The Roots of Bitterness: Sacrifice, Envy, and the Fate of Cain
Greetings, Church Family and Friends! Over the past few days, I have had the privilege of hearing and engaging with many brilliant voices concerned about the direction of Western culture while here in London. The rallying cry has been clear: “This is a civilization moment—the call is going out for people to get on board […]
Vanity or Eternal Purpose
I wanted to take a few moments to share some of the realities, insights, and losses our family has been facing. A week ago today, I preached my grandfather’s funeral—memorializing a 97-year-old gentleman who bore witness to humility, integrity, and childlike faith in God. Then, last night, as we were still gathered at the supper table, my phone rang. My grandma—Grandpa’s lifelong partner and soulmate—had passed away, exactly one week to the day after his funeral.
An Invitation to Trust
Fear often holds us back—hesitation keeping us on the edges, afraid to step forward into something unknown. But trust is not weakness when it arises in response to the undeniable Voice of our Shepherd. In this scenario, trust is always strength, an act of courage that leads us beyond fear and into purpose.