When we grow weary in godliness and mission what we often need isn't a rebuke but inspiration. Zechariah painted vivid visions of the power of the Spirit and rule of Jesus Christ. Through his gentle words, God motivates us to stay faithful.
John the Baptist was a voice crying out in the wilderness to prepare the way for the Lord. He spoke plainly and sternly, calling all to repentance and faith in the One who was to come. His voice awarded him the title of Greatest Man Who Ever Lived, but we as citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven can, and will, have as great a voice as him.
Delay and distraction from God's priorities reveals an unfinished devotion to God in our hearts. We need regular reminders and evaluation in order to put first things first as we pursue ultimate happiness in Christ.
Zephaniah's message is a warning against complacency. God calls us to wake up, repent, and return to Him. It's a message of serious judgment, yet remarkable hope and how we can hold out that same hope in Christ to the world around us.
It's possible to move from crying to confidence, from sobbing to singing. Even though our circumstances remain unchanged, our perspective can change. And the object of our hope must change. That happens when we learn to wait on God and live by faith. When we remember that God is sovereign, His timing is perfect, and His plan can be trusted. Even when we cannot see His hand.
God is not to be taken lightly. His character is awesome—jealous, just, powerful, infinite, good, and final—and His judgment is certain against those who grow indifferent to Him. Because of who God is, we must take Him seriously and fear Him reverently, passing on His truth to the next generation.
In a world where common decency is becoming rare, the prophet Micah shows us what it means to live simply and faithfully before God. His call to do what is right, love mercy, and walk humbly with God is as needed today as it was in his own corrupt generation.
Jonah’s story isn’t just about a rebel prophet—it’s about rebels like us. Whether we’re running from God, to God, with God, or against God, His mercy keeps pursuing us. Stop running. Start returning.
Pride is something God hates and will always bring low. Obadiah shows us that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, but the humble will be exalted. Our only refuge is to humble ourselves before Christ, who drank the wrath of God for us and offers grace to sinners who cry, “Be merciful to me, the sinner.”
God often chooses ordinary, overlooked people to carry His extraordinary message and Amos is a prime example. Through his bold words we learn that God still warns before He judges, still raises up unlikely messengers, and still calls us to return to Him today.
God sends warnings not to crush us, but to wake us up. Ignoring God’s alarms leads to devastation, while repentance opens the door to hope and restoration. The same God who commands plagues also promises to restore the years the locusts have eaten—if only we will turn back to Him.
The virtue of faithfulness undergirds every other virtue in a relationship. In the story and message of Hosea, we see a vivid picture of God’s unwavering love and faithfulness to His people. Ultimately, it calls us to turn to the Lord for love, forgiveness, and hope as we commit to the relationship He alone offers.
We'll discover the role of a prophet—who they were, how they were called, and why their words still matter today.
Are you just going to church, or actually worshiping? This week, we’ll look at James 1:18–27 and discover how to prepare our hearts, receive God’s Word, and respond with real-life obedience. Come ready to stop playing church and start truly encountering the living God.
Conflict is inevitable, but Jesus shows us a better way to fight, with humility, love, and the goal of restoration. Matthew 18 calls us to handle offenses privately, patiently, and biblically, not with grudges or gossip. When we fight God's way, we reflect His grace and build stronger, healthier relationships.
Christians can live out their faith with integrity, humility, and boldness in their workplaces by reflecting Christ's character and submitting to His mission. Through practical wisdom and biblical guidance, we see how believers can view their work as worship and their workplace as a mission field.
Scripture consistently calls Christians to care for the needy, with Christ himself identifying with them. The history of the church is marked by service to the poor, and this obligation continues today—not with a naïve hope to fully eliminate need, but a consistent call to action in Jesus’ name. Plus, but the Bible and general wisdom give each of us practical ways to act and feel when met with the needy in our community.
God's word challenges our modern obsession with money. Jesus said you can't serve both God and money and Scripture has a lot to say about how generosity breaks the grip of greed. Join us this week as we talk about tithing, giving, and living with open hands in a closed fisted world.