Following Jesus isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s not a hobby, a comfort, or a cultural label. It’s a call to die. In Luke 14:27, Jesus says, “Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.” Again, in Luke 9:23–25, He tells His…

Luke 14:25–33 There’s a price to be paid to follow Christ. When we look at different Bible translations of this passage, we see a common theme in their titles: “The Cost of Being a Disciple.” “The Cost of Discipleship.” “Leaving All to Follow Christ.” “Discipleship Tested.” They all have one…

Luke 14:25–33 Every day, we make decisions—big and small—that reflect who we are following. From how we treat others, to how we spend our time, to what we prioritize, every choice says something about who’s leading our life. It’s easy to say, “I follow Jesus.” But do our day-to-day decisions…

Have you ever just wanted to give up? To walk away from the struggle, the disappointment, or the weariness of trying to do what’s right in a world that doesn’t seem to care? Maybe you’ve followed Jesus faithfully, prayed, served, and tried to live for Him, but life hasn’t exactly…

Have you ever heard the saying, “The more things change, the more they stay the same”? It’s one of those phrases that echoes across generations — and it couldn’t be more true when it comes to the life of faith. The struggles the Thessalonians faced in Paul’s day are strikingly…

(2 Thessalonians 1:3–12) Imagine this — you’ve just gotten married (congratulations!). Someone hands you the keys to a brand-new home. Every inch of it gleams. The furniture is perfect. The fridge is stocked. The air smells like fresh paint and new beginnings. What an incredible gift! But then, reality sets…