So we've been doing five verses a day through the Gospel of John. Today we’re looking at John 1:6–10, and there’s actually a lot going on in just these few verses. First thing we see is that God sent a man named John. This is talking about John the Baptist, and his role is very clear: he’s a witness to the Light. Now that word witness is important. In the Jewish world, a witness is someone who testifies to what they have seen so that others can believe it’s true. John’s job wasn’t to be the light. His job was simply to point people to it. And the text makes that crystal clear. It actually pauses to tell us: John himself was not the light. He was only there to testify about the light so that people would believe. Then John’s gospel doubles down on something powerful. It says the true Light gives light to everyone coming into the world. That wording matters, because it implies that while others may claim to have “light,” there is only one true light. And here’s where it gets deep. The text says that this Light was already in the world… and the world was made through Him… but the world didn’t recognize Him. Think about that for a second. The one who created everything… The one who spoke the world into existence… The one who is literally the source of life and light… is standing in the world He made, and people still don’t recognize Him. That’s a powerful reminder that sometimes people can be surrounded by truth and still miss it. But it also shows the importance of witnesses. God sent John to point people in the right direction so they wouldn’t miss who Jesus really is. And if we’re being honest, in a lot of ways that same role still exists today. Not that we’re the light, but we can point people toward it. Let’s talk about it: 1️⃣ Why do you think the text makes it so clear that John is not the Light, only a witness to it? 2️⃣ How do you interpret the idea that the world didn’t recognize the one who created it? 3️⃣ In what ways can we be witnesses to the light in our everyday lives?

“In the beginning was the Word…” Right from the start, John introduces us to someone called the Word. And he says two things at the same time: The Word was with God. The Word was God. That alone should make us pause. Then he doubles down — He was there in the beginning. Meaning before creation. Before time as we know it. Then it stretches even further: All things were made through Him. And without Him, nothing was made that was made. So now this “Word” isn’t just an idea. It isn’t just sound. It isn’t just language. It’s a Him. And in Him was life. And that life was the light of men. Not just physical life — but something that illuminates. Something that exposes. Something that gives understanding. And the light shines in darkness… and the darkness doesn’t comprehend it. That part is heavy. Light doesn’t stop shining just because darkness doesn’t understand it. Discussion Let’s wrestle with this together: 1. What does it mean to you that the Word was both with God and was God? 2. Why do you think John emphasizes that nothing was made without Him? 3. What do you think it means that the darkness doesn’t comprehend the light? 4. Where have you seen light shining in darkness — even when it wasn’t received? Don’t over-spiritualize it. Think it through. Process it. Ask questions. Let's do this👇🏾 Drop your thoughts and questions below. Even if you’re unsure. Especially if you’re unsure. This is where we build real foundation...not just quote verses, but understand them. And if you haven’t already, make sure you’re following along with the daily reading rhythm inside this community. We’re walking through John slowly on purpose. Let’s grow in grace and truth together.💪🏾

Family, I’ve been away for a minute. Not disconnected — just restructuring. Praying. Rethinking what this community is truly supposed to be. And here’s what I understand more clearly now: What God has placed in me isn’t meant to sit in me. It needs to be poured out. Within my current circle — friends, family, acquaintances — I see something more clearly than ever: We don’t need hype. We don’t need complicated theology debates. We need a solid, foundational understanding of the Triune God — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — and how He actually wants to transform us. Not just spiritually. But mentally. Emotionally. Financially. Practically. God doesn’t only want Sunday worship. He wants governance over our thinking, our habits, our money, our relationships — so that every area of our lives gives Him glory. Choosing the “Good Part” When Jesus visited the home of Martha and Mary, He said something powerful about Mary: She chose the “good part.” She sat at His feet and listened. That’s where we’re going. We’re going to walk through Scripture simply. The way the early disciples would have — sitting at Jesus’ feet, listening, asking questions, being shaped. No performance No pretending. Just formation. What This Will Look Like - Walking through Scripture in small, digestible portions. - Building understanding of who God is — not just what He does. - Connecting biblical truth to real life: identity, discipline, stewardship, healing. - Growing together — not spectating. - This is about learning how to hear the Word… and live it. Discussion Let me ask you: When it comes to understanding God —where do you feel most unsure right now? - The Father? - Jesus? - The Holy Spirit? - Or how it all connects to your daily life? - No right answers. No judgment. Just honesty.

Um gonna be honest... The climate of our nation right now feels real heavy. Everything is loud. Everyone has an opinion. Fear, outrage, and division are being broadcast AND monetized 24/7. But Scripture reminds us of something countercultural: “Don't be conformed to the patterns of this world (the way they think and how they conduct themselves). But be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” (Romans 12:2) Before policies shift… before markets react… before systems change… Mindsets are formed. And if we’re not careful, we’ll start stewarding our emotions, money, words, and time based on fear instead of faith. Stewardship doesn’t begin in the White House. It begins in the heart and mind of the believer. Here are 3 mindset checks worth sitting with this week: 1️⃣ What’s shaping my thinking right now—faith or headlines? 2️⃣ Am I reacting emotionally, or responding prayerfully? 3️⃣ Is my money, time, and energy being stewarded intentionally… or impulsively? This is not a season to panic. It's a season to be rooted. Because when the world is unstable, people with a renewed mind become anchors. 👉🏽 So let's do this: Take 5 minutes today and audit one area (thoughts, spending, conversations, or media intake). Ask: “Is this aligned with who I’m called to be in Christ?” Then make one small adjustment. 💬Can we talk? (no pressure, no politics) Which area has been the hardest to steward lately—thoughts, emotions, time, or money—and why do you think that is? Let’s walk this out together. Community is how we stay grounded.

This weekend we celebrated the life, death, and eternal impact of my aunt, Lonnie Palmer. She was a wife. A mother. A pastor. An evangelist. A teacher. A lover of people. And above all else — a lover of the Triune God. But titles don’t tell the real story. Her life did. Her life was a living sermon. A walking gospel. A visible theology. A daily offering. Not perfection — submission. Not platform — presence. Not applause — obedience. Not performance — faithfulness. She showed me something deeper than success: 👉🏾Stewardship isn’t about what you manage — it’s about who you belong to. That’s H.O.M.E. in motion: Healing — She lived healed enough to pour into others without bleeding on them. Ownership — She took responsibility for her walk with God, not outsourcing it to a church or title. Mindset — She didn’t live for the world’s approval, she lived for heaven’s affirmation. Elevation — She didn’t chase status, she carried presence. Her legacy isn’t buildings. It isn’t titles. It isn’t positions. It’s children who love God. It’s lives that were transformed. It’s seeds that will outlive her. That’s biblical stewardship of life. Not money. Not success. Not visibility. Not influence. But faithfulness with breath. Faithfulness with time. Faithfulness with calling. Faithfulness with love. 🧭(Stewardship Reflection) Let’s go deeper than content and inspiration. Ask yourself: • What am I stewarding for God — and what am I consuming for myself? • Where am I obedient, and where am I just religious? • Where have I substituted activity for intimacy? • Where does God get leftovers instead of first fruit — in my time, energy, attention, and love? Stewardship isn’t about money first. It’s about alignment. It’s about surrender. It’s about lordship. It’s about ownership of your walk. Drop this in the comments: 👉🏾 What area of your life is God calling you to steward better — your time, your relationships, your obedience, your mind, your body, your calling, or your faith?