Scripture: Ephesians 2:10 — “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” One of the enemy’s favorite lies is making us believe we’re random, unnoticed, or unnecessary in the Kingdom of God. Maybe you’ve looked at your life and wondered, Do I really have a place? Does God actually want to use me? Ephesians answers that question clearly: yes. You are God’s workmanship. That means your life is not accidental

During Sunday's sermon, Cory said something that struck me. He talked about how the neighbors played a vital role in the miracle that the widow woman received. (If you missed Sunday's sermon, now would be a good time to go watch it online or listen to the podcast). Ok, I'm assuming we are all caught up now. So this brings me to what Cory said. As a matter of fact, he used the word "vital" as in her neighbors played a vital role in this miracle! And he's not wrong. God would h

Scripture: “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed.” — 2 Corinthians 4:8 One of the enemy’s favorite lies is convincing believers that opposition means failure. When a relationship becomes difficult, we assume we’re doing something wrong. When criticism increases, we wonder if we’ve missed God’s will. When challenges arise, we question whether God is still working. But opposition is not always evidence of failure. Sometimes opposition is evidence that you’re maki

Scripture: “Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” — 2 Timothy 3:12 Most of us enjoy seasons of encouragement. We appreciate support, affirmation, and applause. Yet those seasons don’t last forever. Sooner or later, every believer will discover what Elisha discovered: applause can quickly turn into opposition. One day people celebrate your commitment to Christ. Another day they question it. One day they applaud your convictions. The next da

Scripture: “If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me.” — John 12:26 Leadership often looks appealing from a distance. We admire influence, impact, and authority. What we don’t always see is the criticism that often accompanies them. Elisha learned this lesson quickly. The moment he stepped into the calling God had placed on his life, he faced public rejection. The crowd wasn’t merely insulting Elisha; they were rejecting the authority and purpose God had placed upon him. Leade

Scripture: “Now he went up from there to Bethel; and as he was going up by the road, some young boys came out from the city and ridiculed him.” — 2 Kings 2:23 Many people assume that obedience to God should lead to an easier life. We think that if we’re following God’s will, the path should become smoother, the criticism should disappear, and people should appreciate our efforts. Elisha’s story teaches us otherwise. Just before this moment, Elisha had experienced incredible