Worship is about what we revere—what captures our hearts and devotion. Allegiance, on the other hand, is about whom we follow and trust. The two are deeply connected, but they’re not the same. When these two things become entangled, as they often do, we risk giving away to the world what belongs to God.   Read More

God’s desire is clear: for us to be a missional people, living out His purpose in the world. The real question is whether we, as a church, are ready to embrace that calling fully.  Read More

This week we’re going to take a detour into the Old Testament—a place where we can see God’s grace beautifully illustrated in the story of David and Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 9:1-13). It’s a story of mercy, inclusion, and restoration.   Read More

Ken Garza will be filling in.  Read More

It’s easy to miss the shock factor now—after all, for 2,000 years, we’ve lived in a world shaped by His words. But when Jesus said, "Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you" (Luke 6:27), He wasn’t just teaching kindness. He was rewriting the script of human relationships.  Read More

We’re stepping back into the Gospel of Luke, where Jesus is teaching, healing, and preparing His disciples for everything we’ve just celebrated.  Read More

I really wanted to do something different this week for those reading my blog. I have been beating you up with the Holy Spirit. But before Jesus gave them that He taught them how to pray!  Read More

This week, we’re diving into the Ascension of Jesus. Now, if you’ve been sticking with the readings, you know we’ve been riding the wave from Resurrection to Pentecost. But before we get to the fire and wind of Acts 2, we’ve got one more stop to make: Jesus leaving the disciples with a mission and a promise.  Read More

During Eastertide, the lectionary emphasizes the Gospel of John to reflect on Jesus’ resurrection and post-resurrection appearances. I bring in Luke's voice through readings from the Acts of the Apostles.  Read More

Did you know there’s a guy who just… disappeared one day because God took him? No chariot of fire, no dramatic exit—just gone  Read More

The Easter season reminds us of the incredible reality of Jesus’ resurrection, but we also know that the disciples didn’t just leap into faith overnight. They wrestled with fear, doubt, and confusion—sounds familiar, doesn’t it?  Read More

IntroductionThe season of Easter begins with the joy of the resurrection, but the journey for Jesus’ disciples remains ongoing. Between the resurrection and Pentecost, they are learning what it means to live as witnesses to the risen Christ. This week, I want us to follow how Jesus continues to prepare them, offering peace, opening their minds to the Scriptures, commissioning them for their missi...  Read More