by Pastor Joel | Feb 28, 2026 | Living the Gospel
Introduction Every life tells a story. Long after words fade and accomplishments are forgotten, what people remember most is how we loved. Scripture gives us a powerful image for this in the story of Elijah and Elisha—the passing of the mantle. A mantle was more than...
by Pastor Joel | Feb 15, 2026 | Living the Gospel
Introduction Life isn’t always a celebration. Sometimes it’s heavy, confusing, and painfully quiet. And when hardship hits, people often offer quick fixes and shallow answers—“Just have faith,” or “Everything happens for a reason.” But those words don’t always help...
by Pastor Joel | Jan 31, 2026 | Living the Gospel
There’s a difference between knowing about God and truly knowing God. Many of us grew up around church language, church rhythms, and church activity—but still felt a quiet ache beneath it all. Not rebellion. Not disbelief. Just hunger. A longing for something real,...
by Pastor Joel | Jan 22, 2026 | Living the Gospel
Every December, as Christmas lights glow and carols fill the air, a question quietly echoes from the pages of Scripture: “Who is this King of Glory?” (Psalm 24:8–10) The psalmist describes Him as “the LORD strong and mighty… the LORD of hosts,” a King worthy of honor...
by Pastor Joel | Dec 31, 2025 | Living the Gospel
Fasting is one of the most misunderstood spiritual disciplines in the Christian life. For some, it feels intimidating. For others, it feels unnecessary. And for many, it’s been reduced to either religious performance or personal willpower. But biblically speaking,...
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