Have you ever sat in one of those insanely comfortable recliners? You know the ones I’m talking about. You pull the lever, sink back, and your entire body immediately enters a state of deep, irreversible hibernation. It feels amazing in the moment, right? But here’s the problem with being too comfortable—once you get that cozy, you don’t want to move. You don’t want to do anything. And if we aren’t careful, the exact same thing can happen to our spiritual lives. Here’s a phrase you might want to write down today: Comfort is the enemy of prayer. When we get…
Read More →It is so good to be praying with you today. We are praying First for all the amazing things God has put in front of us. We're preparing to unleash the gospel in our community on Serve Day. Our incredible youth are heading to New Orleans for their mission trip and the national youth gathering. We're praying for our Sunday services, especially after seeing so many brand new faces last week and new team members stepping up to serve. I’m just so fired up and grateful that you are all covering these huge moments in prayer. Thinking about all that…
Read More →It’s funny how we’re wired. Whether it's a job interview or just social media, we feel the pressure to present our best self—the highlight reel, the wins, the resume. There's nothing wrong with celebrating what’s going right! But have you ever brought your spiritual resume to God? I know I have. We come into prayer thinking, "Okay, God, here’s what I did for you this week. I was patient, I read my Bible, I held my tongue." We're secretly hoping God is impressed with our performance. Posture of Prayer: Heart of Humility In Luke, chapter 18 , Jesus told a…
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