Have you ever noticed how easy it is to slowly drift off course while doing all the right things? This isn't about dramatic faith crises or walking away from God entirely. It's about something much quieter and more common - the gradual shift that happens when our attention fades while we're busy living responsible, productive lives.What Does Spiritual Drift Actually Look Like?Spiritual drift doesn...  Read More

January brings fresh resolutions and spiritual commitments, but by February, many of us find ourselves adjusting expectations rather than maintaining momentum. The issue isn't rebellion or collapse—it's fatigue. Most good ideas don't fail at the beginning; they stall somewhere between vision and finish line.This reality makes the book of Nehemiah particularly relevant. It's not a story about start...  Read More

When we embark on something meaningful - whether it's a new career, a relationship, or a spiritual journey - the beginning often feels clear and energizing. We sense God's hand in it, momentum builds, and everything seems to align. But then something shifts. Progress becomes visible, and suddenly resistance appears.This pattern isn't unique to modern life. It's exactly what we see in Nehemiah chap...  Read More

There's something deeply human about wanting to handle everything ourselves. We see a problem, feel the weight of it, and instinctively think, "I've got this." But what if that very instinct is keeping us from experiencing the breakthrough God has in store?The Danger of Going It AloneWe live in a culture that celebrates independence and self-reliance. When something breaks in our lives - whether i...  Read More

Sometimes the most profound moments in life happen when we least expect them. Picture sitting in a restaurant, waiting for your meal, when you overhear an elderly couple having a heartbreaking conversation about life and death. In that moment, something shifts from being distant information to becoming a personal burden that demands action.This is exactly how God begins His work of rebuilding in o...  Read More

Christmas often comes with high expectations. We anticipate warm moments, meaningful conversations, and picture-perfect gatherings. Yet real life has a way of disrupting our Hallmark movie dreams. Sometimes we receive harsh notes on our windshields, family tensions arise, or we simply don't feel the joy we think we should during this season.What Is Real Love?Many of us struggle not with love as an...  Read More

The Christmas season often brings images of perfect families, twinkling lights, and unbridled happiness. But what happens when your reality doesn't match the holiday card picture? What if this season brings pain, loneliness, or overwhelming circumstances instead of joy?The story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, offers us a profound lesson about finding authentic joy even in life's most challenging an...  Read More

Life rarely goes according to plan. Just like a raccoon breaking into a store in the middle of the night, unexpected events crash through our carefully constructed expectations. We want peace, but what we often really mean is we want everything to go exactly as we planned—no drama, no surprises, no uncomfortable situations. The first Christmas wasn't a peaceful, quiet scene from a holiday movie. I...  Read More

Life has a way of pushing our hope to the side, boxing it up alongside our Christmas decorations and tucking it away behind life's storage bins. We don't mean for this to happen, but disappointments, delays, and unmet expectations can leave us wrapped in layers of protection. Yet Christmas reminds us that God's greatest gift breaks through all that packaging - His indescribable gift of Jesus. Many...  Read More

The parable of the talents in Matthew 25 is one of Jesus' most powerful stories about stewardship and responsibility. While many interpret this parable as being about financial responsibility or having a healthy fear of the Lord, the main point Jesus is making is about how we spend our time, resources, and God-given gifts to further His kingdom. In Matthew 25:14-30, Jesus tells the story of a mast...  Read More

As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the abundance and gratitude in our lives. Yet despite living in one of the most blessed nations in history, many Christians struggle with generosity. Statistics reveal that while 60% of churchgoers want to be more generous, only 20% actually give consistently, with the average Christian giving just 2.5% of their income.This discon...  Read More

Every year around this time, we pause to reflect on what God has done — and it’s humbling.Lives changed. Families strengthened. Kids discovering God’s Word. Students are taking steps in faith. People finding hope, healing, and home in Jesus.At Local Christian Church, generosity has always been more than a financial word — it’s a spiritual rhythm. We believe open hands lead to full hearts.That’s wh...  Read More