Posts from 2025
Living Out the Prayer for God’s Will: Devotional on Matthew 6:10
May God’s kingdom come; may His will be done on earth as it is in heaven” – Matthew 6:10. We often find ourselves overwhelmed by the state of the world—conflict, brokenness, and division seem to dominate the headlines and seep into our own lives. Yet, as followers of Christ, we hold fast to the hope that He is present in our turmoil and actively working to bring peace, justice, and restoration. When Jesus taught His disciples to pray, “May God’s…
Why ‘Showing Up’ Matters in Living Out Your Faith
As a long-time United Methodist pastor, whenever someone desires to unite with our church membership, I ask the historical questions that make up our membership vows. By doing so, we call Christian believers to an active faith rather than a passive one. When we vow to uphold the church with our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and testimony/witness, we commit to “show up” in tangible ways for God and His people. This act of showing up demonstrates our dedication to building…
Completing the Work Before Us: Lessons from John 17:4
I brought glory to You here on earth by completing the work You gave Me to do” – John 17:4. As I sit with this powerful verse from Jesus’ prayer, I’m struck by its beautiful simplicity and challenge. Here is Jesus, near the end of His earthly ministry, able to say with certainty that He completed the work the Father gave Him to do. What an incredible testament to faithfulness! Pause and reflect deeply on this verse. Jesus knew His…