Category: Spiritual Growth

  • Bible Break on Thursdays Fall 2025 Good Soil

    Thinking about the changing seasons we’re in in which here in Central Texas, it looks like Fall is starting to happen with several cooler weather days in a row, only to get hit with heat again. Nevertheless, I see many thriving and growing, even in this climate. They’ve learned to adapt, figuring out a way…

  • Freedom Not Favoritism sermon from Luke 4

    When entering new spaces, many of us (like me) often shrink ourselves—quiet, cautious, observant. But Jesus entered his ministry boldly, declaring his mission from Isaiah and proclaiming, “Today, this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing” (Luke 4:21) His hometown was initially proud, expecting special treatment. But Jesus challenged that, reminding them through Elijah and…

  • Looking Back to go Forward sermon from Luke 5

    The author of the book of Luke was purposeful in giving an “orderly account” of the events in Jesus’ life- even before Jesus’ earthly life- to help us to discern who he really was. When Simon was told to drop his nets in Luke 5, what made him respond and do it even when it…