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Sometimes the more we focus on ourselves, the more stuck we become. 2 Corinthians 2 invites us to look to Jesus, look outward, and discover the freedom of self-forgetfulness.

Biblically, a tithe means “ a tenth,” but it was never merely mathematical but was intended as relational. In Leviticus, the tithe belongs to the Lord; it is holy because it represents trust. In Matthew Jesus speaks in to this reality when He is confronted about paying taxes to Ceasar. Jesus says, “Give to Ceasar what is Caesar's, but give to God what is God’s”. On the coin was the image of Ceasar...

Biblically, a tithe means “ a tenth,” but it was never merely mathematical but was intended as relational. In Leviticus, the tithe belongs to the Lord; it is holy because it represents trust. In Matthew Jesus speaks in to this reality when He is confronted about paying taxes to Ceasar. Jesus says, “Give to Ceasar what is Caesar's, but give to God what is God’s”. On the coin had the image of Ceasar...

What if the hardest part of repentance isn’t admitting we’re a mess, but letting God into the mess? Psalm 51 and the story of Jesus healing a leper remind us that we don’t have to clean ourselves up…Jesus is willing to make us clean.

Favoritism can be easy to justify. We naturally connect more with certain people, relate more easily to some than others, and over time, those preferences can quietly shape how we treat them. But when preference turns into partiality, the damage runs deep. In Genesis 37, Jacob openly favors Joseph, creating a family dynamic marked by jealousy, resentment, and division. What may have seemed like ha...

Favoritism can be easy to justify. We naturally connect more with certain people, relate more easily to some than others, and over time, those preferences can quietly shape how we treat them. But when preference turns into partiality, the damage runs deep. In Genesis 37, Jacob openly favors Joseph, creating a family dynamic marked by jealousy, resentment, and division. What may have seemed like ha...

Why are we so lonely when we're more connected than ever? Genesis 2 reminds us that we were never created to live alone—and the Gospel reveals that God chose to come near to us in Jesus.

Not all idols are obviously sinful. As Tim Keller has said, “an idol is often a good thing that becomes an ultimate thing. Even the best gifts—like family—can take a place in our hearts that only God was meant to fill. In Genesis 31, Rachel secretly holds onto her father’s household gods, while Laban refuses to release his grip on his family and control. Beneath the surface, both reveal the same s...

Not all idols are obviously sinful. As Tim Keller has said, “an idol is often a good thing that becomes an ultimate thing. Even the best gifts—like family—can take a place in our hearts that only God was meant to fill. In Genesis 31, Rachel secretly holds onto her father’s household gods, while Laban refuses to release his grip on his family and control. Beneath the surface, both reveal the same s...

What if your greatest struggle isn't whether you believe in God—but whether you're willing to depend on Him? Mark 9 shows us that faith begins where self-sufficiency ends.

Relationships are meant to be a place of love, trust, and mutual care—but they can quickly become something else. Instead of bringing life, they can become marked by manipulation, competition, and emotional distance. Our word for this today is to call it “toxic” In Genesis 29, Jacob enters a family system shaped by deception and control under his uncle Laban. What follows is a web of unhealthy rel...

Relationships are meant to be a place of love, trust, and mutual care—but they can quickly become something else. Instead of bringing life, they can become marked by manipulation, competition, and emotional distance. Our word for this today is to call it “toxic” In Genesis 29, Jacob enters a family system shaped by deception and control under his uncle Laban. What follows is a web of unhealthy rel...

In a world where so much of what we value doesn't last, how do we know what's actually worth treasuring? 2 Corinthians 4 reveals that God's greatest treasure is often hidden in the most unexpected place.

We often think sibling rivalry is about personality clashes or family tension—but beneath it lies something deeper. As C.S. Lewis once wrote, “Pride gets no pleasure out of having something, only out of having more than the next person.” In Genesis 27, Jacob and Esau are set against each other in a battle not just for a blessing, but for superiority. Shaped by the favoritism of Isaac and Rebekah,...

We often think sibling rivalry is about personality clashes or family tension—but beneath it lies something deeper. As C.S. Lewis once wrote, “Pride gets no pleasure out of having something, only out of having more than the next person.” In Genesis 27, Jacob and Esau are set against each other in a battle not just for a blessing, but for superiority. Shaped by the favoritism of Isaac and Rebekah,...

Why do anger and anxiety seem to define so much of modern life? Psalm 42 suggests they may point to a deeper thirst—a soul longing for the living God.

It’s easy to judge people in power based on headlines…“What a corrupt leader”...“What an egomaniac”...“I would never act like that.” Comparison can be deceptive. It blinds us to the quieter ways we misuse power in our own lives. In Genesis 16, we see a time when Abraham’s wife, Sarah, dealt with her disappointments by using Hagar as a means to an end. Instead of seeing her as a person to be loved,...