In a world overflowing with information but starving for wisdom, we must remember that true wisdom is not downloaded—it’s lived, formed through relationship with God, and shaped in community. ChatGPT may offer answers, but it cannot love, guide, or walk with you like Jesus can.

We engage in spiritual warfare not with fear or formulas, but by living and praying from our identity in Christ. As ambassadors for Jesus, we stand firm—clothed in His righteousness, proclaiming His gospel, and praying with boldness in the Spirit.

This passage calls believers to live as commissioned people of God—those who serve faithfully in workplace relationships. As a continuation of Paul’s thought of submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ, this passage addresses the roles of parents, slaves, and masters.

This passage calls believers to live as signposts—visible indicators of God’s love and design in relationships. In marriage, husbands and wives reflect Christ and the Church through mutual submission, sacrificial love, and respect. In parenting, children honor their parents, and parents raise their children in the Lord. These roles, when lived out …

In Ephesians 5, Paul calls us to be filled with the Spirit, which enables us to live lives marked by wisdom, worship, gratitude, and mutual submission out of reverence for Christ. Instead of being shaped by the world or our desires, we’re invited to let the Spirit transform the way we walk, speak, and love.…

Walk boldly toward God and away from the false promises the world preaches. Recognize that culture is constantly shaping you—spiritually and sexually—and don’t be fooled by what it calls freedom or satisfaction. Instead, take no part in these things. Call out the works of darkness for what they truly are: a fraud and a lie.…

We grieve the Spirit when we live in falsehood, sin in our anger, and multiple corrupt talk. We need to ask the same Spirit for help to put that off and put on kindness and tenderness.

We are called to turn from the futility and darkness of worldly thinking and be renewed in the spirit of our minds. Like changing garments, we take off the old self and put on the new—created to reflect God’s righteousness, holiness, and truth.

In a divided world, Christ calls us to walk in unity — rooted in humility, fueled by His grace, and strengthened by the gifts He gives. Ephesians 4 reminds us that we are called, equipped, and never alone as we live out the mission He’s placed on our lives.

There is a factual, historical basis for the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. The issue we have to grapple with is not just, “Is it true?” but, “What if it is the truth – the core and central reality of all our lives?” The resurrection defines what the truth is and why it matters.

In Luke 19:35–46, we see Jesus enter with sorrow, authority, and purpose. We don’t ignore His tears or fear His discipline—we surrender, trusting He’s at work in us. His presence is not just known but experienced as He dwells in our hearts.

We are called to move from involvement to true commitment to Jesus and His gospel. We are invited to see our places of confinement not as limitations, but as assignments—spaces where we are sent on behalf of others. We are challenged to embrace the mystery that God chooses to use us, here and now. And we are urged to search out the unsearchable ric…

Jesus invites us into a deep friendship with Him and with each other. Today, Ryan shares the loving responsibilities that come with spiritual friendship—both to one another and for one another.

“Jesus is not one gate among many, nor is He a way we carve for ourselves—He alone is the gate, and only by passing through Him can we know true freedom and salvation.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer

When we were dead in our sins, we were enslaved by the desires of our flesh and followed the course of this world. However, in Christ, we have been made alive by His grace. Not only are we alive, but we are also God’s masterpiece, created for a purpose.

Paul moves from praise to prayer, asking the Holy Spirit to help the Ephesian church see the hope of God’s calling, the riches of His inheritance among the people of Jesus, and the incredible power God has for His church — a power that is on full display through Jesus’s resurrection and ascension as ruler of the world.…

Mitch reminds us that our security in Jesus is grounded in the reality that we are adopted children of our Heavenly Father, who adopted us as a result of His good will, pleasure and grace.

Our primary identity is found in Christ, not in our past, our demographic, or our credentials.

How do we encounter God in evangelism? When we step out in faith to share the gospel, we experience His power, receive the words we need, and become vessels for His appeal to the world. In the process, He transforms us, deepening our maturity and dependence on Him.

God’s presence is uniquely experienced in the fellowship of believers. Serving others allows us to experience God’s presence as we reflect His love and humility. Gathering with others in small groups and on a Sunday cements our focus and enables us to live lives of accountability and genuine community where we are known, loved, and challenged.…

Biblical generosity is a weapon in our battle with anxiety and pride. Jesus’ teachings on wealth challenges the cultural lies that affluence will bring us joy, fulfilment and purpose and that it will prevent us from experiencing calamity, pain and suffering.

The use of spiritual gifts during (but not limited to) the Gathering are manifestations of His Spirit actively working through and among His people. When we exercise gifts such as prophecy, healing, or discernment, we experience firsthand the reality of God's presence moving in the here and now. That is why people will exclaim, “Surely God is in yo…

Although ‘worship’ can be defined in way broader terms than just music and singing, there is no denying that these play an integral part in our devotion and discipleship to Jesus. Music and melody can mark our emotions, mould our feelings, and help us meditate on truth.

God’s Word is alive and active, offering a direct encounter with His character and will. Solitude allows us to experience God's presence by silencing distractions and attuning our hearts to Him. When we immerse ourselves in Scripture, we meet the God who speaks and transforms, and as we quieten our souls His Word speaks louder.…

So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom...

Ruth, once a destitute immigrant in a foreign land, rose above the traps of her circumstances—choosing selflessness over selfishness, faithfulness over fatalism, and flexibility over stubbornness. By God’s grace, she was redeemed and grafted into the family line of Jesus, becoming His great-grandmother. Her story reminds us to shift our focus from …

The uncovering, covering grace restores us to God and this grace is embodied in Jesus Christ who was the punished Son and the promised Son, and is now the present Son.

