When we face insurmountable obstacles in our lives, our first response may be fear, which holds us captive. But when we glorify God and allow him to display his power, then we will see the seas part before us, revealing our freedom.

Have you ever felt like an outsider? Ever wonder what the crowd is saying behind your back? Zacchaeus was definitely an outsider, yet Jesus sought him out in a crowd of people to offer him salvation. And he offers the same to you.

Nobody likes a bully, and Goliath might be the original. David readiness to face Goliath came from his willingness. As we face our own giants, let's consider that the battlefield lies within.

What does discipleship look like in our community? It looks like kindness, compassion, empathy and love. It looks like hope and peace in every circumstance. It looks like placing others before yourself. It looks like Jesus living through you. That is discipleship.

What does it mean to extend hospitality to another? How can we create safe spaces for others to truly be themselves and feel accepted? Let's first follow the example of Jesus as both a disciple of his Father, and also a mentor to his earthly disciples. True transformation begins with hospitality.