"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." This week Pastor Jesse brings clarity to this first of the Beatitudes.

A belief is something you hold. A conviction is something that holds you. When it comes to the resurrection of Jesus Christ, what lives in your heart? Is it mere belief, or unwavering conviction?

What would change if you knew you had only one week to live? Jesus entered Jerusalem on what we now call Palm Sunday with full knowledge that in just one week, He would lay down His life.

You were made for more.. What is the dream God has placed in your heart? Have you believed the voices that told you that you could never do great things for God?

When you read Scripture, you are not just reading words about God—you are receiving wisdom from God Himself. His Word is alive. I am reminded of Jesus and how He taught. He spoke as one with authority, not like the scribes who relied on the words of others.

Why does Jesus allow us to struggle? One of the greatest challenges in the Christian life is trusting God in every circumstance. Will we we choose faith over fear?

Sin is much like a devastating, crippling disease ultimately leading to destruction. But there is a vaccine for this disease - the blood of Jesus Christ cleanses and protects us from the eternal consequences of sin.

Have you ever felt the sting of a bully’s words or actions? As children of God, we are not defenseless. The enemy of our souls, Satan, is the greatest bully of all.

But God never intended for us to remain stuck—not in the routines of daily life, but in your walk with God. One of the ways He has given us to break free from spiritual stagnation is fasting.

Waiting requires patience. When we consider the return of Christ, what emotions arise in our hearts?