True worship is hearts completely committed to God. When we worship Him, He blesses us as he desires. - Haggai 2:10-23

One generation wept over the new temple and one generation celebrated. Both had something to learn from each other. - Haggai 2:1-9

Worship of God requires us to honestly evaluate our hearts. Sometimes our lives take priority over God's glory, and He draws us back by calling us out. - Haggai 1:1-15

In our brokenness, Christ picks us up, cleans us off, mends our brokenness, and shows the world what he can do with failed people. - Luke 19:1-8

We are called to be set apart - 1 Thessalonians 1:2-6

What the Bible Doesn’t Say: “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” In actuality, God may give you more than you can handle, but He will never give you more than He can handle. - 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

What the Bible Doesn’t Say: “Suffering always comes from sin.” No matter what the cause of our trials, we know that God will use it to strengthen our walk with Him. - James 1:2-4

When you rely on God, you will find satisfaction in whatever situation (good or bad) that life hands you - Philippians 4:10-13

What's the point? Why invest myself in the arts & culture when it appears to be futile? Because we have a calling as Christians to nurture creation, value creativity, and leave the ultimate outcome to God - Revelation 21:1-21

There is a transcendent truth, even in ordinary things. Christians can effectively engage the culture to more fully understand and communicate the truth of the gospel - John 3:13-15