As Christmas approaches, it’s easy to get swept up in the busyness of the season—decorations, gifts, gatherings. But what if we chose to pause, reflect, and prepare our hearts for the sacred meaning of this time?

In this podcast, I’m sharing a message from Luke 1:26-38, exploring four powerful lessons from Mary’s response to the news of Jesus’ birth. Her example offers us a blueprint for embracing God’s plans with trust and humility in the midst of unexpected circumstances.

This Christmas, let’s intentionally make room for Jesus in our lives, allowing His peace, joy, and love to take root and reign in our hearts.

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Do you ever feel like you don’t measure up? Like life’s challenges leave you clinging to nothing but God’s grace?

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If you’ve ever felt stuck, delayed, or like God’s promises are just out of reach, you’re not alone. Waiting is not just a part of the Christian life—it is the way of the Christian life. Every follower of Jesus has had to walk this road, and it’s often where God does His most profound work.

I’m thrilled to share something special with you today—chapter 1 of my new book Still Standing: Following Jesus Even When It Hurts.

I’ve written this book to inspire hope in the hearts of followers of Jesus who have encountered suffering as they have pursued obedience to Christ. Take a listen and if the message resonates with you, I’d love for you to grab a copy: https://www.amazon.com/Still-Standing-Following-Jesus-Hurts/dp/0802429971/

Thank you for listening, and till next time!

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Today we conclude the study of the book of Acts with Paul in Rome where, although placed under house arrest, he continues to fulfill the calling on his life – to preach the gospel to the gentiles.

Here are the key points from this final chapter:

1. At the end God always brings us safely through.

2. At the end God always accomplishes his purposes.

3. At the end God always opens new doors.

4. At the end God always is always in the details.

5. At the end God always wins.

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Acts 28 describes the final chapter of Paul’s journey to Rome after his arrest. Following a shipwreck, Paul and his companions land first on the island of Malta and then finally in Rome where he is placed under house arrest but given some freedom to receive visitors.

Paul spends the next two years in Rome, preaching about the Kingdom of God and teaching about Jesus with boldness and without hindrance. This chapter highlights God’s protection over Paul, the spread of the gospel in the midst of uncomfortable circumstances, and the fulfillment of God’s promise to bring Paul to Rome. Take a listen!

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Today, we continue our study of Acts 27, where we follow Paul's journey toward Rome and witness the shipwreck that befalls him and his companions. Despite the raging storm and impending disaster, Paul remains calm and unwavering in his faith. His steadfast trust in God not only sustains him but also inspires hope in those around him.

As we explore this passage, we see six key characteristics of a godly leader that Paul exemplifies:

1. Godly leaders respect their authority

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A crisis reveals the true character of a person and Acts 27 offers a powerful example of this in Paul’s life. In the face of yet another life-threatening situation—being shipwrecked on his journey to Rome—Paul's unwavering faith and leadership shine through.

In today’s episode, we’ll dive into this remarkable story of deliverance and learn from Paul the characteristics of a godly leader.

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Paul never tires of telling his conversion story, and God never tires of using it to impact others.

Today we’re wrapping up Acts 26 where Paul shares before King Agrippa, Governor Festus, and other officials his testimony and the reasons behind his unshakable confidence in God’s promises.

Here are six key insights we can draw from this passage:

1. We hope in the promise because of the one who made the promise.

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In today's episode, we’re diving into Acts 26, where Paul says, “And now I stand here on trial because of my hope in the promise made by God to our fathers…” (Acts 26:6).

How was Paul able to stay hopeful, even when faced with incredibly challenging and uncomfortable circumstances? Let’s unpack the reasons behind his unshakable confidence in God’s promises and how that hope sustained him through trials.

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Today we wrap up our study of Acts 25 on how to cultivate an indestructible spirit like Paul’s.

Here are a few key takeaways from the teaching:

1. You develop an indestructible spirit when you believe God no matter what.

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