Are we a hospital for the sick or a holy huddle? God invites us to seek out the most broken, instead of focusing on gaining societal approval. Where might God be inviting you to Go First in your city?

We serve a great God who is full of power. That means we can approach our circumstance trusting that no weapon against us will prosper. And His greatness gives us the assurance that the same power that raised Jesus from the dead is the same power that lives in you and me. There is nothing too big for our God. Nothing in your life that God cannot handle! He is King.

There are Sunday mornings when I walk into church and hear Jesus whisper... "Relax...I got this." And sometimes my inner voice will protest..."But what about this? What about that?" But as I begin to worship the One who died and rose again... Who He is begins to remind me of who I am... and I can feel my shoulders relax and my anxiety melt away.

While God’s standard is perfection, He recognizes that I am a work in progress; and, while I will surely fail, I am to move forward seeking, out of reverence for God, to perfect the holiness He has freely offered to me.

Friends, let’s not be like Dory from Finding Nemo with short-term memory loss; instead be intentional with our daily actions and live a fruitful life! By the way, think about choosing YOUR word for 2023 and look at how God molds and changes you! If you don’t mind sharing it with me, I’d love to know!

Did you know studies show that people who smile more often can experience increased health benefits AND even get paid more? And, better yet, that smiling is God’s design? Let’s remember today that you’re truly “never fully dressed without a smile!”

The truth of the matter is God's grace is for all. It is ONLY by God's grace we are saved. There are no good works or merits anyone needs to achieve to receive the grace of God. But get this: The grace of God saves us but also sanctifies us. Meaning we equally need God's grace to be saved and to be trained!

Is there space for God in your life? His timing isn’t our timing. God invites us to learn to linger with Him, and find patience in the waiting.

I have found that our journeys can ebb and flow. There may be seasons when we are on fire for the Lord and others when it feels like we’re in a drought. Either way, community is the bridge that keeps you connected to your faith. Community is that reminder to not give up on God. Community is what we need when we’re facing storms. God will use our community to meet us in the high and low places. So who are your people?

I'm convinced that in comparison to God, we cannot make our problems small enough. When we consider the magnitude and majesty of our all-powerful, all-knowing God, when we realize Jesus is here with us no matter what turns or twists our lives take, we find peace.