Genesis 1; Ephesians 2
Every person you meet carries the image of God. That truth shapes how we see people, how we love them, and how we join God’s work in the world. Missionary Cheryl Greco helps us see the Imago Dei as the foundation for God’s redemptive mission.

Colossians 1:11–20 (NLT)
Paul shows us that God hasn’t just improved our lives — He has transferred us out of darkness and into the Kingdom of His Son. When we see who Christ really is — the One who holds all creation together — we begin to see ourselves differently. We were created for more, called into a greater reality, and invited to live as the new humanity Jesus is forming.

Luke 23:33–43
Jesus is crucified between two criminals, mocked by soldiers, leaders, and crowds — yet He responds with forgiveness and mercy. One criminal sees Jesus clearly and asks, “Remember me.” Jesus answers with a promise that paradise isn’t a place you earn, but a relationship you receive. This passage reveals what true hope looks like.

When everything shakes, what still stands? Jesus said, “By standing firm, you will win your souls.” The world will tremble, but your life is held secure in Him.

You’re not living toward loss—you’re living toward restoration. Jesus isn’t managing your survival; He’s preparing your future.

Luke 19:1-10 — The Day Jesus Met a Scammer
Everyone wants corrupt people punished—but what if the real miracle is when a corrupt heart actually changes? Zacchaeus was rich, dishonest, and despised. Yet when Jesus stepped into his house, everything changed.

When life isn’t fair, the question isn’t “Why?”—it’s “Will I keep going?” Jesus says, always pray and never give up. Faith doesn’t quit when the world does.

Paul reminds Timothy—and us—to remember what’s real. The world offers endless sayings and empty promises, but there’s only one truth that stands firm: Christ crucified, risen, and reigning. Build your life on Him.

Every one of us has moments we wish we could undo. But Lamentations reminds us—some things aren’t meant to be forgotten. God uses regret to bring us back to Himself. And when we do, He becomes The God Who Reverses Regret.

Luke 16:19–31 — Jesus’ parable of the rich man and Lazarus shows us that God sees the overlooked and forgotten. The world may ignore them, but in the kingdom of God the last are brought near and the invisible are given a name.

Luke 16:1–14 shows us that money is a barometer of the heart. Jesus says worldly wealth is temporary, but how we use it reveals whether God can trust us with true riches. The real measure of value isn’t money—it’s people, relationships, and eternal treasure.

Luke 15:1–32 — We are all like sheep who wander, coins hidden in darkness, or children who rebel. But God is the Shepherd, the Seeker, and the Father who will not give up. His joy is in finding the lost and bringing them home.

Luke 14:25–35 – Jesus makes it clear that following Him isn’t casual or convenient. It requires us to lay down self, pride, and possessions—and to give Him a loyalty that surpasses every other love.

1 Kings 9:1–9 reminds us that even the most glorious things we build can come crashing down when we abandon God. The warning to Solomon is the same for us: what we desire shapes what we build. But Jesus chose the Father’s desire over His own, and through His sacrifice, we’re brought back into God’s presence.

1 Kings 3:1–15 shows Solomon’s request for wisdom, but the story isn’t really about Solomon—it’s about God’s love for people and His plan to reveal His glory. Riches and fame couldn’t save Solomon, but in Christ we find the wisdom and sacrifice that are more than enough.

Acts 2 and Acts 4 remind us that the church began with God’s power and continues with His mission. Pastor Mike Cooper shares how the early church lived with devotion, generosity, boldness, and a focus on the gospel—calling us to renew our passion for God, walk in faith, and share His story.

2 Samuel 12:1–25 — When Nathan tells David, “You are the man,” the weight of sin comes crashing down. But even here, God’s grace breaks in—not by erasing consequences, but by offering forgiveness that David could never earn.

When God’s people stop living like God’s people, everyone suffers. David’s failure in 2 Samuel 11 isn’t just a moral fall—it’s a collapse of calling, identity, and purpose. And the cost isn’t just his. It ripples outward to the innocent. But even in the silence, God is not absent.

2 Samuel 7:1–17
Sometimes we try to build something meaningful for God—only to realize we’ve been chasing the wrong thing. David’s story reminds us that God's plan is better, deeper, and more lasting than anything we could design ourselves.

2 Samuel 6:1–11
God’s presence isn’t a tame thing. But we were made to be in it. This story shows us how holy God really is—and why we need His mercy just to come close.