There’s been a phrase stirring in my heart this year: Tear down the idols.Not statues. Not golden calves.But the everyday battles we face in our desires, decisions, and habits. the things that quietly try to take God’s place in our lives.One of our middle schoolers said something a few weeks ago that was so honest and so true: “Being a Christian is hard.”And she’s right. Because every...  Read More

2 Timothy 4We’ve made it to the final chapter of Paul’s final letter — his last recorded words before stepping into eternity. If this moment were a movie, the camera would be slowly zooming in as Paul takes a heavy breath, knowing his time on earth is nearly over. And with these last lines, he gives Timothy (and us) something deeply personal and incredibly practical.Last week we talked about the t...  Read More

2 Timothy 3When we were living in Texas, one thing became obvious fast: Texans are some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet… but they live in a constant state of high alert. Everything is a warning.In Colorado, you end a conversation with, “Alright, see you later!” But in Texas, every goodbye sounds like a threat: “Alright… BE CAREFUL.”Be careful of what, Brenda?! The iced tea? The humidity? The...  Read More

2 Timothy 1When you open the book of 2 Timothy, you’re reading something sacred. These are the final recorded words of the Apostle Paul—his last letter, his final encouragement, and the legacy he wanted to leave behind. He writes not to a church at large this time, but to one man: his spiritual son, Timothy, a young pastor in Ephesus navigating intense pressure, persecution, and fear.And from a co...  Read More

2 Timothy 2When you open 2 Timothy, you’re reading the very last words the Apostle Paul ever wrote. This letter is his final encouragement, his final instruction, and his final charge to his spiritual son, Timothy, a young pastor trying to lead faithfully in an overwhelming season.Last week, Pastor Joshua shared a powerful reminder that every believer carries a God-given gift, and that we’re calle...  Read More

Let’s talk about something we often avoid: evangelism. And before you scroll past thinking this isn't for me, hear us out. This isn’t about standing on a street corner with a megaphone. This is about realizing that following Jesus was never meant to be a private, quiet thing.  Read More

Concern is caring. Worry is uncertainty. Anxiety is worry on overdrive—it’s when fear takes up residence in your mind, body, and soul. And if we don’t deal with it, anxiety doesn’t just mess with our thoughts, it starts messing with everything. It wears down your body, steals your peace, and keeps you from walking in the purpose God has for you.  Read More