The powers of this world build their empires on oppression, fear, and control. They claim victory through violence, wealth, and corruption. But their power is fleeting. The empire will fall.…

On Palm Sunday, two processions entered Jerusalem—Jesus, riding on a humble donkey, and Pilate, with the force of Rome behind him. Jesus invites us into a different kind of kingdom.…

A woman enters a Pharisee’s house uninvited. She weeps at Jesus’ feet, washing them with her tears, and drying them with her hair. Her love is extravagant, reckless even. But…

What happens when the life we thought we wanted falls apart? The Parable of the Prodigal Son gives us a picture of reckless love—of a father who breaks all expectations…

Lent is a season of reflection, suffering, and endurance—but then, suddenly, in the midst of it, we are reminded of the Annunciation. Gabriel interrupts Mary’s ordinary life with the words,…

Jesus laments over Jerusalem, longing to gather its people like a mother hen. Lament is not weakness—it is truth-telling, an honest cry to God that makes space for healing. What…

The wilderness is both a place of trial and transformation. As Jesus faces temptation, we see how struggle can shape us rather than break us. Lent invites us to be…

Jesus didn’t just call His followers to come to Him—He sent them out to bring His love, peace, and hope to the world. In the final week of our Surprise…

What does it mean to truly learn Jesus—not just about Him, but to deeply understand His heart, actions, and motivations so we can reflect Him in our lives? Continuing our…

There is more required to “love thy enemy” than offering silent prayers or secretly giving forgiveness. Truly loving your enemy requires concrete steps in the form of acceptance, forgiveness, and…