CCW Podcast

The story of David and Mephibosheth beautifully illustrates goodness and kindness in action. Mephibosheth, broken and in a low place, was sought out by David—who lifted him up, welcomed him, and gave him a place at the table. This is the heart of Spirit-filled kindness: seeking the overlooked, showing mercy, and extending grace. Just as David’s kindness reflected God’s love, we too are called to m...

Patience isn’t easy—but it’s essential. James reminds us that God is slow to anger, giving space for growth, not just punishment. As believers, we’re called to mirror His patience, even when life feels frustrating. Trials are certain, but they aren’t wasted—they’re purposeful, shaping our faith. Like a farmer waits for the harvest, we wait on God, trusting that growth, though stubborn and slow, wi...

In a world full of noise, stress, and inner battles, true peace can feel out of reach. But Scripture reminds us that peace isn’t found in our circumstances—it’s found in Christ. Though we wrestle with the war within—our sinful nature pulling one way, God’s Spirit calling another—there’s hope. But God… rich in mercy, offers new life, raises us up, and seats us beside Him. The path to peace isn’t av...

True joy isn’t based on circumstances—it’s rooted in Christ. James reminds us that even in trials, we can have joy when we stand on God’s truth and His promises. But joy has enemies—discontent and sin can rob our hearts of peace. The good news? Joy grows when we live by the presence of the Spirit and for the person of our Savior. It’s not a surface feeling—it’s the deep, lasting fruit of a life su...

Spiritual gifts are powerful—but without love, they’re empty. Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 13 that love gives meaning to our actions and depth to our witness. Love sacrifices, it defers, and it dies to self. It’s not about impressing with gifts, but expressing Christ through grace. Love is the fruit that makes the gifts fruitful. While gifts may fade, love remains—timeless, eternal, and essent...

In Luke 15, Jesus shows us a father like no other—one who releases, resolves, and receives. Though his sons had different struggles, the father met them both with the same steady love. One wandered with selfish motives; the other stayed with a bitter mindset. But the father’s heart remained full of grace, wisdom, and peace. He didn’t just react—he reached out, mediating with love and receiving the...

The story of Paul shows us what happens when faith meets surrender. From a life of religious pride and desperation, Paul encountered Christ—and everything changed. He moved forward, not by status, but by submitting to the One who called him. Through transformation, Paul’s faith became a testimony, and his life a tool for God’s glory. He preached boldly, lived humbly, and walked in step with Christ...

Evangelism begins on our knees. Ephesians 6 reminds us that prayer is not a side note—it’s the battleground for souls. We’re called to pray intentionally and biblically, lifting others before God with purpose and compassion. Effective prayer flows from a heart settled before the Lord, even when it’s sowing through seasons of sorrow. And we don’t give up—persistence matters. We pray always, stay sp...

A popular book on the Holy Spirit is titled The Forgotten God. In the modern era, so much time and dialogue is rightly spent on the Father and the Son that the Holy Spirit is oftentimes mistakenly rendered a confusing afterthought. Scripture and church history demands that this verdict of the Holy Spirit's relevance is furthest from the truth, in fact, both demand that the Holy Spirit is cruc...

In Luke 19, we meet Zacchaeus—a man with both prominence and problems. Despite his wealth, he felt the emptiness that status couldn’t fill, driving him to seek something more. Jesus, walking intentionally through Jericho, sought him out, becoming a friend when others kept their distance. In that moment, Zacchaeus experienced true connection and life-changing grace. His heart, once preoccupied with...

This Mother’s Day, we look to Deborah—a woman of strength, wisdom, and unwavering faith. She didn’t wait for perfect conditions; she stepped into chaos with courage and clarity. As a prophetess and judge, Deborah represented her people with dignity and resolved to follow God’s call, no matter the cost. She was respected by leaders, reliable in crisis, and rejoiced when victory came—not for herself...

The Gospel mission is clear: go with God’s power, preach His truth, and make disciples everywhere—from our own hearts to the ends of the earth. As we go, the Gospel grows, transforming lives through intentional outreach and spiritual maturity.

