactly none of us. Polarization, in and of itself,...