Posts with the tag “easter”
Abiding in Jesus
by Tracy Hicks on March 9th, 2026
Ever feel like you're doing all the right things but still running on empty? You're checking off the spiritual to-do list—church attendance, Bible reading, avoiding the "bad stuff"—yet something's missing. Many of us grew up thinking Christianity was about perfecting our behavior, but what if transformation isn't about what we do at all? Jesus said, "Apart from me you can do nothing." That's not discouragement—it's liberation. He's not handing us another checklist. He's inviting us into something far better: friendship with Him. Discover why life transformation doesn't come from what we do, but from who we connect to. Read More
Empowered Like Jesus
by Tracy Hicks on March 3rd, 2026
Are you exhausted from trying to do the Christian life perfectly? That mental checklist never ends—pray daily, read your Bible, serve others, be better at everything. Somewhere along the way, faith stopped feeling like freedom and started feeling like a performance review where you're always falling short. But what if Jesus isn't adding more pressure? What if He's removing it? In John 14, Jesus doesn't respond to anxious disciples by increasing their workload. He gives them His Spirit, representation before God, and unshakable peace. Discover how the Christian life was never designed to run on your strength—and what changes when you stop managing your faith and start living empowered by the Spirit who dwells in you. Read More
Facing Turbulence
by Tracy Hicks on February 25th, 2026
Ever felt like your life is in a nosedive? Life's turbulence—whether it's loss, overwhelming stress, or uncertainty about tomorrow—can leave us feeling helpless and afraid. But what if there was a way to find peace even when everything around you is shaking? Discover how trusting the right pilot can transform your perspective on life's most difficult moments. Read More
Cross-Shaped Love
by Tracy Hicks on February 16th, 2026
The cross is where these two truths collide. Jesus takes the penalty we deserve, satisfying God's justice while pouring out undeserved grace. That's the glory of God on full display—not weakness, but victory over sin and death. Read More
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