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Come and See: 3 Things We Give Up When We Truly Follow Jesus

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Have you ever met someone who changed the trajectory of your entire life?      Do you remember the exact day, hour, or even minute you met them? Maybe it was the moment you met your spouse, the boss who gave you your first big break, or a mentor who saw potential in you when no one else did. Certain encounters are so powerful, so deeply personal, that the details remain burned into your memory decades later.      Yet, as time passes, how easy is it to let the awe of our most important relationships fade? In our fast-paced world, it's easy to replace genuine, deeply personal connections with empty routines, social expectations, or quick hits of entertainment.       Spiritual growth can suffer the exact same fate if we allow it. According to research conducted by the Pew Research Center, roughly 28% of U.S. adults now identify as religiously unaffiliated (often called "nones"), with millions moving away from organized religion because the...
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Look and Live: How John the Baptist Points the Way to Real Hope

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Have You Ever Found Something So Good You Just Couldn’t Keep It to Yourself?      Have you ever stumbled upon a life-changing product, a hidden gem of a restaurant, or news so breathtakingly good that you immediately pulled out your phone to tell everyone you knew? Sharing good news comes naturally to us when we've experienced something truly remarkable.      Yet, when it comes to the greatest news in human history—the hope found in Jesus Christ—many of us hesitate or worse keep it to ourselves. Sometimes we question if people really care to hear it, or we feel unequipped to explain it effectively. We at times feel someone else should be in charge of sharing the gospel or at least someone else would do a far better job.      The truth is that i n a world increasingly marked by isolation and spiritual longing, sharing hope isn't just nice; it's vital. Did you know that according to a survey by the Barna Group, 74% of adults in the U.S. expres...
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