Life comes in seasons. And not just the weather outside, but the weather of our souls. Our emotions, our relationships, our faith, our work… everything moves in rhythms. Sometimes bright and easy. Sometimes heavy and hard.
We don’t get to choose which season we’re in. But we do get to choose how we walk through it — how we dress for it, how we let it shape us, and whether we trust that God is in it with us.
Read MoreMost of us have heard 2 Timothy 1:7 quoted a thousand times: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.”
But have you ever noticed that Paul doesn’t just say “don’t be afraid”?
He actually gives us the antidote to fear.
The pulpit has always been more than just a platform. It is a sacred space where the Word of God is proclaimed, where the people of God are shepherded, and where lives are shaped toward eternity. Yet, in our time, it feels as though something precious has slipped through our fingers. Purity. The very fragrance of Christ’s presence has begun to fade from the pulpit. Instead of being known for holiness, too often we hear stories of compromise, hidden sin, and leaders stumbling into the very snares they were called to help others avoid.
Read MoreOver the past few weeks, a lot has been said about the direction of Christian music—particularly the divide between traditional Gospel and Contemporary Christian Music (CCM). The conversation picked up serious momentum after Norman Gyamfi, co-founder of Maverick City Music, shared some strong opinions on The Isaac Carree Show. His remarks, though rooted in honesty, struck a major chord especially within the Black Gospel community.
Read MoreAs a worship pastor and musician, the question I get asked most often by our highly excited young adult congregation is: “Can Christians listen to secular music?”
They give me this inquisitive look, which tells me that my answer may define their whole viewpoint on this matter. I never answer with a blanket statement. Instead, I prefer to delve deeper into their heart posture.
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