• Pure Religion: Living Out James 1:27

    Pure Religion: Living Out James 1:27

    “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” — James 1:27 James calls us to two things: compassionate action and holy living. Caring for the Vulnerable In the ancient world, widows and… Read more

  • The Sacrifice That Pleases God

    The Sacrifice That Pleases God

    “And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” – Hebrews 13:16 In a world that often prioritizes self-preservation and individual success, the call to do good and share with others stands as a countercultural way of life. Hebrews 13:16 reminds us that generosity and… Read more

  • Created for Good Works: Embracing Our Calling in Christ

    Created for Good Works: Embracing Our Calling in Christ

    There’s something profoundly beautiful about watching a potter at work; hands covered in clay, shaping, molding, and forming something unique and useful. The process requires skill, patience, and intention. And as Ephesians 2:10 reminds us, we are God’s handiwork, carefully crafted by the Master Potter Himself. “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus… Read more

  • Beyond Hype: What College Students are Looking for from the Church

    Beyond Hype: What College Students are Looking for from the Church

    This generation has grown up watching institutions—churches, governments, even educational systems—lose credibility through scandals, hypocrisy, and empty promises. They’ve seen leaders say one thing and do another. They’ve watched movements prioritize influence over integrity. So when they hear the church talk about beliefs without action, commitment without care, or growth without depth, they check out. Read more

  • When Labels Lie: Seeing Beyond the Surface

    When Labels Lie: Seeing Beyond the Surface

    INot everything is what its label implies. We live in a world filled with titles, names, and symbols that don’t always reflect the reality they claim to represent. Labels can be helpful. They offer quick identification and help us categorize things in a complex world. But they can also deceive, giving the illusion of truth… Read more

  • Podcast Recommendation: Seeing White

    Podcast Recommendation: Seeing White

    At the beginning of Black History Month, I want to share a resource that remains as relevant today as it was when it first aired in 2017. If you haven’t yet listened to Scene on Radio’s series Seeing White, now is the perfect time to start. This 14-episode series, beginning with Episode 1: Turning the… Read more