Pastor's Blog

Nice Christians Are Killing the Church

Nice Is NOT a Fruit of the Spirit It might surprise you but – Jesus wasn’t nice. He was kind. He was compassionate. He was full of grace and truth. But “nice”? Not in the way we’ve defined it. “Nice” ...

Are We Worshiping God or Worshiping Worship?

When the Soundtrack Replaces the Savior Imagine walking into your favorite worship service: the lights dim, the audio swells as the band begins a movingly beautiful version of “Gratitude.” To use a phrase from my teenage daughter the vibe is on point. ...

Don’t Let Belief Kill Your Faith

We’ve gotten really good at believing. We’ve got our doctrinal ducks in a row. We know the creeds. We defend the truth. We believe in Jesus, we believe in the Bible, we believe in grace. But if belief is all we’ve ...

Embrace Truth, Don’t Dilute It

In a world obsessed with bite-sized content, instant gratification, and comfortable ideologies, the Church faces a crucial question: Have we traded the hard, soul-refining truth of God’s Word for something more palatable—something easier to swallow but ultimately less powerful? It seems ...

Mic Drop in Nazareth

There’s something electric about firsts. The first word of a child. The first speech of a new government official. The first sermon of a preacher. In Luke 4:16–30, we get the unforgettable moment when Jesus delivers what many believe is ...