The Gospel is Not the End. It’s the Beginning.

The tomb is empty. Jesus is alive.But the story doesn’t stop there.This is not the end. It’s the beginning. Too often, we treat Easter Sunday like the grand finale of the gospel story. But in reality, it’s more like the turning of a page. What Jesus began on the cross continues today through His Church,Continue reading “The Gospel is Not the End. It’s the Beginning.”

From Death to Life

This Easter devotional is part of a 4-part Easter weekend series walking through the final days of Jesus’ earthly ministry and the glory that followed. If you missed the earlier reflections, you can catch up here:Maundy Thursday: Before the Cross, He Knelt to ServeGood Friday: Pierced for Our Transgressions Four days ago, we sat inContinue reading “From Death to Life”

Pierced for Our Transgressions

This is the second post in a 4-part Easter weekend series. If you missed Maundy Thursday’s reflection, you can read it here. I pray today’s post helps you slow down and consider the weight of the cross and the depth of Christ’s love. Yesterday, we stepped into the upper room where Jesus knelt to washContinue reading “Pierced for Our Transgressions”

Grow in God’s Grace: Spiritual Goals for the New Year

Ah, the New Year—a fresh start, a blank page in the journal of life, and the perfect time to buy a planner you’ll stop using by March. (No judgment here; my 2023 planner is now a glorified grocery list.) But instead of chasing fleeting resolutions, let’s prioritize what matters most: spiritual goals rooted in scripture.Continue reading “Grow in God’s Grace: Spiritual Goals for the New Year”

Grief and the Holidays: Finding Hope in the Tension

The Christmas season looks different this year—and forever will. December 16th marks one year since my dad went to be with the Lord, leaving an ache I never imagined. With his passing so close to Christmas, a time once defined by joy and togetherness is now tangled with deep grief. How do you navigate griefContinue reading “Grief and the Holidays: Finding Hope in the Tension”