Many Christians, like the Galatians, fall under the subtle spell of “Jesus + something.” We begin by grace but drift toward performance, seeking acceptance through effort instead of resting in the finished work of Christ. The good news is that the cross breaks every spell and sets us free.

Before the pastoral prayer, the church was addressed regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the significance of his death as a modern Christian martyr. The moment was framed as a spiritual wake-up call, reminding believers that we are in a real battle against evil and must be alert. The church was urged to stand firm in Christ, speak boldly of the Gospel, and live with confidence in His victory.

Christian leaders in our achievement-obsessed age must live in a way that reveals their constant dependence on Jesus. They must embrace their spiritual bankruptcy, knowing that true wealth comes only through accepting the free gift of grace.

In Jesus, there is a lasting, forever hope—a hope that does not forget, fail, or fade away. So whatever season you find yourself in today, place your hope not in what changes, but in the One who never does.

Spiritual growth often comes through brokenness. Instead of resisting it, perhaps, as crazy as it sounds, we should welcome it. Not because the pain is good, but because Christ meets us in it with His transforming grace.

The Christian life is not passive or casual—it’s a battlefield of competing desires. One moment, you’re overwhelmed by love for the Lord; the next, you’re pulled toward selfishness and sin. We let down our guard. We grow complacent. We take spiritual holidays—even though the war rages on.