Jesus promised that history is heading somewhere—and He’s coming back. After devastation and darkness, after tribulation and trials, the Gospel doesn’t fade—it returns. Mark 13 paints a sobering picture: lights will fail, hearts will tremble, and the world will reel. But then comes the crescendo. Jesus returns, not in weakness, but in power and glory. His strength will calm every storm. His splend...

On the hill of Calvary stood three crosses—each representing a response to Jesus. One man reviled Him, dying in denial with a hard heart. Another, broken and remorseful, saw Jesus for who He truly was—and in that moment, paradise was promised. But the center cross held the sinless Son of God, our perfect substitute. Jesus bore our sin, died our death, and rose in victory. The Gospel on the ground...

This week we celebrate the arrival of our saving King. When the Jewish people shouted "Hosanna!" they meant "save us," envisioning a ruler with the might to free them from Roman oppression. Yet, Jesus is so much more than a temporary political or military figure. Even if this wasn't the kind of saving they anticipated, it was the saving that every person, in every generati...

People make all types of rational explanations for not serving. I don't have the time. I don't know what I would do. They don't really need me. There is already someone else. The reality is you have been saved to serve. God wants to work in you and through you! Isn't that amazing? The God of all creation wants to use you and me! Serving allows us to use our spiritual gifts, giv...

Have you ever thought about what impact Jesus had on children during his earthly ministry? Jesus received children, prayed for children, and blessed children. Jesus loved the little children, all the children of the world. The Barna Group released the following statistic; over 46% of all people become a Christian by age 18! Nearly half of all Christians are reached as an adolescent. It is so cruci...

If you were tasked with rating your belief on a scale from one to ten, where would you land? Believing can be so hard. Especially about the things I can see. Sometimes it seems easier to trust God with my eternity than the rest of my day. This week, we will explore belief and unbelief as we look at an interaction between Jesus and His disciples with a distressed father, begging for help for his to...

If someone asked you what is the story of the Bible? What is the very centerpiece, the thesis, the theme statement? What is the heart of the greatest story ever told? Arguably, if it had to be narrowed to one verse, it would be John 3:16. "For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him would not perish, but have everlasting life." When God...

Have you ever received a meal, a card in the mail, a surprising gift, a blessing out of the blue? Do you remember how you felt when someone who didn't have to, did something that made you feel their care? God blessed my wife with the gift of hospitality and she loves to share it by cooking and serving meals. Because of that gift, I have been afforded the opportunity to share with many the glo...

Everyone on the face of the earth is represented as soil by this farming story found in Mark 4:3-20. Isn't it interesting that Genesis 2:7 says, "God created man from the dust of the ground." Jesus scatters His good WORD all over earth and it is received either by hard, rocky, thorny, or good soil. Jesus is the sower and we, by extension, have been given a mandate of sharing the gos...

What is desperation? Can you think of a time when you felt you were without any answer and just desperate? One definition stated it is the feeling that you have when your situation is so bad that you would do anything to change it. In Mark 5, we meet with two completely different people who have situations of desperation. Jarius is losing his little girl at the brink of death and there is an unnam...

Have you ever used phrases like "you are asking for trouble," "playing with fire," "rocking the boat?" I wonder if the disciples ever felt like that as they followed Jesus into difficulty. At the end of Mark 4, Jesus whisks the disciples away from the multitude and takes them directly into the mess. In chapter 5 they go from that mess, to a maniac (demoniac) named leg...

Families are knit to God’s heart. In fact, they were His design from the start. When God created man, He said, "It is not good for man to be alone," so He created woman (Genesis 2:18). Then, He blessed them and told them, "Be fruitful, and multiply" (Genesis 1:28). In Mark 3:20-35 the scene opens with much familial disruption. Even close relatives and religious insiders were no...

Legalism, legalistic, judgemental, and self-righteous are all words that make me feel nauseous. How about you? I grew up in a time in which in many circles that was the feeling about churches. Men began to take their eyes off the Bible and preach man-made ideas as if it was truth. Jesus said in Matthew 5:17 that He did not come to abolish the law, but to fulfill it. In Mark 2 and 3 we see a verbal...