by Pastor Joel | Jun 11, 2026 | Living the Gospel
We live in a world that talks constantly about love—but often understands very little about it. Culture tends to define love as emotion. Attraction. Chemistry. Agreement. Personal fulfillment. But biblical love is far deeper than a feeling. Love is not merely...
by Pastor Joel | May 23, 2026 | Living the Gospel
One of the greatest battles you will ever fight is not out there somewhere in the world. It’s inside of you. Your appetites. Your impulses. Your emotions. Your desires. Your cravings. Your anger. Your tongue. And the Bible has a word for the Spirit-formed ability to...
by Pastor Joel | May 13, 2026 | Living the Gospel
There’s a difference between a virtue prepared in the mind and virtue prepared in life. A virtue prepared in the mind reaches the mind. But a virtue prepared in life reaches a life. Every single day, whether we realize it or not, we are being called to surrender to...
by Pastor Joel | Apr 27, 2026 | Living the Gospel
There’s a difference between a virtue prepared in the mind and virtue prepared in life. A virtue prepared in the mind reaches the mind. But a virtue prepared in life reaches a life. Humility is not something you can fake for long. It is formed slowly, often painfully,...
by Pastor Joel | Apr 6, 2026 | Living the Gospel
What is the Secret Place? It’s more than a location—it’s a lifestyle of private prayer and intimate connection with God, away from performance, noise, or recognition. It’s not something you can see, but you can feel when someone has one. Whether you call it your...
by Pastor Joel | Mar 16, 2026 | Living the Gospel
*How the Church Can Stand Together Against the Silent Killer of Faith* 🔹 For Starters *“Cast all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7* The early church faced relentless persecution under Nero. Death loomed near, and anxiety was a constant...
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...
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