There's something deeply human about wanting our heroes to come from impressive places. We associate prestige with location, power with position. When we introduce ourselves, we often mention where we're from, hoping it adds weight to who we are. But what happens when God flips this script entirely?The Humility of the IncarnationWhen the long-awaited Messiah finally arrived, He came from Nazareth—...  Read More

We all love a good origin story. Whether it's tracing our family tree, watching a movie prequel, or diving into history books, something deep within us yearns to understand how things came to be. This innate curiosity extends to the most important story ever told—the gospel of Jesus Christ.When Mark penned his Gospel, likely the first of the four to be written, he opened with a deliberate echo of ...  Read More

In a world that constantly tells us we need more—more possessions, more control, more security—there's a radical message that cuts through the noise: misplaced trust leads to worry. When we anchor our hearts to the wrong things, anxiety becomes our constant companion.The Weight We Were Never Meant to CarryPicture the Venn diagram of anxiety. On one side, there's the physical reality—the chemicals,...  Read More

When we gather to celebrate Christmas, we're not just commemorating a historical event. We're celebrating the fulfillment of thousands of years of divine promises, all wrapped up in one tiny baby lying in a manger. But have you ever stopped to consider the profound significance of the names given to this child?The Power of a NameNames matter. In 2025, parents across America chose names like Olivia...  Read More

Most people know that Jesus was born in Bethlehem. It's one of those facts about Christmas that has survived in our cultural consciousness—sung in carols, depicted in nativity scenes, and referenced in holiday specials. But here's the striking reality: more Americans can tell you where Jesus was born than can tell you that He rose from the dead.We know the fact, but we've lost the meaning.Bethlehe...  Read More

In the beginning, God created humanity in His own image—perfect, whole, walking in fellowship with Him in the garden. But sin shattered that relationship, separating us from our Creator. Yet even in that moment of judgment, God whispered a promise of hope. He spoke of One who would come, whose heel would be bruised but who would ultimately crush the serpent's head.For generations, God's people clu...  Read More