I’ve heard it said before, "No Bible, no breakfast." While catchy, this isn’t exactly helpful for someone who always skips breakfast. So, I’ve taken the phrase and turned it into one that works better for me: "No Bible, no energy drink." While it doesn’t quite roll off the tongue, it is effective… at least for me.Ever since I can remember, I’ve had a deep distaste for reading. Maybe you can relate...  Read More

In today’s fast-paced, soundbite-driven world, it’s easy to treat the Bible like a collection of isolated verses that we can quote to make a point.The Bible is a literary work composed of 66 books, written over a span of 1,500 years, by more than 40 different authors from a variety of cultures. It was originally written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, spanning genres from poetry to history to proph...  Read More

It’s the beginning of a new year, and everything feels fresh—like it’s time for a reset. You might feel excited to start a new hobby, embrace a new lifestyle, or simply refresh your routine. There's something about the "newness" of it all that sparks energy and anticipation. It’s always a good time for reflection.One thing I constantly reflect on, no matter the time of year, is my relationship wit...  Read More

Read Luke 2:14, John 3:16-17, and 1 John 4:9-11“Glory to God in the highest heaven,    and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” – Luke 2:14For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. – John 3:16-17 T...  Read More

It’s a still night in the field. The stars shine upon the earth as the sun would during the day and light up the grass a darker tone of its original hue. The rolling hills and terrain encapsulate the scene of the shepherd boys watching their sheep. The sheep wander not too far from sight as the young shepherds prepared for morn again. As the boys talk amongst themselves, a great light appears in f...  Read More

Read: Luke 1:26-38, 2:1-21I am a very visual person. And as an avid reader I am always creating a reenactment of each scene in my head as I read. During the Christmas season I like to walk through the story of Jesus’ birth. From the words in Scripture, let’s piece together the scene. Jesus Birth ForetoldThe story of Jesus’ birth starts all the way back when the angel came to Mary and told her that...  Read More