By Guest Author | Megan Wamer: When reading Matthew 4:1-11 about the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness, I have to admit that I've never paid much attention to verse one: “Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil.” The phrase “led by the Spirit” stands out to me....

By Pastor Aaron Kennedy: It’s hard to put into words the power of these versus. John was a really big deal. He had so many followers and had impacted countless people. Known as the Baptizer, his ministry was massive, and he rubbed shoulders with some of the most influential people of that day. John’s impact was undeniable....

By Elliotte Pearson [Elder]: He who finds a wife finds a GOOD thing and obtains favor from the Lord… Proverbs 18:22 Guys, have you ever heard this verse before? Maybe your wife has reminded you of it, or you've heard it quoted in church. Have you ever stopped to consider that your wife is a gift?...

By Theresa Golden: We all love gifts, especially surprise gifts from the people we love. What is it about gifts that make them so special? Maybe it’s the thoughtfulness behind the gesture or the excitement of receiving something new. ...

By Pastor Mike Adkins: Before Pentecost, Peter was uncertain, impulsive, and afraid, denying Jesus when it mattered most. But after Pentecost, empowered by the Holy Spirit, he stood boldly, preached with clarity, and led thousands to Christ. What changed? The presence and power of the Holy Spirit....

By Whitney Bailey: BOJANGLES. Welcome to the South. We have three kids who are always hungry, and Bojangles Bo Berries are some of our favorites. One day, we were headed home from a long trip and stopped at Bojangles to go inside and eat. ...

By Pastor Aaron: “So the Israelites examined their food, but they did not consult the Lord.” – Joshua 9:14 NLT This verse gets me every year in our Bible Reading Plan. If you know, then you know. If you don’t, let me fill you in with the Cliff Notes version....

By Guest Author | Anita Harrison: I don’t fly often, but when I do, I like to take a direct, nonstop flight. I think most of us are like that. We want to get somewhere the quickest and most efficient way possible. We’re often like that in our journey through life too. ...

By Pastor Aaron Kennedy: “So above all, guard the affections of your heart, for they affect all that you are. Pay attention to the welfare of your innermost being, for from there flows the wellspring of life.” – Proverbs 4:23 TPT I think one of the best questions we can ask ourselves is: “How is my heart?” ...

By Guest Author | Tanner Hoyt: “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!” – Galatians 5:22-23 (NSFL)...

By Joy Kimbril: As a Christian, I am so thankful for Easter. I am thankful that my God rose out of the grave and is constantly working on my behalf. Going into Easter this year, I read through the book 40 Days of Decrease by Alicia Britt Chloe. ...

By Pastor Aaron Kennedy: This is one of the most familiar scriptures; but as I was preparing for Easter this year, I kept being drawn back to it over and over again. As I began digging into it a little more than I have in the past, I discovered some things about sheep in my research that I didn’t know. One of those is sad, disturbing, and funny all at the same time!...

By Theresa Golden: "Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit." – John 15:2 (ESV) Has there ever been something in your life that, at first glance, seemed like a good thing; but over time, you realized it was actually hindering your growth in an area or keeping you from seeing the full scope of your poten...

By Pastor Aaron Kennedy: I think Jesus needs work on his discipleship pitch! It sounds a little harsh; yet when you pull back the layers of all he is saying, it rings absolutely true. ...

By Mary Beth Dunn: It’s almost the middle of 2025, and I find myself in the same cycle that I’m always in. It’s the cycle of doom scrolling. I suddenly realize the hours that I spend on my phone are bad for me, deleting all of my social media in one fell swoop. At first, I genuinely feel that my life is better without it. ...