The Poison of Prosperity

The Poison of Prosperity

The Poison of Prosperity When Blessings Become a Burden Today in my reading, Deuteronomy 8:11–14 jumped out at me: “Take care lest you forget the Lord your God by not keeping his commandments and his rules and his statutes, which I command you today, lest, when...
Gay Pride in Ada: A Christian Response

Gay Pride in Ada: A Christian Response

Gay Pride in Ada and a Christian Response How TO Think About Gay Pride in Ada  As June arrives, so does Pride Month, a time when LGBTQ individuals and their allies gather to celebrate identity, community, and advocacy. Even in our small town, Gay Pride in Ada is...
Horns, Hammers, and Holy Warfare: Zechariah 1:18-21 Explained

Horns, Hammers, and Holy Warfare: Zechariah 1:18-21 Explained

Horns, Hammers, and Holy Warfare: Unpacking Zechariah’s Vision of Horns & Craftsmen. Visions in the Bible are often strange—sometimes even unsettling. Zechariah’s vision in Zechariah 1:18-21 is no exception. It’s vivid, symbolic, and packed with spiritual...
Fasting & Spiritual Gifts

Fasting & Spiritual Gifts

Does Fasting Empower Spiritual Gifts? How Fasting Positions Us for Growth in Spiritual Gifts: A Reflection for LentAs the season of Lent approaches, many believers are preparing for a time of reflection, prayer, and fasting. Lent invites us to align our hearts with...
Revival or Revivalism: Understanding God’s Presence and Our Role

Revival or Revivalism: Understanding God’s Presence and Our Role

Revival or Revivalism: Understanding God’s Presence and Our Role Do We Work for Revival or Is It a Gift from God? I was once asked, “Do we work for revival? Is it something that we work for, or is it something God grants to people?” This question was not meant...