Advent invites us to prepare our hearts for the celebration of Jesus’ birth and His promised return, reminding us that His coming is God’s ultimate breakthrough, redeeming and restoring even the darkest places in our lives. Through Tamar’s messy yet redemptive story, we see how God’s grace works unexpectedly to bring hope and transformation, pointi…

God’s plan of redemption unfolds beautifully, tracing the journey from Eve’s brokenness to Mary’s hope, and highlighting Sarah’s transformation from doubt to steadfast faith in God’s promises. Through His grace, God works through flawed individuals to accomplish His purposes, inspiring faith and perseverance in His redemptive work.…

The conclusion of the Colossians series calls us to actively pray for others, restore broken relationships, and faithfully pursue the ministry God has entrusted to us. It urges us to follow Jesus’ example of sacrificial love and grace, building up the body of Christ through encouragement and action.

We are to embody Christ’s love and humility in all relationships, creating “tremors” through our small, faithful actions that point others to Jesus. Each act of selflessness in marriage, family, and work reveals God’s promises and gently shifts the world toward His Kingdom.

Followers of Jesus are encouraged to embody compassion, kindness, humility, and patience in a polarized world, especially amid political and social tensions. By focusing on our identity as chosen, holy, and beloved by God, we can foster unity and dismantle a culture of contempt through Christ-like qualities, love, and forgiveness.…

Paul starts to get practical in Chapter 3, reminding the Colossian church that their new life in Christ should result in a new lifestyle. But, these imperatives must be grounded in the gospel! These indicators are more like a "uniform" (worn in order to represent something) as opposed to a "dress code" (worn in order to secure access).…

After losing his four daughters in a tragic shipwreck, Horatio Spafford penned "It Is Well With My Soul," demonstrating deep trust in Jesus despite immense sorrow. His faith, along with Habakkuk’s call to trust in God’s eternal sovereignty, urges believers to anchor their hope in God’s unchanging promises through life’s greatest trials.…

In Colossians 2:15-17, Paul reminds believers that the rituals and laws related to food, festivals, and the Sabbath were simply a shadow of the things to come, with Christ as the true fulfillment. He emphasizes that focusing on these external rules can distract from the greater reality found in Jesus. Through His death and resurrection, Christ has …

This week Nick looks at how believer's baptism has replaced circumcision, and the depth of what that physical act represents in terms of the spiritual significance of having been buried with Jesus. Our debt of sin has been paid. Our enemies have been disarmed and triumphed over in the cross. We've been set free from the power and penalty of sin, an…

Colossians 2:1-10 emphasizes Christ’s supremacy over deceptive philosophies and human traditions that oppose His truth. Paul urges believers to stay rooted in Christ, growing in faith and unity, so they are not led astray by plausible but misleading arguments. In Christ, all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are found, offering believers true f…

God's purpose extends beyond simply saving and guiding His people; He desires to dwell with them, as symbolized by the fire cloud that led Israel. The tabernacle in Exodus and Jesus' role as the ultimate dwelling of God's presence among us, encourages believers to not merely stand at a distance but to actively welcome and experience God's indwellin…

The greatness of Christ's sacrifice illustrates how the value of a gift is magnified by the recipient's unworthiness. It connects this idea to the church, emphasizing that because Jesus is supremely worthy, the church is worth serving and sacrificing for. Paul’s teachings in Colossians emphasize: joyful suffering, the mystery of Christ in us, and t…

This week we kick off a new series out of Paul's letter to the Colossian church. Paul's opening prayer for them is underpinned by the supremacy of Jesus!

The parables of the fig tree and the watchful servants emphasize the importance of being prepared for Jesus' return, even though the exact time remains unknown. As Christians, we are called to long for justice and be active in sharing the gospel, knowing that while the exact timing of His return is a mystery, our readiness should not be. The return…

This parable is used to illustrate the disparity between the mercy God shows us and the mercy we often withhold from others. True forgiveness comes from the heart and is a reflection of the grace we have received from God. Withholding forgiveness traps us in a prison of bitterness while forgiving others releases us from this emotional and spiritual…

In this parable, God is the owner of the vineyard and like the tenants, there is a danger of taking God's kindness for granted and not acknowledging His sovereignty. Life is difficult and we can't easily forget how good God has been to us. We don't embrace His lordship when we overemphasize Jesus' saving and loving characteristics and forget or ign…

Many of us know that the kingdom of God grows in ways we often don't understand. God's power, patience, and the smallest acts of faithfulness lead to the massive growth of His kingdom.

As believers, we all know the importance of letting our light shine. In this Parable, we'll explore Mark 4:21-25, discussing how openly sharing our faith can profoundly impact lives and communities while allowing Jesus' truth to illuminate our own lives.

We’re all familiar with the Parable of the Sower, but perhaps there is more that lies beneath the surface. Dig into Mark’s masterful telling of the story within the greater story of Jesus, the Son of God.

Just as the pharisees mistakingly misattributed the work of God to the work of Satan, we too can sometimes get our lines crossed. Our error could spring from a total lack of faith in who God is, or just a subtle misconception and misunderstanding of His heart for us. Jesus confronts the pharisees about their particular lack of faith using a story a…

Jesus used parables to reveal and conceal truth. The stories remained hidden from the proud and self-righteous but were revealed to faithful disciples with childlike faith. In this parable, Jesus highlights the incompatibility of old religious rituals with new faith in Christ. We should not get stuck in religious exercises but keep Jesus central in…

Personal suffering in God's kingdom tests and refines our faith. Suffering can result from others' choices or one's own, both good and bad. What is important is maintaining a proper perspective, enduring trials with faith, and drawing closer to God. Our ultimate example of suffering is Jesus who endured hardship with grace and purpose.…