Jesus did not arrive safely, comfortably, or legally secure. He fled by night, crossed borders, and lived in fear of returning home—because a politician wanted him dead. The Gospel doesn’t leave us room to sanitize this reality. If how we treat refugees is how we treat Jesus, then the question isn’t whether Christ was a…
In Matthew 6, Jesus warns against being a hypocrite—a word that originally meant a “play-actor.” Too often, our spiritual lives can become performances, shaped by the approval of others rather than a genuine relationship with God. Whether in prayer, giving, or fasting, Jesus calls us to pursue a faith that is real, not rehearsed. In…
Hagar was an Egyptian slave that two Hebrews named Abraham and Sarah had acquired through a deceitful interaction with the Pharaoh of Egypt. Since the two were infertile, Sarah asked Abraham to impregnate Hagar in an attempt to create an heir through an ancient custom, effectively turning her into a sex slave. After she had…
Christians have a strange interest in celebrities who are Christians. We love to point them out to the people around us as though we’ve struck a home run for Jesus: “Bet you didn’t know that actor is a Christian. See? We can be cool and relevant.” Indeed, Relevant is the name of an entire Christian…
It rained again this weekUp, down and sideways it cameMaking sure to soakEvery conceivable part of the ground The yellow grass leftover fromFrom winter’s frigid graspClears its dry and cracking throat To drink it in with one generous sip It will see life againFor God has smiled on it with favorAs color begins to returnTo its…
Oh Rome, oh RomeThe country I call homeThe greatest realm of HeavenAnyone has ever known Make love, make peaceBy the blood of our enemiesDemonizing all the voices That take the side of empathy And shun the onesWho refuse to change the SonTo the image of the emperorWho claims to follow God See the pride and hateOf…
In Jesus’ time, people made promises in ways that gave them loopholes to break their word. But Jesus spoke strongly against this, calling for honesty and integrity. In this message, Jamin unpacks Jesus’ teaching on oaths, showing how He invites us to be people of truth—because anything less reflects something far from God’s heart.
Jesus had some strong and direct words about divorce, but what did He really mean? In this message, Jamin unpacks the context of Jesus’ teaching, exploring how it applies to real-life struggles, including difficult situations like abuse. This is an honest and compassionate look at a tough topic, offering biblical insight and hope for those…
We had a powerful night of worship in the Spare Oom this past Wednesday as pastors and ministry leaders from the Fossores Chapter House here in Jackson joined us in song. All of the songs wove together to tell a story of surrender, faith, and desire. I’ve pulled out the spontaneous parts to make a…
In our first episode of the David’s Promise Podcast, Tim talks about his favorite hobbies, Jamin talks about Lent, and Steve talks about why serving at David’s Promise is so important to him. David’s Promise is an inclusive community, recognizing the unique qualities and needs of each individual with developmental disabilities. We believe that all…
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