Are you ready to take up your cross and follow Jesus? Consider these questions: – Are you willing to follow Jesus if it means losing your closest friends? – Are you willing to follow Jesus if it means alienation from your family? – Are you willing to follow Jesus if it means losing your reputation? – Are you willing to follow Jesus if it means losing your job? – Are you willing to follow Jesus if it means losing your life? In some places of the world, these consequences are a reality. But notice the phrasing of the questions: “Are you willing?” Following Jesus doesn’t necessarily mean all these things will happen to you, but the disciple of Christ must be willing to suffer loss. Are you willing to take up your cross? If faced with a choice—Jesus or the comforts of this life—which will you choose?

The disciples had every reason to panic. Professional fishermen. They knew these waters. They'd weathered countless storms. But this one was different. Waves crashing over the boat. Water flooding in. Death felt imminent. And Jesus? Asleep on a cushion. When they woke Him in terror, He stood up and spoke three words to the storm: "Peace! Be still!" Instant calm. Here's what moves me about this moment: Jesus has the same authority over whatever is terrifying you right now. That financial crisis keeping you up at night. That diagnosis that's shaken your world. That relationship that's falling apart. That future you can't control. The same voice that silenced a deadly storm speaks to your chaos today. He doesn't always remove the storm immediately. But He's always present in it. And His authority over it is absolute. What storm are you facing today? The One who calmed the Sea of Galilee is in your boat. Mark 4:39 - "He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, 'Quiet! Be still!' Then the wind died down and it was completely calm." Want to walk through the entire life of Jesus and discover more moments like this? Join my Life of Christ course. Click the classroom tab and start today!

Most people think loving Jesus is about emotion. Passion. Intensity. Sincerity. But Jesus defines love very differently. “Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me.” — John 14:21 According to Jesus, love isn’t claimed — it’s demonstrated. What does your obedience say you’re actually about right now? Sign up of the Life of Christ study today if you want to learn more. Simply click the classroom tab and click on the free course in December.

What if this Advent season you didn't just celebrate Jesus' birth... but actually got to know Him? We sing the songs. We light the candles. We know the Christmas story by heart. But when's the last time you actually walked through the life of Christ from beginning to end? Not as a distant historical figure, but as the living Savior who still transforms lives today? This Advent, don't settle for surface level spirituality. Our Life of Christ devotional journey takes you through 28 days of encountering Jesus in a fresh, powerful way. Just 5-10 minutes a day. Real transformation. Done together in community. You'll discover: The Jesus you thought you knew in ways you've never seen Him How His life speaks directly to the challenges you're facing right now What it really means to follow Him beyond religious routine A faith that's bold, authentic, and life-changing It's not too late to start. Click on the Life of Christ tab to start this devotional journey today. Because the whole point of Advent is preparing our hearts for Christ. Let's actually do that this year. #LifeOfChrist #AdventJourney #ChristianDevotion #KnowJesus #FaithOnFire #SpiritualGrowth

Hey Friends! I hope you're loving the first week of our Life of Christ journey! I'm so pumped about what God is doing in this community. TONIGHT - Sunday, December 7th at 7:00 PM CT, I want to jump on Zoom with you for about 30 minutes to: ✅ Talk through Days 1-7 together ✅ Share some encouragement for the week ahead ✅ Pray together as a community ✅ Answer any questions you might have No pressure at all - just come as you are! Whether you're crushing all 7 days or you're a few behind, you're welcome. This is about community, not perfection. Here's Your Zoom Link (Save This - Same Link for All 4 Sundays):https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85480938985?pwd=6sUXYDHwJUwJ2kYkuznomLprxR3ZWa.1 Meeting ID: 854 8093 8985Passcode: 679968 I can't wait to connect with you TONIGHT and hear what God's been speaking to your heart. There's something powerful about doing this journey together, and I'm honored you're part of this community. See you in a few hours! Ryan P.S. - If you can't make it tonight, no worries! We'll have three more Sunday calls throughout the course. Just keep moving forward with your daily devotionals. You're doing great! Retry