Showing Love Through the Circle of Blessing

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Gratitude naturally gives birth to generosity. When we recognize how deeply God has cared for us, it becomes difficult to keep that care to ourselves. That’s when gratitude turns outward, and our blessings become someone else’s answered prayer. A Simple Act, A Lasting Impact Our church once delivered Thanksgiving baskets to families in need. I […]

Engage in the Ministry of Showing Up

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Sometimes, the most powerful ministry doesn’t come from a pulpit or a platform. It comes from a porch, a hospital room, or a kitchen table. It’s the ministry of showing up. We live in a culture that often confuses presence with participation. We think we have to do something grand to make a difference. But […]

Liberty is Freedom to Love Others

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From Me-Focused to Mission-Minded When we think of freedom, we often picture personal release. Freedom from sin, guilt, shame, or even pressure from others. But Biblical liberty doesn’t stop there. It moves from freedom to self toward freedom to love others. The truth is, freedom to serve others is one of the clearest signs that […]

Loving the Difficult People

We all deal with difficult people—at work, at home, even at church. Whether it’s the chronic complainer, the passive-aggressive texter or social media commenter, or the person who just won’t let things go, these relationships test our patience and stretch our grace. What if these hard interactions weren’t just obstacles, but opportunities? Maybe they cross […]